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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 975 p4p, 795 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 110 p4p, 86 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 30 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven shoots in looking for a takedown. Hug tries to sprawl out of it but Craven 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.
Hug tries to clinch up.
Hug tries to clinch but Craven moves out of range.
Craven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Hug.
Hug connects with a leg kick.
Hug clinches up with Craven and pushes him back against the cage.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Craven tries to break the clinch but Hug is controlling the position.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Hug lands with a light punch inside.
Craven throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hug pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craven connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Craven misses its intended target.
Hug throws a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug catches Craven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
Craven tries for a takedown but Hug circles away easily
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craven lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craven. Craven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craven ducks right into an uppercut from Hug.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug punishes Craven's body with a nice straight punch.
Destin Craven 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.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Hug misses.
Craven misses with a takedown
and Hug counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Craven thinking.
Craven avoids the head kick by Hug.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hug moves out of range as Craven strikes.
Hug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Craven misses with a hook to the body
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven throws a head kick but Hug moves out of range.
Hug throws a big counter head kick but Craven avoids it with no problem.
Craven throws a nice looking combination but Hug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hug feints a counter leg kick.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
Hug connects with a looping right hand.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craven.
It seemed like Hug was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hug was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Craven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hug connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craven scrambles back to his feet.
Hug dips to his left and cracks Craven with an uppercut!
Hug attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hug lands a jab to the head.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug tests Craven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craven throws a lazy uppercut
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Craven is rocked!
Craven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Craven misses its intended target.
Hug misses with a low kick as Craven jumps back.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
Craven drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craven won't allow Hug to sweep him here.
Craven is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hug looking for a sweep. Not yet Hug, not yet.
Craven throws a strike but Hug rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Craven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hug doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hug manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven being controlled here, momentarily.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Craven wants to stand but Hug is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hug defends it easily.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Craven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.
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!
Hug goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hug. That one must have hurt.
Craven shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Hug.
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Craven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craven has had enough of the clinch but Hug keeps him there for the moment.
Craven wants to break free but Hug has control.
Hug dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug lands a left hand.
Hug lands a nice shot to the body.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug blocking some punches.
Craven wants to stall.
Hug holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Craven tries to score a body lock takedown but Hug shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Craven lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craven backwards.
Craven prevents a body shot from Hug.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Craven wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hug - that landed with a thud.
Craven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hug fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven misses with a double jab.
Hug scores with a nice right hand.
Hug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Craven.
Hug closes the distance and pushes Craven back into the cage.
Hug lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hug.
Hug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craven 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug presses Craven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hug prevents the takedown attempt.
Hug lands an uppercut.
Craven lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hug as the two fighters clinch.
Craven has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hug clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hug wants to control his opponent's hands but Craven gets his hands free.
Hug turns into Craven and is now in his guard.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug is continuing to stall.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven 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.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Craven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Craven's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craven or perhaps it was just good defense by Hug, which made it look bad.
Craven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hug tries to avoid it but Craven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hug to the ground. Hug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Hug wants to land a leg kick but Craven is out of range.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Craven.
Hug fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craven throws a head kick but Hug moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Craven is predictable there
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Craven throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Abel Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hug lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug thumps Craven with a low kick.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Craven seems unphased.
Craven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Craven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hug lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug looking to pass the guard.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Hug stays in close to Craven's body and controls the position.
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Craven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Craven's legs - danger averted.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hug stands and throws Craven's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Craven is trying to get back to half guard.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug slows the pace down.
Craven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven is trying to stand back up but Hug is controlling him
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Abel Hug has got the better of the ground game so far.
More stalling from Hug.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Hug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Craven tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Destin Craven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craven trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Hug content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hug rushes Craven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abel Hug seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hug avoids the elbow strike from Craven, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hug 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!
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