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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiley Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiley Abu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wiley Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Abu misses.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Abu moves out of range.
Abu misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Abu moved out of range nicely.
Abu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abu wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Abu.
Hughes slips a jab from Abu.
Abu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Abu misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abu slips a straight right by Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abu instigates a clinch.
Abu tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Abu throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Abu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hughes 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 Abu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abu moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abu tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Abu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abu just misses with a punch to the body.
Abu looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body punch but Abu moves out of range.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Abu wants to clinch.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abu thows a body shot but no joy.
Abu wants to clinch.
Abu loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Abu checks a low kick from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abu.
Hughes staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
Abu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Abu slips under a jab.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Abu checks it.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abu counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
Abu takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a low kick as Abu jumps back.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Abu moves away and avoids it.
Abu wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Abu misses.
Abu tries to clinch up.
Abu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hughes takes a swing at Abu's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes throws a jab when Abu was well out of range.
Abu connects with a body shot.
Abu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Abu misses
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Abu looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abu is looking to clinch.
Abu moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Matt Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Abu knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes 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! This is the final round!
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abu's head.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Abu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands the left hand.
Abu moves out of range of the strikes.
Abu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hughes to the mat! Hughes manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu has gone for a leg lock! Hughes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abu's guard.
Abu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two 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.
Abu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abu is on top in guard.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abu wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
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.
Hughes pulls Abu in close to prevent any damage.
Abu wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Wiley Abu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abu has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abu looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Hughes.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughes!
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hype
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