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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Nuxhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuxhall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Final Countdown. Hughes has chosen All that Remains-Not Alone as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Nuxhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuxhall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a one two combo.
Nuxhall shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuxhall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Nuxhall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hughes throws a head kick but Nuxhall moves out of range.
Hughes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes scores with a nice body kick.
Brock Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Nuxhall shoots in.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Nuxhall avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Nuxhall as Hughes shoots in.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Nuxhall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Hughes stops Nuxhall from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuxhall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Nuxhall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nuxhall.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall controlling the position.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuxhall.
Nuxhall wants to control but Hughes passes easily into half guard.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuxhall is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall missing with punches from the bottom.
Nuxhall tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nuxhall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes prevents Nuxhall from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nuxhall fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Nuxhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuxhall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
Nuxhall gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Nuxhall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuxhall is breathing heavily.
Nuxhall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hughes has passed into half guard!
Nuxhall wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hughes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hughes feints and as Nuxhall raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nuxhall is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes trying to control but Nuxhall is working from the bottom.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nuxhall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hughes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hughes content just to control the position here.
Hughes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuxhall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuxhall tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.
Nuxhall regains half guard.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuxhall is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuxhall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hughes jumps into side control!
Nuxhall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hughes prevents Nuxhall from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Nuxhall is defending the position.
Nuxhall wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nuxhall wants to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes working for a submission but Nuxhall is keeping him at bay.
Nuxhall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hughes has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes trying to control momentarily.
Hughes is not going to allow Nuxhall to sit and survive in this position.
Nuxhall rolls, trying to escape but Hughes keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hughes avoiding Nuxhall 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nuxhall throws a combination that misses
and Hughes counters with a good low kick that Nuxhall was not able to check.
Nuxhall misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Hughes.
Nuxhall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuxhall misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a low kick, right behind Nuxhall 's knee.
Nuxhall tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nuxhall!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Nuxhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes controlling from mount.
Hughes wants to take his opponent's back but Nuxhall doesn't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuxhall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hughes has taken his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hughes has the hooks in. Nuxhall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nuxhall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hughes's arms.
Hughes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nuxhall wants to control his opponent's hands but Hughes gets his hands free.
Nuxhall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hughes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hughes looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Nuxhall right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nuxhall.
Nuxhall wants to control his opponent's hands but Hughes gets his hands free.
Nuxhall tries to roll but Hughes sticks to his back.
Nuxhall trying to control the hands but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes biding his time, controlling Nuxhall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuxhall trying to control the action but Hughes just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuxhall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Hughes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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