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Event:
OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug checks the leg kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hug misses the target.
A shot to the body from Finch misses
and Hug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a nice body kick.
Hug 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.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Finch misses.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Hug blocks the low kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hug scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug lands a slapping body shot.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Good shot there by Finch.
Finch 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch tries to work over Hug's front leg with a kick but Hug checks it.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Hug down.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Finch only half commits. #T2#
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Hug seems unphased.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hug on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug lands with a right hand.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug slips under a jab from Finch.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Hug slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Hug lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Finch misses with a hook.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch 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 Hug has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hug and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch looks to land a combination but Hug avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Hug misses its target.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hug was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.#T4#
Finch jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Hug's head back.
Hug works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Finch misses the jab.
Hug appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hug scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch tests Hug's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Hug appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hug is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Finch lands an overhand right.
Finch throws a series of punches but Hug avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hug might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hug slips a jab from Finch.
Finch slips a jab from Hug.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Hug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hug checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hug throws a body kick that misses.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.#T1#
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Finch.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Hug off balance momentarily.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Hug counters with a left to the body.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hug tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hug moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hug.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug staying out of range there.
Finch lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug lands a head shot.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Hug gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Hug misses with a straight right.
Hug goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hug lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finch takes a step back to recover.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug avoids the body shot from Finch.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hug walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Hug moves away from the strike by Finch.
Hug needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Hug was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finch.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Hug looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Hug lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hug throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hug checks a leg kick. #T4#
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Hug counters with a right hand to the body.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Hug gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Hug blocks a leg kick.
Hug scores with a body shot.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Hug looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hug blocks a jab.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Hug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Hug swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hug scores with a hook.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Hug counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hug looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Nice body kick from Hug.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hug slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Hug is looking to score with low kicks.
Hug scores with a jab to the head.
Hug walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Hug blocks the low kick.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch thinks about the counter body kick.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hug.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug misses with a straight right.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
Finch connects with a jab.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Finch backs away, Hug returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hug 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.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch avoids the body shot from Hug.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hug dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Hug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug thinks about countering with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Hug is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hug scoring well with a low kick there.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hug moves away from the strike by Finch.
Hug digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Hug throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hug connects with a single shot there.
Finch misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Finch catches Hug right on the button with a cross.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.#T4#
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch misses with a hook
and Hug counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Hug scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Hug tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hug misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch slips a straight right by Hug.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Craven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven lands a couple of elbows.
Craven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hug 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven distracts Hug with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craven being controlled here momentarily.
Craven is looking to advance position but Hug has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Craven tries to reverse the position but Hug maintains control.
Craven wants to try and get back to his feet.
Craven can't escape the position.
Hug controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hug.#T2#
Craven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Craven keeps trying to improve his position.
Hug controlling his opponent.
Craven working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Craven tries to buck Hug off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craven tries to reverse the position but Hug maintains control.
Craven regains half guard.
Craven regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven wants to stand but Hug is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Craven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hug is controlling him.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Craven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hug has picked Craven up and slammed him! Craven can't keep hold of the triangle and Hug manages to pass to side control!
Craven is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven seems a little lost for a moment, as Hug dominates the positioning.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Craven throws a right hand that misses
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craven.
Hug slips under a jab.
Hug bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craven's head.
Hug throws a jab when Craven was well out of range.
Craven shoots for a double leg takedown but Hug sprawls well. He's pushed Craven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hug is looking to slow Craven down with leg kicks.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Craven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craven tries for a takedown but Hug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Craven manages to avoid it.
Craven closes the distance and clinches up with Hug, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes Hug against the cage but Hug circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Craven misses with a few strikes there.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Craven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug connects with a right hand. Craven shakes it off.#ROC#Craven is rocked!
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Hug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Craven.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Hug.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Craven blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug steps in with a hook that catches Craven right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hug follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Craven looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damato.
It looked like Hug wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug throws a head kick that Damato semi-blocks.
Damato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damato shoots in for a double leg but Hug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Hug lands a head shot.
Nice body kick there by Hug.
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!
Damato lands with a right hand.
Hug lands a head kick. Damato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Damato misses the jab.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Damato shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hug misses with a double jab.
#T1##CL2#
Damato moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Damato controls his hands.
Damato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hug fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Damato moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hug - the referee stops the clock and Damato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hug. Damato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damato somewhat.
Damato shoots in looking for a takedown. Hug tries to sprawl out of it but Damato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hug manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Damato scores with a hook.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damato.
Damato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato misses with an uppercut
and Hug counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hug to the mat! Hug manages to get full guard.
Damato looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hug slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Hug is controlling the pace.
Hug moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Damato is looking for a sweep.#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.
A lull in the action here.
Damato is looking for a sweep.
Damato is letting Hug control him for a moment.
Damato is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Hug.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hug.
Hug lands a head kick. Damato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Damato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hug backs up against the cage.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug connects with a leg kick.
Hug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Damato's sensitive parts.
Hug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato misses with a looping right.
Hug connects with a body shot.
Damato misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug lands with a kick to the temple. Damato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Hug throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hug lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hug.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hug, as that shot connected.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hug is looking to slow Damato down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Hug.
Damato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Damato.
Hug moves away from the strike by Damato.
Hug appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Damato finds it's target.
Hug scores with a kick to the midsection.
Damato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug throws a leg kick which misses Damato's front leg but catches the back leg as Damato tries to avoid it.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Hug.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damato momentarily.
Damato goes for a double leg but Hug avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hug continues to drive forward.
Damato takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Hug slips a jab from Damato.
Hug has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damato finds it's way round the side to connect with Hug's head.
Damato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Damato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hug.
Hug plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Hug dips to his left and cracks Damato with an uppercut!
Hug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug throws a body shot but no joy.
Damato tries for a takedown but Hug circles away easily
and Hug counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damato's knee momentarily.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Hug 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.
Damato throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Damato 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.
Damato throws a series of punches but Hug moves out of range. #T4#
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Damato throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Hug cracks Damato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hug slips a straight right by Damato.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Damato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hug defends well and Damato ends up having to push Hug into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damato is breathing heavily.
Hug scores with a jab.
Hug lands a nice shot that snaps Damato's head back.
Hug throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Damato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug checks a low kick from Damato.
Hug throws a head kick that Damato semi-blocks.
Hug with a nice cross.
Hug lands a leg kick that knocks Damato off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hug is looking to slow Damato down with leg kicks.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side.
Hug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hug fakes the leg kick and cracks Damato in the body.
Hug blocks a jab.
Damato takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
And Hug counters with a quick kick to the body but Damato blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug stuns Damato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hug as he avoids it easily.
Hug went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Damato misses with a double jab
and Hug counters with a body kick that stops Damato in his tracks momentarily.
Damato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Damato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a right and a left that Damato avoids nicely.
Damato shoots in but no luck this time.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Damato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damato walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
Damato shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato looks to clinch
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Damato lands a lovely overhand right.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hug throws out a powerful jab.
Hug keeps Damato at a distance using the push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damato.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Hug.#ROC#Damato is rocked!
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Damato will feel that in the morning.
Damato is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
A good leg kick by Hug.
Damato seems to have recovered his senses.
Damato drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Damato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hug lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Damato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hug scores with the left hand. Damato knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Damato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though. #SUB2#
Damato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hug gets back to full guard.
Hug is controlling Damato's posture.
Damato postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damato postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Hug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hug 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug! |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug is looking to land body kicks.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiro scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Hiro.
Hug lands with a hook. Hiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Hiro moved out of range.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hiro at a distance.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiro misses with a hook.
Hiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hiro misses with a leg kick
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiro misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hug in his tracks.
Hiro throws a hook but Hug avoids it easily.
Hug misses with a hook.#T1#
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
Hiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Hiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
A big left from Hug misses.
Hiro misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hug misses.
Hiro throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hug's head.
Hiro dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Hiro motions for Hug to come forward. Hiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Hug moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hiro avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiro! But no joy.
Hiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hug momentarily.
Hiro is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
Hiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hug fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro misses with a leg kick
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Hiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug slips under a jab.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Hiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Hiro moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hug misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug is looking to clinch but Hiro is avoiding it.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hug slips a jab from Hiro.
Hug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiro is able to avoid easily.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiro throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Hug looks to land a body kick but Hiro moved away.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Hug off the cage and back into range.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Hiro misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
Hiro defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hug.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Hug. #CL#
Hug takes the fight into the clinch.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hug blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Hiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hug blocks a body shot from Hiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hug has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro.
Hiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Hiro lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiro 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 Hug has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hug and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Hiro.
Hiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Hug changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hug. That's going to slow Hiro down.
Hug takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiro scores with a shot to the body.
Hiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug scores with a jab.
Hiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiro's sensitive parts.
Hug walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Hug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiro.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiro throws a hook but Hug avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hug tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiro under the eye.
A big left from Hiro misses.
Hug throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiro on the side of the head.
Hiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiro catches Hug with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Hug misses with a hook
and Hiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.
Hug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Hiro finds it's way through Hug's defenses.
Hug's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiro under the eye.
Hiro motions for Hug to come forward. Hiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Hug.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hug lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiro's head.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiro throws an off balance right hand
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiro is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
Hug throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Hiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target. #T3#
Hiro walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
Hug throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Hug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Hug lands.
Hiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hug should have avoided that one.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug tried to counter with a leg kick but Hiro avoided it.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug ducks right into an uppercut from Hiro.
Hiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hug tried to score with a low kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiro misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hiro throws out a counter right but Hug avoids it with no problem.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hug.
Hug throws a wild body kick that Hiro sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hug.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug tries to clinch up.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Hiro moves out of range easily.
Hug blocks a jab.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuromiya Hiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A big right from Hug misses. #CL#
Hug clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hiro as Hug tries to tie him up.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiro is leaning against Hug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hug seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiro can turn it around.
Hug lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiro.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hug.
Hug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiros head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
Hiro gets through Hug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hug on the inside.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hiro.
#T1#
Hug prevents a body shot from Hiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hug.
Hiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hug blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Hiro avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiro.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiro has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug just leaning against Hiro, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hug tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hug on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiro backwards.
Hug stalling in the clinch but Hiro improves position.
Hug looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro lands with a light punch inside.
Hug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiro.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Hiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Hug avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Hug.
Hug gets through Hiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Hiro misses with the head strike.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hug has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro.
#T4#
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hug controls his hands.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hug effectively controlling the action here.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Nice body punch from Hiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuromiya Hiro.
Well Hiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kuromiya Hiro thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Happy 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.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Hug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Hug half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hug lands with a right hand.
Happy cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hug is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Hug circles away and we're back to standing.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
#T1#
Happy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug thuds a left hand into Happy's body.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.
Happy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hug avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Happy blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Happy jumps guard.
Hug passes Happy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Hug trying to pass the guard but Happy defending well.
Hug controlling the action here. #T2##SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Happy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hug pushes past his half guard into mount!
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Happy is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Happy is still trying to improve position.
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Happy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Happy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.
Happy tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hug tries to bum rush Happy with a series of wild strikes but Happy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Happy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Happy on the side of the head.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.#T1#
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
A shot to the body from Hug misses #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
Happy wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Happy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Happy with a nice head shot there.
Happy trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Happy's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.
Happy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.#SUB2#
Happy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy is looking to improve his position.
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hug continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Happy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hug avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Hug.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Hug.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug lands an overhand right.
Hug staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Happy tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hug scores with a spinning back kick!
Hug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Happy seems unphased.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hug throws a head kick that Happy semi-blocks.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Happys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hug circles away.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.#CL#
Happy gets tackled into the cage by Hug. Hug maintains the clinch.
Hug taking a breather.
Happy jumps guard but Hug stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hug cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Hug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug just leaning against Happy, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hug.
Hug is working Happy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hug. #T2#
Hug slows down the pace here.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hug tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug lands a body punch.
Hug pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Happy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hug is defending well.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug stalling the fight.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Happy has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hug.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Hug lands with a short shot to the head.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug lands a body shot.
A short right from Hug on the inside.
Hug is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug lands a right hand.
Hug digs a right hand into Happy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Happy's gas tank.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug! |
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Event:
OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch cracks Hug with an open hand slap.
Hug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Hug lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hug 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.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug 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.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch staying out of range there.
Hug motions for Finch to come forward. Hug throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hug misses.
Hug connects with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Finch. #T2#
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
Hug misses with a body kick.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch throws a series of punches but Hug avoids them all with ease.
Hug flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Hug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Hug cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hug throws a leg kick but Finch checks it. #T3#
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hug blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Hug takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch jabs Hug right on the nose. Hug blinks but takes it well.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch tries a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Hug throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch staying out of range there.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hug - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Finch misses with a straight right.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Hug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch is looking to chop away at Hug's legs.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
Finch looks to land a combination. Hug sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hug cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.#T1#
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finch motions for Hug to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug lands with a cross.
Finch lands an overhand right.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hug 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.
Hug catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.#T2#
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a hook
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hug.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug walks into a jab.
Hug defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Hug avoids it easily.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Jab from Finch.
Finch cracks Hug with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
#T3#
Finch lands with a good body shot.
Hug throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hug lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Hug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug slips under a jab from Finch.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hug has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hug there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Finch misses with a body shot.
Hug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Hug misses with a leg kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a head kick. That will keep Finch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hug throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Finch feints and then cracks Hug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hug down.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hug. Hug circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Hug misses with a body kick.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hug looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch connects with a right hand. Hug shakes it off.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
Hug 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.
Hug moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Finch connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Hug 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hug scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hug jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hug looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
A big left from Finch misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Finch's head back.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hug's leg but Hug calmly moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hug might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finch has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hug fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Hug slips a straight right by Finch.
Hug connects with a nice looking jab.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
#T4#
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch scores with the left hand. Hug knows he should have avoided that one.
Hug scores with a shot to the body.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
A right-left combo lands from Finch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Hug throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hug tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hug unleashes a big counter combination but Finch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch 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. |
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Event:
OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug throws a front kick that sends Jaroslav stumbling back into the cage.
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hug punishes Jaroslav's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug clobbers Jaroslav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaroslav tries to land a front kick but Hug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hug.
Hug checks a leg kick.
A big right from Hug misses.
Jaroslav throws a lazy head kick
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaroslav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hug pushes Jaroslav away with a front 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!
Hug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the body
and Hug counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaroslav's knee momentarily.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav 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.#T1#
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Jaroslav seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hug.
Hug 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.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hug keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws the kick towards the body but Hug avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaroslav misses the target.
Jaroslav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hug throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Hug slams his shin into Jaroslav's torso.
Jaroslav throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Jaroslav only half commits.
A low kick from Jaroslav is predictable there
and Hug counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Felix Jaroslav has been cut.#T2#
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaroslav can pounce on him.
Hug lands with a cross.
Hug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaroslav!
Nice body kick from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocks a head kick by Hug.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Hug scoring well with a low kick there.
Hug scores with a head kick.
Hug blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a body kick.
Hug lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaroslav will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hug checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaroslav looks to throw a body kick
and Jaroslav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaroslav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range. #T3#
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Jaroslav misses.
A quick step to the side and Hug tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav takes one to the side of the head.
Jaroslav sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hug connects with a looping right hand.
Jaroslav wants to land a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Jaroslav tries to land a front kick but Hug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hug is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaroslav throws a combination that misses
and Hug counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hug slips a jab from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is looking to land body kicks.
Jaroslav looks to land a body kick but Hug moved away.
Hug throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jaroslav avoids it.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body
and Hug counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at Hug's knee but Hug avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Jaroslav.
Hug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hug.
Jaroslav needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Hug lands with a right hand. #ROC#Jaroslav is rocked!
Hug lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
Hug throws a head kick but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Hug lands with an overhand left.
Jaroslav is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Hug is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaroslav seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaroslav misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaroslav throws a solid leg kick but Hug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaroslav.
A low kick from Jaroslav misses
and Hug counters with a right hand to the body.
Hug slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Jaroslav's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jaroslav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaroslav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hug avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
Hug throws a shot to the body.
Jaroslav pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hug is out of range and Jaroslav settles back down.
Jaroslav has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hug.
Hug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaroslav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hug tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaroslav avoided it.
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jaroslav will feel that in the morning.
Jaroslav misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hug throws out a powerful jab.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Hug lands with a 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!
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Hug throws a quick counter head kick but Jaroslav was just out of range.
Hug lands a brutal head kick. Jaroslav looks out on his feet and Hug throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug tries a quick counter leg kick but Probert is wise to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hug.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Hug lands with a nice body kick.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Hug counters with a body kick that stops Probert in his tracks momentarily.
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Probert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probert blocks a jab.
Hug 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.#CL#
Hug gets tackled into the cage by Probert. Probert maintains the clinch.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Probert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Hug manages to break the clinch.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Probert misses the target.#T1#
A cross from Probert lands.
Probert connects with a jab.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probert's sensitive parts.
Hug throws a chopping leg kick but Probert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Probert with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probert.
Hug slips under a jab from Probert.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Probert throws a sloppy body shot
and Probert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probert defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
Hug scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hug.#T2#
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Probert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Probert.
A shot to the liver by Probert. Beautiful body shot.
Hug wants to slow Probert down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Probert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hug is looking to land body kicks.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Probert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Probert throws a right hand that misses
and Hug counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Probert.
Probert jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Probert tries to close the distance and clinch but Hug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Hug looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Probert is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Probert clinches up against the cage.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hug tries to work over Probert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage. #BC#
Probert breaks the clinch.
Probert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hug was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probert scores with a jab. Hug acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hug circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hug counters with a body kick.
Hug tries a low kick but Probert avoids it.
Probert throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
Probert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert jabs at Hug's body.
Probert looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Hug steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Hug swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hug misses with a right hand
enabling Probert to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Probert.
Hug throws a combination that misses
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Probert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Probert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Probert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Hug finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug throws a front kick aimed at Probert's knee but Probert avoids it well.
Hug throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
It looked like Probert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
Hug is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Probert with a body shot.
Hug has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Probert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Probert 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#
Hug feints and then cracks Probert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probert down.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert moves to clinch but Hug breaks away
and Hug counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Probert with the inside leg kick.
Hug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Hug throws a right and a left that Probert avoids nicely.
Probert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Probert to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Hug thows a body kick. Probert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hug stuns Probert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Probert. #T1#
Probert tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Probert.
Hug tries to land a body kick
and Probert counters with a left to the body.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Probert only half commits.
A lazy left from Probert finds it's target.
Hug 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.
A good leg kick by Probert.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Probert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hug swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Probert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Probert connects with a right hand. Hug shakes it off.#T2#
Probert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hug throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probert connects with the punch.
Probert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hug rushes Probert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Probert working aggressively here.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug prevents a body shot from Probert. #BC2#
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Probert jabs at Hug's body.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Probert.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Probert misses with a looping right.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Probert doesn't manage to clinch there - Hug circles away.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Probert throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probert misses with a body punch
and Hug counters with a solid body kick.
Hug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Probert throws a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Probert misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Probert misses with a leg kick.
Probert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Probert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug works the jab nicely.#T4#
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Probert misses with a body shot.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Probert.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Probert's head but Probert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probert throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Bob Probert is winning the standup battle so far.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Probert misses the body punch
and Probert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Probert is out of range.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probert manages to avoid it.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Hug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Probert jabs Hug right on the nose. Hug blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Probert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert looks to land a combination but Hug avoids it well.
A left lands for Probert.
Hug throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hug misses with a hook to the body
and Probert counters with a nice body shot.
Probert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hug. Hug obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Hug.
Probert throws a leg kick that misses.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
A lazy body kick from Hug
and Probert counters with 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!#CL2#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Probert cracks Hug with a nice body shot.
Probert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Probert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hugs head.
Hug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hug pushes Probert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bob Probert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Probert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug cracks Probert with a nice body shot.
Hug lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert misses with the head strike.
Probert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Hug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Probert or not.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Probert backwards.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probert lands a nice uppercut.
Hug dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Probert tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Probert misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Hug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Probert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hug rushes Probert and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug prevents a body shot from Probert. #BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Probert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Despite the aggression on Hug's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Probert scores with a punch to the head.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Hug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Probert scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Probert tries a head kick but it misses.
Probert misses with a left hand
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug is looking to clinch but Probert is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug takes a swing at Probert's ribcage but misses.
Probert moves out of range as Hug strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hug.
#CL2#
Hug rushes Probert and presses him up against the cage.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hug stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hug blocks a body shot from Probert.
Hug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug really 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.#R4#
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probert slips under a jab from Hug.
Probert connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
Probert misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Probert fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Probert misses.
Probert checks a leg kick.
Probert tries a head kick but it misses.
Probert moves away from the strike by Hug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hug misses with a right hand
and Probert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Probert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Probert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probert moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probert counters with a low kick, right behind Hug 's knee.
Probert misses with a looping right.
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.
Hug motions for Probert to come forward. Hug throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug thows a leg kick but Probert checks it
and Probert counters with a straight right hand.
Hug misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Probert misses the target.
Probert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probert.
Hug closes the distance but Probert moves to the side
and Probert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert connects with a body shot.
Probert cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Hug with a jab.
Hug defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Probert.
Probert throws a good cross that connects.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
Probert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug throws a wild body kick that Probert sees coming a mile off.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Probert counters with a good low kick that Hug was not able to check.
Hug looks for the body kick but Probert saw that one coming.
Probert lands a glancing blow to the side of Hug's head.#T3#
Hug moves away from the strike by Probert.
Hug throws a leg kick that misses.
Probert throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Hug moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Probert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Hug misses. #CL#
Probert clinches.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug tries to land a body kick
and Probert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hug misses with a hook.
Hug misses with a hook
and Probert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Probert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Probert's hands.
Probert tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Probert throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Probert.
Probert swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Probert throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Probert slips a straight right by Hug.
Probert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hug lands a nice looking body kick.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
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#
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Probert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hug. Hug obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert slips a jab from Hug.
Hug blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Hug.
Hug misses with a hook.
Probert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug closes the distance but Probert moves to the side
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Hug throws out a counter right but Probert avoids it with no problem.
Hug catches Probert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probert throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Probert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hug is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hug.
Hug throws a series of punches but Probert avoids them all with ease.
Probert lands a body shot.
Hug slips a jab from Probert.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert connects with a solid leg kick.
Hug scores with a jab. Probert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hug misses with a looping right.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Probert is looking to clinch but Hug is avoiding it.
Probert scores with a nice head shot.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug thumps Probert with a low kick.
Hug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Probert misses the jab.
It seemed like Hug was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hug slips a straight right by Probert.
Probert throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Probert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert lands with a nice body punch.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Hug throws out a counter right but Probert avoids it with no problem.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug with a jab.
Probert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probert lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
Hug throws a leg kick but Probert checks it.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probert tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
A low kick from Probert is predictable there
and Hug counters with an outside leg kick.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert throws a big shot that misses.
Hug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Probert.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probert momentarily.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Hug.
A leg kick checked by Probert.
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Probert lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Probert finds it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Probert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards.
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
Probert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Hug.
Probert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probert.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hug. That's going to slow Probert down.
Hug lands with a nice body kick.
Probert jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Probert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Probert 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Probert!
Bob Probert retains his featherweight title!
Bob Probert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 341 - Escalante Vs Bizih
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Hug misses.
Boles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Boles. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Hug.
Boles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Boles catches Hug right on the button with a cross.
Hug scores with a hook to the body. Boles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boles momentarily.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Hug 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.
Boles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hug releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
Boles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hug.
Boles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Boles slips a straight right by Hug.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Boles with the inside leg kick.
Boles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hug connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Boles moves into the clinch successfully.
Boles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Hug cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boles slips a jab from Hug.
Boles is looking to clinch but Hug is avoiding it.
Boles jabs Hug right on the nose. Hug blinks but takes it well.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug thuds his right hand into Boles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hug looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
Boles misses with a low kick.
Hug throws a hook but Boles avoids it easily.#CL#
Boles pushes Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Hug cracks Boles with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boles tries to clinch up but Hug circles away and keeps his distance.
Boles misses with a hook.
Hug cracks Boles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Boles moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boles momentarily.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boles sizes up Hug with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Boles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Boles closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Boles breaks from the clinch.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Boles moves out of range as Hug throws a body kick.
Boles feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Boles moves into the clinch.#BC#
Boles breaks the clinch.
Hug misses with a looping right.
Boles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Hug avoids the body shot from Boles.
Hug scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Boles misses.
Boles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hug.
Boles loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target. #T4#
Hug with a hook.
Hug swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range. #CL2#
Hug instigates a clinch.
Boles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Boles.
Boles lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boles fails to land.
Hug blocking some punches.
Hug is leaning against Boles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hug prevents a body shot from Boles. #BC#
Boles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug slips a jab from Boles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boles.
Boles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Hug tries to move into range but Boles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hug throws a low kick but Boles avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Hug 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#
Boles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Boles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Boles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Boles's head back.
#CL2#
Hug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Boles avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Boles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boles misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hug or not.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Boles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug misses with the combination.
#T1#
Boles scores with the left hand. Hug knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Boles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hug, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boles.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Boles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Boles slips under a jab from Hug.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Boles counters with a left to the body.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Hug.
Boles fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Boles throws a body punch but Hug moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Boles closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch.
Boles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hug takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Hug scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hug misses.
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boles can pounce on him.
Boles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hug's head.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Boles blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Boles drives through and clinches with Hug against the cage.
Boles misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Boles lands a jab to the nose.
Hug swings widly with a right hand
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
Boles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Boles throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Boles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hug swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boles.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boles.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Hug clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Boles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boles lands a nice shot to the body.
Boles tries to throw a body punch but Hug avoids it by throwing Boles back against the cage.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boles lands a nice uppercut.
Boles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boles lands with a light punch inside.
Boles working aggressively here.
Hug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hug rushes Boles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boles blocks a body shot from Hug.
Hug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boles scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles E Boles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug misses with a double jab.
Boles tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boles's head.
A jab lands there for Boles.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Boles wants to clinch
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Boles lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Boles breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Boles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target. #T1##CL#
Boles moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Hug misses with some punches.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Hug blocking some punches.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug trying to stall but Boles improves his position.
Boles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Boles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug is leaning against Boles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Hug - that landed with a thud.
Boles misses with some punches.
Hug pushes Boles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hug throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
A big left from Hug misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boles misses its target.
Boles looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Boles lands the left hand.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
#CL2#
Hug has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug can't find room to land a body shot as Boles controls the action.
#BC2#
Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug throws a leg kick
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Boles there.#T3#
Hug digs a good hook to Boles's body.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Boles avoids the head kick by Hug.
Boles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug. #CL2#
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Boles in a clinch.
Boles misses with the head strike.
Boles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Boles avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Boles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boles blocking some punches.
Hug tries to work over Boles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boles wants to break free but Hug has control.
Boles swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boles.
Boles blocking some punches.
Hug tries to work over Boles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boles is working Hug over against the cage.#BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch.
Boles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boles lunges at Hug with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hug's hand.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Hug thows a body kick. Boles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hug throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug scores with a hook to the body. Boles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boles tries to clinch up.
Boles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hug 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug! |
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Event:
OFK 333 -
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plugger tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Plugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plugger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plugger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hug.
Plugger throws a head kick but Hug moves out of range.
Hug lands a leg kick that knocks Plugger off balance momentarily.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
And Plugger tries to counter it with a takedown but Hug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plugger.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug 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.#TD2#
Plugger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hug was covering up waiting for the punch and Plugger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Plugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Hug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plugger's guard. #REVR##T1#
Hug 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. #SUB2#
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hug is aware though and is defending well.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plugger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Plugger's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hug continues to stall.
Hug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plugger is keeping the position for now.
Plugger 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.#T3#
Hug passes Plugger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plugger landing strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Hug is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plugger gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hug content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plugger misses with a low kick.
Hug with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Plugger looking to score a takedown here. Hug is defending well but Plugger drives through and ends up in Hug's guard.
Hug keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hug!
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hug keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hug connects with a jab.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plugger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Hug lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plugger is looking to land body kicks.
Plugger moves out of range of the body kick from Hug.
Plugger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Plugger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plugger somewhat.
Plugger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Plugger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hug's waist but Hug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plugger off to one side.
Hug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plugger.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Plugger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
Hug is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Hug throws a push kick but Plugger slaps the foot to one side.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hug moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Plugger misses with the combination.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Hug.
Hug keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Hug. #ROC#Plugger is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
Plugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Plugger throws a big shot that misses.
Hug pushes Plugger away with a front kick.
Plugger is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plugger wants to stay close but Hug steps back to make room for something. Plugger seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hug and Plugger drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Torres feints and as Hug raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Hug
Hug pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hug being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Torres seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hug for as long as he can get away with.
Torres 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.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hug has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Torres wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Hug#T3#
Hug is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Torres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torres tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hug is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres is looking to control Hug's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hug on the ground.#T4#
Hug controlling the pace.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hug is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug is looking to pass Torres's guard but actually Torres recovers to full guard. #T5#
Torres trying to control the position.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Torres has Hug pulled in close to control his posture.
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hug drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Hug off! Hug jumps back into Torres's guard.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hug looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (2) Hug
Torres trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug has his hands on Torres's head, controlling the position.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.#T8#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Hug lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (4) Hug
Hug looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (6) vs (4) Hug
Torres controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #T9#
Torres controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Torres stays in close to Hug's body and controls the position.
Hug trying to control the position here.
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Hug controlling Torres's posture.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Hug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Hug can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Torres trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hug is controlling Torres's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Torres controlling the action here.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Hug defends it.
Hug wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T14#
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Hug defends it.
Torres is keen to just control but Hug is a slippery customer.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 6 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Belmiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hug smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hug clinches.
Hug tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Hug manages to pull guard.
Belmiro passes Hug's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hug works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Belmiro forces his way into half guard.
Hug moves into full guard.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (0) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Hug is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belmiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Hug has Belmiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Hug trying to control the position here.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Belmiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hug holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hug.#T7#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Hug has control of Belmiro's left arm, preventing Belmiro from doing any damage.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Belmiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Hug managing to control the position.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hug is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (4) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle here but Hug uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (7) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (9) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug controlling his opponent. #T11#
Hug avoids the attempt from Belmiro to control.
Belmiro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hug (12) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hug slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hug tightening his grip on Belmiro, looking for the choke. #T12#
Belmiro trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hug is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belmiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hug has good solid back control here.
Hug is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Hug. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hug's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (12) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (16) vs (4) Belmiro
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belmiro is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Hug trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away. #SUB#
Hug tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Belmiro trying his best to control but Hug has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (18) vs (4) Belmiro
Hug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hug goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (18) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (18) vs (9) Belmiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 18 to 9. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Hug throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahma counters with a nice leg kick.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahma checks a low kick from Hug.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hug throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Ahma.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hug throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a solid body kick.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug misses with a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a body kick that stops Hug in his tracks momentarily.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Ahma throws a solid leg kick but Hug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahma.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Hug attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
Ahma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahma blocks a head kick by Hug.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Hug slips under a jab from Ahma.
Hug is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahma with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug misses with a kick to the body
and Ahma counters with a nice body kick.
Hug misses with a low kick.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hug digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Hug throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a leg kick.
Hug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hug.#T3#
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Hug swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Hug lands a slapping body shot.
Hug looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Hug misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug misses with a jab to the body
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Hug throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug misses with the body kick
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hug throws a right hand that misses
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahma rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahma tries to land a front kick but Hug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug misses with a body shot
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ahma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hug misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Hug misses
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Hug scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hug throws a body kick that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ahma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug throws a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hug's knee momentarily.
Hug wants to slow Ahma down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hug avoids a kick to the body.
Ahma blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Hug moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahma - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahma. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ahma - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ahma. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Ahma does it's job there.
Ahma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Hug swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Abel Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Ahma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hug takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Hug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hug is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hug takes one to the side of the head.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a good low kick that Hug was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Hug.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
Hug takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.
Ahma throws a push kick but Hug slaps the foot to one side.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Hug misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug throws an off balance right hand
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma checks a low kick from Hug.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hug throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Ahma.
Ahma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug misses the body punch
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.#T4#
Ahma fakes the leg kick and cracks Hug in the body.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hug momentarily.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug misses with a combination
and Ahma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hug is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hug gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahma.
Hug throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Hug.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
Hug misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Hug misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second 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!#R3#
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahma moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Hug throws a low kick, looking for Ahma's leg but Ahma calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Hug misses
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Hug moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Hug throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
As Hug backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hug misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Hug throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug misses with a jab to the body
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahma.
A low kick from Hug misses
and Ahma counters with a left and a right that stings Hug.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Ahma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma pushes Hug away with a front kick.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick
and Hug counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Hug misses with a hook to the body
and Ahma counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Hug.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Hug.
#T3#
Ahma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hug will feel that in the morning.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Hug throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma lands a front kick.
Hug moves out of range of the body kick from Ahma.
#T4#
Hug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Ahma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Hug misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hug moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug misses with a left hand
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahma 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 486: Ecker VS Pereira
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hug connects with a leg kick.
Flair connects with a nice looking jab.
Flair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hug.
Hug throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Hug tenderised Flair's leg. Flair is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Flair misses.
Hug throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hug scores with a nice head shot.
Hug throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Hug drops his shoulder and cracks Flair with a huge uppercut! Flair goes down! Can Hug finish him?
#ROC#Flair is rocked!
Flair 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.
Flair is still in real trouble! Can Hug finish him?
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug won't allow Flair to sweep him here.
Flair seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flair holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flair pulls Hug in close to his closed guard and prevents Hug from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hug trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Hug. #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.
Hug lunges at Flair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flair's hand.
Flair misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flair jabs at Hug's body.
Flair throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
Flair throws a lazy uppercut
and Hug counters with a nice body shot.
Hug bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flair misses with a low kick.
Flair is looking to slow Hug down with leg kicks.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flair swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Hug connects with the punch.
Hug throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.#T3#
Hug thuds a left hand into Flair's body.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Flair throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Flair does it's job there.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Flair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flair connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair throws a series of punches but Hug moves out of range.
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hug is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Flair releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Hug waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Flair. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Flair to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Hug is looking to pass into half guard but Flair pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flair is in guard.#REVB#
Flair content to stall in guard here.
Hug has Flair pulled in close to control his posture.
Hug being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Flair misses with an uppercut.
Flair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Hug counters with a quick kick to the body but Flair blocks it.
Hug throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hug.
A head kick misses from Flair.
Flair throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hug circles away quickly and effectively.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Flair slips a jab from Hug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug cracks Flair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flair.
No joy there for Flair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flair stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Hug.
Flair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hug rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flair.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hug scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Hug.#CL2#
Flair closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hug fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hug tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Flair tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Hug lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug blocks a body shot from Flair.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flair can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Flair tries to work over Hug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair misses with some punches.
A short left from Hug.
Hug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
A body shot lands from Hug.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Hug lands with a light punch inside.
Hug lands with a light punch inside.
Hug tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually Hug drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Hug tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flair avoids it.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hug blocks a body shot from Flair.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Flair is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Hug lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flair misses with some punches.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flair.
Hug scores with a shot to the side of Flair's head.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flair or not. #T4#
Hug lands with a short shot to the head.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hug.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
Hug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair working aggressively here.
Hug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hug.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
Hug creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Flair's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Flair drops to his knees and Hug pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bicklebockles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hug swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bicklebockles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hug sizes up Bicklebockles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hug with a jab.
Bicklebockles moves in looking to clinch but Hug pushes him off.
Hug thuds his right hand into Bicklebockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Bicklebockles moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Bicklebockles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bicklebockles slows down the pace here.
Hug takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bicklebockles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hug blocks it with crossed arms.
Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bicklebockles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bicklebockles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hug avoids it.
Bicklebockles lands a knee to the head.
Bicklebockles misses with a knee to the head.
Hug working aggressively here.
Bicklebockles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Bicklebockles blocks an uppercut.
Bicklebockles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hug blocks it with crossed arms.
Bicklebockles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bicklebockles backwards.
Bicklebockles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hug blocks it with crossed arms.
Bicklebockles tries to land a knee to the head but Hug blocks with his arms.
Bicklebockles looking to throw knees to the head but Hug is blocking nicely.
Bicklebockles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bicklebockles backwards.
Hug gets through Bicklebockles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hug 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.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Bicklebockles backwards.
Bicklebockles blocks the elbow strike.
Bicklebockles misses with a punch on the inside.
Bicklebockles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bicklebockles backwards. #ROC#Bicklebockles is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bicklebockles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hug has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bicklebockles is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Hug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bicklebockless head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bicklebockless head.
Hug creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bicklebockles with a big uppercut! Bicklebockles tries to clinch up but Hug pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bicklebockles to the mat! Bicklebockles covers up and Hug unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hageman is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Hageman darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hageman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (0) vs (4) Hageman#SUB2#
Hageman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hug has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hageman but great work by Hug. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (4) vs (4) Hageman
Hug working away.
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.
Hageman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##T2#
Hug tries to advance position but instead Hageman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hug is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.#T3#
Hug slows the pace down in half guard.
Hageman wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Hageman is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hageman trying to control here.
#T5#
Hug trying to control the pace.
Hug is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (7) vs (4) Hageman
Hug is looking to work his way around to Hageman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Hug controlling from mount.
Hug wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Hageman keeps trying to improve his position.
Hug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hug continues to stall.
Further stalling from Hug.#T9#
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here. #T10#
Hageman stops Hug from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hug controlling from mount.
Hageman holds on, trying desperately to control.
Hug controlling from mount.
Hageman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Hug looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hug avoids the attempt from Hageman to control.
Hug content just to control the position here. #T12#
More hug and hope from Hug.
Hageman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Hug controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Hageman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (7) vs (6) Hageman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hug clinches up against the cage.
Cheese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hug gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hug is looking for a takedown.
Cheese prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cheese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hug drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hug instigates a clinch.
Hug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheese fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Cheese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hug 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.#T1#
Cheese pulls Hug in close to prevent any damage.
Hug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hug stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet. #T3#
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Cheese is adopting a defensive guard.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hug stands and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (3) vs (0) Cheese
You can see the frustration on Cheese's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Hug controlling the position from side mount.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hug taking a breather here. #T6#
Hug advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (5) vs (0) Cheese
Cheese can't escape the position.
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.
Cheese manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hug trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it. #T8#
Hug controlling the action here.
Cheese 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.#T9#
Cheese wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
Cheese keeps trying to improve his position.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cheese wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hug controlling the pace.
Hug continues to stall.#T11#
Cheese controlling the position for now.
Hug not doing much here.
Hug frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (8) vs (0) Cheese
Hug controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug fails to take his opponent's back.
Hug looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheese stops Hug from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Hug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Hug takes the fight into the clinch.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hug pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hug forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Hug is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hug but Hug pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.#TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (0) vs (4) Dong
Dong trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug is looking for a sweep.
Dong trying to control the position but Hug is working away. #T2#
Hug is looking for a sweep.
Dong is trying to move to mount but Hug reverses beautifully and ends up in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (4) Dong
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hug slips nicely into half guard.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Hug's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hug won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong looking to control.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong 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.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6##SUB2#
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (6) Dong
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Dong pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Hug is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Hug holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dong wants to take a breather but Hug is having none of it.
Hug controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Hug tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T10#
Dong trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.
Dong is looking to stall here but Hug recovers full guard.
Dong trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Hug is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (4) vs (6) Dong#SUB2#
Dong looking for subs off his back but Hug has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Dong tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Dong trying to control here.
Hug controlling the action here.
Dong tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong wins on points by 6 to 4.
Wang Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hug to the mat! Hug manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Hug
Smyth wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Hug's guard.
Hug 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.
Smyth trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Hug
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hug controlling from the top position. #T1#
Hug wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet. #T2#
Hug controlling from the top position.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into half guard.
Smyth is looking to control Hug's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smyth avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smyth wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
Hug wants to pass to mount but Smyth is defending the position. #T4#
Hug trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hug controlling the action here.#T5##SUB#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hug pulls his head out easily.
Hug works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Hug
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Hug seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smyth is holding on tight.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Hug manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smyth to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (2) vs (8) Hug
I really don't envy Smyth right now.
Hug keeps control of the position easily here as Smyth tries to buck him off.
#T8##T9#
Smyth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Hug really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smyth.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smyth's body.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smyth trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Smyth can't escape the position.
#T13#
Hug slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More stalling from Hug.#T14#
Smyth tries to escape the position.
Smyth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hug's guard. Nice work there by Smyth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (8) Hug#SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hug dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (10) Hug
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alawi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hug has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alawi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alawi (0) vs (4) Hug
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alawi's body.
Alawi trying to control the position but Hug manages to sink in the hooks.
Hug has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hug is riding his opponent, not letting Alawi buck him off.
Well, with Hug on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alawi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug keeps control of the position as Alawi tries to break free.
#T1#
Alawi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hug's guard. Nice work there by Alawi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (2) vs (4) Hug#SUB#
Alawi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hug manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alawi has Hug in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (2) vs (6) Hug
Hug won't allow Alawi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alawi looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi trying to control but Hug postures up.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Hug is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Alawi trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Hug looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Alawi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hug jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (2) vs (9) Hug
Alawi is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
Alawi sneaks back into half guard.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Alawi trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Hug trying to mount his opponent but Alawi defends it.
Hug prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Alawi trying to control the position.
Alawi wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alawi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (2) vs (12) Hug
Alawi wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hug avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Alawi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alawi (2) vs (15) Hug
I would not like to be Alawi right now.
#T9#
Alawi trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Hug is hanging on to Alawi's back as he tries to escape.
Hug just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alawi trying to control the hands but Hug breaks the grip.
Alawi tries to roll but Hug sticks to his back.
Hug has good solid back control here. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Alawi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hug has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alawi's body.
Alawi tries to roll but Hug sticks to his back.
Alawi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hug.
Alawi just trying to survive but Hug is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hug controls the action.#T11#
Alawi wants to control his opponent's hands but Hug gets his hands free.
Alawi wants to escape the position.
Hug not allowing Alawi to control his hands.
Hug has the hooks in. Alawi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alawi is working hard here to advance position.
Alawi turns into Hug and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (15) Hug
Alawi wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #T12#
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hug holds on and takes a little breather.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
Alawi trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Alawi looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (17) Hug
Hug forces his way into half guard.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hug controlling the pace.
Alawi wants to control but Hug is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Still in half guard, Hug seems content to control.
Alawi trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard but Hug has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (4) vs (20) Hug
Alawi wants to control but Hug postures up.
Alawi is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug working away.
Alawi is letting Hug control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 20 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hug takes the fight into the clinch.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Hug manages to get underhooks.
Gambini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.
Gambini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hug has Gambini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gambini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gambini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hug stops a takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gambini wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gambini gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hug looking for a takedown.
Hug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Hug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Gambini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambini shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Hug wants to take the fight to the mat but Gambini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hug to keep the fight standing.
Hug changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hug clinches.
Gambini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Hug has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gambini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gambini is pressed up against the cage. Hug has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambini down to the mat. Gambini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Hug is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hug turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hug manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hug (4) vs (0) Gambini#T2#
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.
Gambini is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Gambini tries to buck Hug off but Hug is having none of it.
Hug working away.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Hug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gambini tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hug easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (6) vs (0) Gambini
Hug avoids the attempt from Gambini to control.#T4#
Gambini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Gambini holds of for dear life.
Gambini is desperately trying to improve his position but Hug has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Hug wants to take Gambini's back here but Gambini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Gambini tries to hold on but Hug postures up.
Hug prevents Gambini from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gambini tries to lock up and control but Hug gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hug controlling his opponent.
Hug avoids the attempt from Gambini to control.
Gambini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gambini controlling the position for now.#T7#
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Gambini controlling Hug's posture. #T8#
Hug pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gambini.#T9#
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (6) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hug wants to hit a sweep here but Gambini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hug there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (6) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Gambini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape. #T11#
Hug is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini looking to control but Hug is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hug might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini controlling from mount. #T12#
Gambini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gambini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambini wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hug tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Gambini's attempts to control the action.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Hug is defending well.
Gambini is just content to waste time from the top position. Hug takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Gambini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Gambini from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (8) vs (5) Gambini
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Hug is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Hug
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hug is looking to reverse the position.
Hug keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hug is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes has knee on belly momentarily but Hug bucks him off and regains half guard.
Barnes 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 controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hug defends it. #T3#
Hug wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to advance position but Hug counters by regaining guard.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Hug seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Hug pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hug! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Hug
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hug sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hug won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Hug trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Hug#SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hug is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Hug
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hug is one step ahead there. #T7#
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (5) Hug
Hug avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.#T8#
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Hug has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (8) Hug
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes turns into Hug and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (8) Hug#T10#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hug won't allow it.
Hug 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.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Hug is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hug wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (10) Hug
Barnes is trying to keep Hug in close.
Hug controlling from the top position. #T12#
Barnes is trying to keep Hug in close.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Hug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Hug passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hug pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Hug is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cheese is defending well.#TD2#
Cheese is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hug is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cheese to the mat. Cheese regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Hug
Hug 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.
Hug is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hug 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass. #T1#
Cheese is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cheese has control of Hug's left arm, preventing Hug from doing any damage.
Hug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Cheese wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese is pulling down on Hug's head to control his posture. #T3#
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese has his hands on Hug's head, controlling the position.
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 won't allow Cheese to sweep him here. #T4#
Cheese controlling the position.
Hug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet. #T5#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Cheese controls Hug momentarily but Hug frees himself.
Hug trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T6#
Cheese pulls Hug in close to prevent any damage.
Hug stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Cheese is pulling down on Hug's head to control his posture. #T7#
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T8#
Hug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hug won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Hug 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.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hug passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (5) Hug
Hug slows the pace down. #T10#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hug is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cheese will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T11#
Hug tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cheese trying to remain calm as Hug controls from the top position.#T12#
Cheese gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hug controlling the pace. #T13#
Hug is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now.
Cheese has his hands clasped together around Hug's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Hug prevents Cheese from improving his position.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Hug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hug has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kersikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Hug's takedown attempt.
Hug goes for a takedown attempt but Kersikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hug instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hug turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Hug
Hug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Hug tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
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.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Hug taking a breather here. #T3#
Kersikov prevents Hug from moving into mount.
Hug is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Hug advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (6) Hug
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Hug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov won't allow Hug to pass to mount. #T5#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Hug not doing much here.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Hug trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T6#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Hug is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
Kersikov is trying to control but Hug manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (9) Hug
Hug content just to control the position here. #T8#
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hug takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Let's hope that Hug has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
#T10#
Kersikov wants to sweep but Hug has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (12) Hug
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Hug controls the position.
Hug tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Kersikov is trying to control but Hug manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (15) Hug
Kersikov wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Hug wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hug controlling the pace for now.
Hug avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.#T12#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hug fails to move to back control.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Hug wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hug wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Hug controlling the position easily from mount.
Hug fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hug wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Hug turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Hug
Plant is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Hug slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Hug has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (7) Hug
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The referee asks Hug politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hug prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Hug taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Hug has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant being controlled for a moment.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hug's best efforts.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is pressing down on Hug's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Plant has an active guard here but Hug has managed to pass into half guard.
Hug is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Plant is trying to keep Hug in close.
Plant pulls Hug in to control the position. #SUB#
Plant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (10) Hug
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Hug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hug working away.#T9#
Hug is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Plant wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hug stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Hug#T10#
Hug is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Hug wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (12) Hug
Hug wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T11#
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hug's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (12) Hug
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (12) Hug#SUB#
Plant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Plant trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Plant in the domination position with Hug hanging on.
Plant trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hug holds on to Plant's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hug is not content to let Plant control the position. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but Hug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (14) Hug#T14#
Plant looking to control.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Plant wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plant there! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (17) Hug
Plant is just holding on here. Hug manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (7) vs (20) Hug
What can Plant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 20 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hug gets a clinch.
Christmas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Hug has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christmas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Christmas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Christmas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christmas is pressed up against the cage. Hug has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christmas down to the mat. Christmas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Christmas gets tackled into the cage by Hug. Hug maintains the clinch.
Hug has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christmas after a bit of a struggle.
Hug drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christmas pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Hug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christmas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hug (0) vs (2) Christmas
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug controlling the position well. #T1#
Hug wants to control but Christmas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas is keen to just control but Hug is a slippery customer.
Christmas controlling the action here.
Christmas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (5) Christmas
Hug manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (5) Christmas
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Christmas is trying to maintain the position but Hug is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Christmas looking for submissions off his back.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hug controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Christmas has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christmas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (5) vs (5) Christmas
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christmas tries to hold on but Hug postures up.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Christmas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Christmas regains half guard.
Christmas trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Hug prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Hug is thwarting Christmas's attempts to control the position.
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Christmas tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Christmas managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Christmas's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Hug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Hug from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Christmas working for a triangle but Hug defends it easily.
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Christmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Hug being controlled here momentarily.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Christmas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hug manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (5) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christmas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (9) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Hug controlling the position from side mount.
Christmas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hug is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (11) vs (7) Christmas
Hug looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Christmas wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Christmas wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Christmas is desperately trying to improve his position but Hug has a good base and remains in mount.
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Christmas working to try and regain half guard.
Christmas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hug (14) vs (7) Christmas
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hug controlling the positon.
Hug has the hooks in. Christmas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Christmas trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Christmas wants to escape the position.
Christmas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hug keeps control of the position as Christmas tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Christmas trying to control the hands but Hug won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hug instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hug (0) vs (2) Miles
Miles trying to control from Hug's half guard. Hug has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miles trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miles wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Miles wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
Miles trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hug is pulling down on Miles's head to control his posture.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miles trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hug desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.
Hug is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miles jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (5) Miles
Hug holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Miles trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Hug prevents Miles from moving into mount.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working. #SUB2#
Miles is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to control but Miles postures up.#T5#
Miles trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug manages to get back to half guard.
Miles is trying to control. Hug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Hug tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Hug has his hands clasped together around Miles's back. He's all about the action.
Hug is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard. #T7#
Hug is positioning himself well to prevent Miles advancing to mount.
Miles wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
Miles is trying to control. Hug wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hug controlling the position for now.
Hug wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
#T8#
Miles wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Miles is pressing down on Hug's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hug is holding on for now.
Hug trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (8) Miles
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to control but Hug is having none of it. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Miles prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Miles wants to take Hug's back but he can't do it this time.
Hug is trying to reverse the position but instead Miles has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hug (0) vs (11) Miles
Hug tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Miles is looking for the choke from the back position but Hug is controlling his hands well.
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Hug trying to control the position but Miles manages to sink in the hooks.
Miles tries to keep control of the position but Hug is staying busy.
Hug tries to escape the position.
Hug is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles.
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Miles working for the choke.
Miles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Miles has the hooks in. Hug is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hug tries to roll but Miles sticks to his back.
#T13#
Hug surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Miles wants to control but Hug manages to buck him off and is now in Miles's guard! Nice work there by Hug! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (11) Miles
Hug is stalling in the full guard.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.#T14#
Miles trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miles 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles wins on points by 11 to 2.
Dan Miles took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hug missing with a left hand there. Dew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dew attempts a counter takedown but Hug avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Dew on that attempt.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug blocks a head kick by Dew.
Dew shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew fails with the takedown
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hug scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug connects with a high kick. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Dew's head back.
Dew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hug counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hug throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kent Dew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hug napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hug bucks up and tries to throw Dew off but instead Dew has got his back!#SUB#
Dew is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Dew manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dew throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dew lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hug hold on?!
Dew 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.#T3#
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Dew throwing sloppy strikes.
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Hug trying to control the hands but Dew breaks the grip.
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.#SUB#
Dew working for the choke.
Dew misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Dew controlling well, preventing Hug from escaping the position.
Hug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hug is trying to remain composed but Dew is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dew scores with punches and elbows.
Dew misses with an elbow to the head.
Hug rolls, trying to escape but Dew keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dew fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dew scores with a takedown into Hug's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Hug wants to stand but Dew is controlling the position.
Dew is pushing down on Hug's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hug is fighting to maintain full guard but Dew has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hug is looking to escape.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Hug has his hands clasped together around Dew's back. He's all about the action.
Kent Dew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hug trying to get back to full guard but Dew takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dew scoring with strikes but Hug is staying in there. #T2#
Dew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Dew loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Dew is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hug 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.
Hug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dew looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Dew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dew prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Dew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Dew loaded up on that one.
Dew looking to ground and pound but Hug is blocking nicely.
Dew thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dew prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Hug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dew tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Hug tries to lock up and control but Dew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hug is trying to stand up.
Dew lands a nice shot to the head.
Dew misses with a head shot.
Dew lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew misses with a head shot.
Dew throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dew throws the kick towards the body but Hug avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Dew does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hug! But no joy.#TD#
Dew gets a double leg takedown into Hug's guard.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew won't allow Hug to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dew is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
#T1#
Hug wants to improve his position but Dew is controlling well.
Hug wants to control but Dew is keeping busy.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Dew is controlling him
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hug wants to stand back up but Dew manages to pass into side control.
Dew passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hug!
Dew raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dew looking to finish with strikes here!
Hug avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dew.
#T3#
Hug is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dew avoids the attempt from Hug to control.
Hug blocking the ground and pound.
Dew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hug wants to hold on but Dew pushes him away.
Dew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hug is looking to improve his position but Dew isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dew looking to finish with strikes here!
Dew raining down shots from the mount!
Dew thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Dew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dew 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew! |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hug pinned against the cage. Hug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sterling misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hug.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hug counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Hug throws a monster overhand right that drops Sterling! Hug follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
KOP GLORY
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Aya tries to close the distance and clinch but Hug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aya on the side of the head.
Aya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
Aya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aya wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aya misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Hug.#ROC#Aya is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Siaka Aya has been cut.
Hug throws an overhand right that drops Aya like a sack of potatoes! Hug dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug lands with a cross.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy throws a low kick but Hug moves out of range easily.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy cracks Hug with an open hand slap.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Hug settles back down.
Hug stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to wear down Hug with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a body punch
letting Hug counter with a right hand. #T1#
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hug! But no joy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hug throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Hug seems unphased.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hug misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy slips a jab from Hug.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hug misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Hug saw that one coming.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy stuns Hug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug lands a jab to the head.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hug.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hug lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Hug dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!#T4#
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hug misses.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Murphy walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Hug finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A lazy left from Hug finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
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 throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hug misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liam Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hug is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Hug digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Hug looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Hug throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Hug takes one on the button.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Hug appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Hug.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy slips a jab from Hug.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy jabs at Hug's body.
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!
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hug counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hug doesn't seem phased though.
Hug throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Hug digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Hug scores with a nice head shot.
Hug throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Hug misses.
Hug shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hug checks it well.
Hug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hug.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hug scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Hug as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hug avoids nicely.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Hug.
Hug staying out of range there.
Hug getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hug moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Hug throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Hug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Hug counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hug blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy throws a push kick but Hug slaps the foot to one side.
Hug throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hug walks into a left hand.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Hug wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A good leg kick by Hug.
Murphy scores with a jab. Hug acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Liam Murphy.
Well Murphy 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Dew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Dew.
Dew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hug pinned against the ropes. Hug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hug wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hug thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dew if he has to take too many more of those.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dew.
Dew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
#TD2#
Dew shoots in and bounces Hug off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dew wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hug looking to control.
Dew cracks Hug with a solid left hand.#T1#
Dew throws a strike but Hug rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hug wants to stand but Dew is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Dew has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
Hug stopping the sweep attempt from Dew.
Dew trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Dew 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.
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dew working a defensive guard but Hug manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hug tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hug working away.
Hug moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dew is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hug staying calm.
Hug trying to control the action but Dew is working from the bottom.
Hug taking a breather here.
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dew can't do much from the bottom here.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Hug wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy.
Dew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hug wants to control but Dew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dew missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dew missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dew is thwarting Hug's attempts to control the position.
Dew slips a nice elbow through Hug's hands, connecting with Hug's forehead.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dew lands a nice short elbow.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
Hug moves into full guard.
Dew chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Dew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Dew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dew postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kent Dew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hug connects with a body shot that sends Dew's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Hug coming out on top.
Dew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dew was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dew.
Dew working the ground and pound but Hug is defending the strikes.
Dew creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hug sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hug's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug taking a bit of punishment here - Dew scoring with strikes.
Hug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dew landing a few strikes.
Hug is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Dew has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hug struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hug tries to improve position but can't.
Hug takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dew 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.
Hug taking a bit of punishment here - Dew scoring with strikes.
Hug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hug sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dew is pressing down on Hug's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hug is holding on for now.
Dew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hug has hold of Dew's hands but Dew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hug is positioning himself well to prevent Dew advancing to mount.
Dew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hug is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hug avoid being mounted?
Dew lands strikes from half guard.
Dew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dew with the ground and pound but Hug uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dew landing some decent shots from guard.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dew chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dew distracts Hug with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dew makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dew lands a couple of digs.
Kent Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dew passes into half guard.
Dew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dew throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew. #T4#
Dew wants to pass to mount but Hug is defending the position.
Dew 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.
Hug keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Dew there.
Dew tries to pass to full mount but Hug defends it.
Dew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hug is doing well to control the position and prevent Dew from advancing to side control.
Hug taking some punishment here, with Dew in his half guard.
Hug is trying to control but can't.
Dew working over Hug with some ground and pound. Hug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dew misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dew. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug cracks Dew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hug's guard.
Dew lands a couple of elbows.
Dew makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hug trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is really struggling to control Dew but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dew postures up and lands a big shot to Hug's brow. #T1#
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hug is pulling down on Dew's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug wants to stand up but Dew is controlling him.
Dew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dew lands a couple of digs.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hug's head.
Dew landing some decent shots from guard.
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dew is working Hug over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dew connects with a couple of short punches.
Hug looking to control.
Dew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dew lands a couple of digs.
Dew lands a couple of digs.
Dew postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Dew scoring with some ground and pound.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew lands a couple of elbows.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dew connects with a couple of short punches.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Dew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dew with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hug 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#
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
Dew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Dew is concentrating on defense, preventing Hug from advancing position. #SUB2#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew trying to control but Hug postures up.
Hug is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Dew controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hug pulls his head out easily.
Dew wants to control but Hug is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Dew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dew 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew! |
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