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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales has chosen Merfolk Theme as his entrance music. Matt Huge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 Las Vegas, Matt Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Corrales!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huge has closed the distance and engaged Corrales in a clinch.
Huge tries a knee to the head but Corrales blocks it.
Corrales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corrales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corrales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corrales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corrales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huge landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corrales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corrales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corrales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huge.
Huge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huge is looking to work some ground and pound but Corrales has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrales controls Huge momentarily but Huge frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales seems keen to control Huge's posture.
Huge wants to stand but Corrales is controlling his posture from full guard.
Huge trying to control but Corrales is working from the bottom.
Corrales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Huge moves into the clinch.
Huge wants the takedown. Corrales is fighting it off but Huge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corrales's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huge stands and throws Corrales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Corrales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corrales is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Corrales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huge taking a break here but Corrales is having none of it and regains half guard.
Huge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Corrales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huge.
Huge wants to get back to his feet.
Huge is looking to advance position but Corrales won't allow it.
Corrales tries to get to full guard but Huge has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corrales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huge's back!
Corrales doesn't have the hooks in and Huge manages to turn into his guard.
Huge is looking to work some ground and pound but Corrales has wrist control.
Corrales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corrales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huge wants to control from the top but Corrales keeps moving.
Huge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corrales wants to sweep but no luck.
Huge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrales wants to sweep here but Huge controlling him for the moment.
Huge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corrales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corrales manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corrales unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Huge will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Corrales.
Huge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Corrales wants to get back to full guard.
Huge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corrales defending well though.
Corrales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corrales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huge stands up and waves to Corrales to follow him.
Corrales throws a jab but it's blocked by Huge.
Huge walks into a stiff left hand from Corrales.
Huge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge ducks right into an uppercut from Corrales.
Huge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corrales shoots in for a takedown but Huge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huge throws a lazy uppercut
and Corrales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Corrales if he has to take too many more of those.
Corrales is breathing heavily.
Huge gets the takedown into side control.
Huge scoring with punches from side control.
Corrales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Huge grinds an elbow into Corrales's temple.
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!
Huge working the head and body with strikes.
Corrales tries to bench press Huge off him but Huge keeps the position.
Corrales can't do much from the bottom here.
Corrales avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huge.
Huge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corrales on the ground.
Corrales taking a bit of punishment here - Huge scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huge lands an elbow.
Huge has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Huge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Huge with shots to the head and body - Corrales looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corrales is rocked!
Huge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Corrales is still in real trouble! Can Huge finish him?
Huge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Corrales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Huge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huge lands a big elbow - Corrales is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Corrales is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Huge!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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