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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velazques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazques has chosen Siempre Peligroso as his entrance music. Raul Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raul Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Velazques!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Velazques swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Velazques stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Velazques swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velazques fails with a takedown attempt.
Velazques misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Velazques pushes him off.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velazques dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Horrible takedown by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Velazques which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velazques counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes is pulling down on Velazques's head to control his posture.
Velazques is standing up over Hughes. Hughes looks to escape but Velazques dives into side control.
Velazques looks gassed!
Velazques wants to stand but Hughes has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Velazques is controlling well.
Hughes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazques trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
Hughes is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes is pressing down on Velazques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hughes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velazques backwards.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Velazques is controlling the position.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes tries to stall but Velazques uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes clinches up with Velazques and pushes him back against the cage.
Velazques letting Hughes take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velazques circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velazques counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Velazques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Velazques.
Hughes lands with a right to the head.
Velazques is trying to maintain a safe position but Hughes gets an underhook and turns Velazques into the cage.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velazques backwards.
Velazques takes a shot to the head.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Velazques has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Velazques keeps control of Hughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Velazques is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Hughes.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Velazques won't allow it.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velazquess head.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes wants to break free but Velazques has control.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes can't break the clinch.
Velazques prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Velazques is controlling the position.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes closes the distance but Velazques moves to the side
and Velazques counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Velazques is avoiding it.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velazques avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes punishes Velazques's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a right and a left that Velazques avoids nicely.
Velazques swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Velazques takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes tries to clinch but Velazques is having none of it.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Velazques sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velazques as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch but Velazques is having none of it.
Velazques keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes is looking to chop away at Velazques's legs.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velazques circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Velazques sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Raul Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velazques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes tries to clinch but Velazques moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Velazques.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Velazques sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughes drops Velazques with a left and a right! Oh, Velazques is hurt - Hughes dives into side control looking to finish!
Velazques is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes takes a little break here. Velazques wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Velazques tries to escape but Hughes is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Hughes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velazques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velazques moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velazques is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Velazques circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Velazques needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Velazques sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes works Velazques's body with a nice hook.
Raul Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is looking to clinch but Velazques is avoiding it.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Velazques's head.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velazques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes rushes Velazques and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Velazques won't allow it.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velazques as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Velazques avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Velazques circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Velazques sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazques swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velazques can do to turn this around?
Hughes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velazques's legs.
Hughes controls the position.
Hughes stands up and beckons Velazques to his feet.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velazques on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Velazques tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Raul Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velazques is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velazques misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Velazques is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Velazques tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velazques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Hughes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Velazques pushes him off.
Cain Velazques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Hughes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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