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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hug (ranked 607 p4p, 686 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 59 p4p, 67 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Pugsley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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13 - 11 - 0 |
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145
16 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pugsley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Hug misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pugsley.
Hug's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pugsley under the eye.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Hug in a clinch.
A short left from Hug.
Hug taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Pugsley blocks an uppercut.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugsley.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugsley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pugsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pugsley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hug is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Hug forces his way into half guard.
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.
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.
Hug will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug not doing much here.
Pugsley trying to control here.
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hug lands a nice hook to Pugsley's body. Pugsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pugsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Pugsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugsley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pugsley lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley is working for a kimura but Hug is defending it quite comfortably.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pugsley pushing down on Hug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hug gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug looking for a sweep. Not yet Hug, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugsley's guard.
Pugsley 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 cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt.
Hug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pugsley in his tracks.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug throws a hook but Pugsley avoids it easily.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Pugsley moved out of range nicely.
Pugsley feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pugsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hug wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Hug wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is working hard here to advance position.
Pugsley is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pugsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pugsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pugsley pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pugsley needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Pugsley blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hug lands a jab to Pugsley's midsection.
Pugsley shoots in and drives through. Hug sprawls well.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
Pugsley shoots and misses
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Pugsley slips a jab from Hug.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pugsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hug darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug throws a low kick, looking for Pugsley's leg but Pugsley calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug lands a nice looking body kick.
Hug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugsley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley pushing down on Hug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hug tries to roll over but Pugsley keeps him under control.
Hug wants to sweep but Pugsley has passed to side control!
Pugsley taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
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!
Pugsley shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pugsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug throws a push kick but Pugsley slaps the foot to one side.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hug cracks a nice hook into Pugsley's ribs.
Hug lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pugsley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Pugsley ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pugsley has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pugsley tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pugsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pugsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hug misses the target.
Pugsley 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 misses the shot to the body.
Pugsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Pugsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Pugsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pugsley gets the takedown into side control.
Hug sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arthur Pugsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug is looking to escape.
Hug is looking to improve his position.
Pugsley is keen to just control but Hug is a slippery customer.
Hug keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Hug's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hug!
Hug wants to hold on but Pugsley pushes him away.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley lands a nice shot to the head.
Pugsley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pugsley prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Hug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pugsley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pugsley.
Pugsley lands a nice shot to the head.
Pugsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape.
Pugsley lands a heavy elbow.
Pugsley goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hug is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hug, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!
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