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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kent Dew (ranked 2285 p4p, 3188 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 246 p4p, 322 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dew working for the choke.
Dew misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Dew loaded up on that one.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
Dew is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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FIGHT
RATING
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