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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remi Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remi Beauvais could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Hughes's chin.
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164 lbs
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175 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remi Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beauvais finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Beauvais gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Beauvais manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Beauvais is keeping the position.
Beauvais looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beauvais, up you get!
Beauvais closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes stops Beauvais from getting back to his feet.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais trying to control but Hughes postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Hughes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beauvais.
Horrible takedown by Beauvais or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes which made him look bad.
Beauvais misses with a takedown
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Beauvais to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Beauvais advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beauvais wants to stand up but Hughes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hughes is not content to let Beauvais control the position.
Beauvais wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes is trying to stand.
Hughes has one foot on Beauvais's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Remi Beauvais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauvais jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beauvais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes stalling.
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.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beauvais!
Hughes controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matt Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beauvais is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beauvais is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to control and managing it successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beauvais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Hughes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beauvais throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beauvais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Beauvais tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beauvais trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beauvais trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Remi Beauvais wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Beauvais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Beauvais.
Beauvais goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beauvais quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Beauvais is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beauvais avoid being mounted?
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beauvais moves to clinch but Hughes breaks away
and Hughes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beauvais is proving hard to escape from.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Beauvais throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hughes stands up and waves to Beauvais to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beauvais but Beauvais pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beauvais tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Beauvais misses with a body kick.
Beauvais looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
Hughes 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Beauvais wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Matt Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beauvais sprawls well. Beauvais wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Beauvais tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Beauvais fights it but they end up in guard.
Matt Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beauvais keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Beauvais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beauvais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes 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!
Matt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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