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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kona Uluwehi (ranked 6195 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Mark Hughes (ranked 573 p4p, 0 weight class). Kona Uluwehi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kona Uluwehi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uluwehi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Uluwehi breaks from the clinch.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uluwehi.
Uluwehi closes the distance and clinches.
Uluwehi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes has Uluwehi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uluwehi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uluwehi taking a breather.
Uluwehi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a hook but Uluwehi avoids it easily.
Uluwehi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uluwehi slips under a jab from Hughes.
Uluwehi defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uluwehi is looking to counter punch.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Uluwehi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Uluwehi tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uluwehi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kona Uluwehi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uluwehi with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uluwehi shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Hughes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Uluwehi has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Uluwehi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uluwehi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Uluwehi saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Uluwehi's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uluwehi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Uluwehi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uluwehi jumps guard and drags Hughes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uluwehi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is nestled in close to Uluwehi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uluwehi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes is thwarting Uluwehi's attempts to control the position.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Uluwehi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uluwehi is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Uluwehi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uluwehi is trying to control but can't.
Hughes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uluwehi!
We've been informed that Hughes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes looking to control but Uluwehi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uluwehi is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Uluwehi tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes unloading with bombs!
Uluwehi is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Uluwehi slips the punch.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uluwehi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Uluwehi counters with a two punch combo.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uluwehi misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Uluwehi darts in looking for a takedown but Hughes gets double underhooks and turns Uluwehi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kona Uluwehi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uluwehi manages to break the clinch.
Uluwehi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uluwehi somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uluwehi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uluwehi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Uluwehi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Uluwehi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Uluwehi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uluwehi tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uluwehi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes jabs Uluwehi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uluwehi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Uluwehi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kona Uluwehi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uluwehi moves away from the strike by Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uluwehi gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uluwehi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
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 fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes tries to circle away but Uluwehi has him pinned against the cage.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uluwehi has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uluwehi has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uluwehi fails to pull guard.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uluwehi missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Uluwehi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uluwehi tries for a takedown but Hughes manages to get underhooks.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Uluwehi won't allow it.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uluwehi is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Uluwehi controls the action.
Uluwehi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Uluwehi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Uluwehi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Uluwehi.
Hughes trying to control but Uluwehi is working from the bottom.
Uluwehi is trying to keep Hughes in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes won't allow Uluwehi to sweep him here.
Uluwehi wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard.
Uluwehi keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Uluwehi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Uluwehi clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uluwehi has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes tries to break free but Uluwehi pushes him back against the cage.
Uluwehi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Uluwehi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Uluwehi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uluwehi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kona Uluwehi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Uluwehi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uluwehi misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes lunges at Uluwehi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uluwehi's hand.
Mark Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uluwehi tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uluwehi leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uluwehi clinches.
Hughes is looking for a takedown.
Uluwehi jumps guard but Hughes stands there with Uluwehi around his waist. Uluwehi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uluwehi stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Uluwehi tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi breaks the clinch.
Uluwehi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes cracks Uluwehi with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uluwehi.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uluwehi but Uluwehi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uluwehi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Uluwehi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes cracks Uluwehi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uluwehi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hughes is trying to defend but Uluwehi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hughes has one foot on Uluwehi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Uluwehi moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uluwehi has him pressed against the cage.
Uluwehi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Kona Uluwehi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uluwehi has Hughes pressed against the cage.
Mark Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uluwehi gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Uluwehi stalls.
Uluwehi breaks from the clinch.
Hughes tries to clinch but Uluwehi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Uluwehi dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Uluwehi has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Uluwehi tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Uluwehi drops back down to his feet.
Uluwehi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kona Uluwehi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hughes!
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energy
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hype
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