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Event:
ITFC 5
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs misses with a looping right.
Greiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughs defends it well.
Greiner closes the distance and clinches up with Hughs, looking for a takedown. Greiner pushes Hughs against the ropes but Hughs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Greiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughs on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughs's guard now, I'm sure.
Greiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greiner looking to sit in guard and control but Hughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greiner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Greiner from controlling successfully.
Hughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughs, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner throws an elbow that misses. Hughs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greiner's guard. Nice move by Hughs!#REVR#
Greiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greiner pulls Hughs in to control the position. #T1#
Greiner is trying to control the position but Hughs postures up.
Greiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greiner seems keen to control Hughs's posture.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Greiner is keeping the position.
Hughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greiner is controlling Hughs's posture.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Greiner is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greiner trying to control the position.
Greiner wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Greiner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughs is refusing to be controlled, as Greiner sits in half guard. #T3#
Greiner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Greiner there.
Greiner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greiner controlling the pace.
Hughs is not content to let Greiner control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greiner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughs misses with a straight left.
Greiner throws out a loose jab but Hughs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greiner shoots in but Hughs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greiner throws a body punch but Hughs moves out of range. #TD2#
Greiner looking to score a takedown here. Hughs is defending well but Greiner drives through and ends up in Hughs's guard.
Greiner looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Greiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Greiner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hughs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Greiner backs away, Hughs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Greiner is just out of range.
Hughs throws a front kick aimed at Greiner's knee but Greiner avoids it well.
Hughs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greiner manages to avoid it.
Greiner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hughs is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Greiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greiner showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Greiner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner is just content to waste time from the top position. Hughs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Greiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Hughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greiner is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Greiner from controlling successfully.
Greiner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greiner is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Greiner seems to be working for a kimura but Hughs defends the submission attempt.
Hughs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughs is not content to let Greiner control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greiner ducks under a wild hook from Hughs.#TD2#
Greiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greiner with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Greiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Greiner throwing strikes from guard but Hughs blocks nicely.
Greiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughs tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greiner is working Hughs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greiner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughs defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Greiner.
Greiner moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughs.
Hughs throws a body punch but Greiner moves out of range.
Hughs avoids a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Greiner scores with a takedown into Hughs's guard.
Greiner throws a strike but Hughs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Greiner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greiner loads up on a big right hand but Hughs slips the punch.
Hughs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Greiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughs tries to sprawl out of it but Greiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hughs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughs swings for the body but Greiner moves out of range.
Greiner blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greiner.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Greiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greiner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughs avoids it really well and circles away.
Eddie Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Greiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Greiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughs's half guard.
Greiner trying to control from half guard but Hughs is working away. #T1#
Greiner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greiner thows a huge punch but Hughs dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greiner.
Hughs is looking to get back to his feet here but Greiner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hughs's back.
Greiner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Even with his hooks in, Greiner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hughs manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hughs.
Greiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Greiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner stays in close to Hughs's body and controls the position.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greiner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Greiner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Greiner pulls Hughs in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Hughs.
I think Greiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Greiner!
A very excited looking Thomas Greiner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Hughs moves out of range.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Hughs checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hughs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Hughs backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs tries to score with a low kick but Kingston moves his leg out of the way.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Hughs's head but Hughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughs slips a straight right by Kingston.#T1#
Hughs checks the leg kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs checks it.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Hughs misses.
Hughs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddie Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
A head kick misses from Hughs.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Hughs shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughs manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kingston is standing up over Hughs. Hughs looks to escape but Kingston dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kingston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
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.
Kingston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughs hang on?
Kingston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughs working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gregory Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughs. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kingston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs is controlling Kingston's posture.#T1#
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Hughs wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Kingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Hughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Hughs is looking to wear down Kingston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hughs checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughs.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hughs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hughs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Kingston tried to score with a low kick but Hughs checks it.
Kingston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughs backs up against the ropes.
Hughs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
As Hughs backs off Kingston throws a huge counter combo but Hughs manages to avoid it all.
Kingston slips a straight right by Hughs.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughs dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughs misses the target.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Gregory Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Hughs moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Hughs is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Hughs.
Hughs misses with an uppercut.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Kingston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it #TD2#
and Kingston counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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!
Kingston is riding his opponent, not letting Hughs buck him off. #T1#
Hughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gregory Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hughs doesn't escape.
Kingston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
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.
Kingston is not going to allow Hughs to sit and survive in this position.
What can Hughs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kingston.
Hughs is trying to get back to his feet but Kingston has full control of the position and if anything, Hughs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kingston controls the action.
Hughs trying to control the action but Kingston just sinks the hooks in.
Hughs is trying to break free.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingston gets his hands free as Hughs looks to control.
Kingston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hughs's body.
Hughs trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingston 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Kingston!
Gregory Kingston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ITFC 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughs looks winded!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughs. Hughs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man with a jab.
Hughs swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man with a hook.
Hughs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Man.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Man lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hughs sprawling to the canvas. Man follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hughs hang on? #ROC#
Hughs is rocked!#SU#
Man decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man lands a jab to Hughs's midsection.
Hughs leaves his chin hanging out and Man seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hughs crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Classic Man!
An out of breath Classic Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Bawns scores with a kick to the body.
Bawns scores with a kick to the body.
Hughs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bawns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hughs's head.
Bawns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughs on the side of the head.
Crunch! Bawns slams his shin into Hughs's torso.
Bawns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bawns lands a nice looking body shot.
Bawns tries to clinch there but Hughs circles away.
Bawns throws a front kick that sends Hughs stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bawns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bawns lands a body shot.
Bawns keeps Hughs at a distance using the push kick.
Eddie Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hughs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bawns.
Bawns tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawns, right into the meat.
Bawns looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Bawns.
Bawns tries to clinch up but Hughs circles away and keeps his distance.
Bawns wants to clinch up but Hughs keeps it at a distance.
Bawns connects with a leg kick. Hughs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bawns throws a hook but Hughs avoids it easily.
Hughs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bawns just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bawns.
Bawns lands with a straight right. Hughs didn't see that one coming.
A head kick from Bawns lands but Hughs takes it in his stride.
Bawns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bawns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Bawns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bawns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughs.
Bawns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bawns lands a head kick. Hughs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hughs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bawns wants to clinch.
Hughs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bawns scores with a push kick.
Bawns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughs rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Bawns cracks the inside of Hughs's front leg.
Bawns thuds his shin into the meat of Hughs's side.
Bawns throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Bawns there.
Hughs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bawns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughs. That did some damage!
Hughs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Bawns finds it's target.
Bawns lands with a slapping head kick.
Bawns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bawns.#T4#
A head kick by Hughs misses
and Bawns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bawns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bawns is looking to clinch but Hughs is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bawns throws a nice head kick!
Bawns misses with an uppercut.
Hughs throws a head kick but Bawns moves out of range.
Bawns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughs misses with a body punch
and Bawns counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bawns avoids the body shot from Hughs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bawns dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bawns wants to clinch up but Hughs keeps it at a distance.
Hughs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bawns blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bawns was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughs.
Bawns throws a nice head kick!
Bawns tries to clinch but Hughs is having none of it.
Hughs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bawns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bawns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughs under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawns connects with a looping right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bawns. Hughs shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bawns scores with a nice body kick.
Hughs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Hughs throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bawns. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bawns lands with a nice body kick.
Ben Bawns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bawns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ben Bawns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bawns lands a high kick!
Hughs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bawns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bawns.
Bawns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bawns.
Bawns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bawns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hughs will feel that in the morning.
Hughs misses with a body shot
and Bawns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hughs misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughs misses the body punch
and Bawns counters with a head kick. That will keep Hughs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bawns cracks the inside of Hughs's front leg.
Bawns throws a head kick that Hughs semi-blocks.
#T2#
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!
Hughs misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Bawns.
Bawns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bawns looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughs misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hughs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hughs swings for the body but Bawns moves out of range.
Bawns thinks about the counter body kick.
Bawns throws a head kick that Hughs semi-blocks.
Bawns cracks the inside of Hughs's front leg.
Hughs throws a looping overhand right but Bawns ducks down to avoid it.
Bawns looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bawns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bawns tries to clinch but Hughs is having none of it.
Bawns moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Bawns as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Bawns moves away from the strike by Hughs.
Bawns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bawns.
Hughs misses with a wild body shot.
Hughs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bawns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hughs really felt that one!
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bawns moves away.
Hughs throws a right hand that misses
and Bawns counters with a nice body kick.
Hughs looks to land a left hand but Bawns moved out of range nicely.
Bawns tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hughs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bawns moves away.
Hughs throws a head kick that misses
and Bawns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughs's knee momentarily.
Hughs throws a sloppy head kick and Bawns moves out of range easily.
Bawns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bawns wants to clinch.#T4#
Hughs throws a hook to the side of Bawns's head but Bawns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bawns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bawns can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bawns!
Hughs throws a body punch but Bawns moves out of range.
Bawns scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bawns is just out of range.
Hughs throws a low kick but Bawns moves out of range easily.
Bawns lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bawns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bawns throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughs.
Hughs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bawns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bawns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hughs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bawns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bawns lands a head kick. Hughs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bawns lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bawns, right into the meat.
Hughs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bawns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bawns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bawns just misses with a punch to the body.
Bawns scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bawns.
A head kick from Bawns lands but Hughs takes it in his stride.
Hughs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bawns. That one must have hurt.
Bawns misses the shot to the body.
Hughs throwing a counter right hand but Bawns manages to avoid it.
Bawns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bawns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bawns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bawns looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hughs drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Bawns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughs controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughs is standing up over Bawns. Bawns looks to escape but Hughs dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hughs working the ground and pound. #T3#
Hughs controls the position from side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Hughs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bawns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughs.
Bawns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Bawns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bawns 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Bawns!
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Event:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garner.
Hughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garner.
Garner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughs just manages to avoid it.
Hughs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garner manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hughs.
Garner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughs as he avoids it easily.
Hughs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garner defends it well.
Garner fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayder Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Hughs is predictable there #TD#
so Garner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hughs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughs gets full guard.
Hughs wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hughs keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Garner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hughs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garner, into his guard. #REVB#
Hughs wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughs is fighting to break Garner's control of his arms but Garner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hughs trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garner seems keen to control Hughs's posture.
Garner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughs looking to sit in guard and control but Garner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hughs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garner stays in close to Hughs's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garner trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom. #T3#
Garner stays in close to Hughs's body and controls the position.
Hughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughs managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hughs throws a leg kick
and Garner counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughs misses with a body shot.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hughs throws a head kick that misses.
Garner feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Garner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garner is in Hughs's guard.
Garner with a nice head shot there.
Hughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Garner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garner wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Hughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garner stands and throws Hughs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughs tries to buck Garner off but Garner is having none of it.
Hughs looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Garner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughs under the eye.
Hughs swings for the body but Garner moves out of range.
Garner fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garner. Hughs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Hughs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garner was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughs.#TD2#
Hughs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garner is trying to defend but Hughs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughs looking to sit in guard and control but Garner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hughs is trying to keep Garner in close.
#T1#
Garner with a nice head shot there.
Garner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garner is in close to Hughs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Garner is in close to Hughs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughs is looking to sweep but instead, Garner has passed into half guard.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Garner lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughs tries to roll over but Garner keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garner connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
Hughs has hold of Garner's hands but Garner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hughs punching from the bottom.
Garner slips a nice elbow through Hughs's hands, connecting with Hughs's forehead.
Garner lands strikes from half guard.
Hughs has a hand on Garner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Garner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Garner raining down shots from the mount!
Garner unloading with bombs!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughs taking shots to the head.
Garner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garner tries to control but Hughs wriggling away.
Garner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughs hang on?
Garner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garner lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Hughs is rocked!#T4#
Garner unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hughs wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Garner celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayder Garner!
After the fight, Rayder Garner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 3
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dooer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dooer counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Dooer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Dooer gets caught flat footed, as Hughs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughs lands a couple of elbows.
Hughs throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dooer is keeping the position for now.
Hughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughs throws an elbow that misses. Dooer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughs's guard. Nice move by Dooer!#REVB#
Dooer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dooer 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.
Hughs wants to sweep here but Dooer controlling him for the moment.
Hughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Hughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dooer trying to control but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Dooer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dooer wants to stand but Hughs is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Dooer lands with a nice combination. Hughs backs away looking to recover.
Hughs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dooer scores with a hook to the body. Hughs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dooer throws a series of strikes that have Hughs backpedaling.
Hughs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dooer pinned against the cage. Dooer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Dooer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughs on the side of the head.
Hughs misses with a takedown
and Dooer counters with a straight right hand.
Dooer throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dooer lands a nice shot that snaps Hughs's head back.
Dooer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dooer.
Dooer throws a series of strikes that have Hughs backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howe Dooer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dooer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dooer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dooer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dooer tests Hughs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dooer misses with the combination.
Howe Dooer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dooer lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dooer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dooer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dooer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dooer sprawls and moves away.
Dooer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howe Dooer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Hughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughs 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.
Hughs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dooer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Dooer is keeping the position.#T2#
Hughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dooer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughs controls the pace.
Hughs lands a couple of elbows.
Dooer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dooer trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dooer trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hughs connects with a couple of short punches.
Dooer looking for a sweep. Not yet Dooer, not yet.
Hughs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughs passes Dooer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dooer is breathing heavily.
Hughs slips a nice elbow through Dooer's hands, connecting with Dooer's forehead.
Hughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hughs seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Hughs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dooer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs throwing shots but Dooer is blocking nicely.
Dooer is trying to maintain the position but Hughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Eddie Hughs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dooer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughs controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Hughs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dooer misses with the combination.
Hughs shoots for a double leg takedown but Dooer sprawls well. He's pushed Hughs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hughs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hughs stopping the sweep attempt from Dooer.
Hughs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Dooer is retaining full guard.
Hughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dooer is trying to control the position but Hughs postures up.
Hughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dooer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes from Dooer. Those never looked like landing.
Howe Dooer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dooer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dooer lands with a shot to the body.
Hughs has a takedown stuffed.
Dooer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hughs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dooer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Hughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dooer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dooer.
Dooer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dooer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dooer connects with a single shot there.
Dooer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughs has time to react.
Dooer thuds his right hand into Hughs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Dooer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Dooer. Those never looked like landing.
Hughs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Hughs throws a sloppy body shot
and Dooer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dooer stalks Hughs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughs's face. Hughs staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Dooer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Hughs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dooer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howe Dooer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dooer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Howe Dooer wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Killie pushes Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Killie drags the fight down to the ground.
Hughs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Killie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughs controls the pace.
Hughs postures up and lands a big shot to Killie's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Killie is looking for a triangle but Hughs pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Killie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughs is in close to Killie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughs loads up on a big left hand. Killie felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hughs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Killie can't hide his disappointment, as Hughs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Hughs!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughs was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Hughs is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVB#
Hughs wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hughs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughs passes into half guard.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughs won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Hughs defends easily.
Hill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hill shoots for a takedown but Hughs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughs.
Hughs trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Hughs keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is not content to let Hughs control the position.
Hill is letting Hughs control him for a moment. #T4#
Hill trying to control but Hughs flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hill is trying to break free.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughs on the ground.
Hill trying to control but not successfully.
Hill tries to roll but Hughs sticks to his back.
Hughs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hill's head.
Hughs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hughs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hughs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hughs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hughs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Hughs is now in Hill's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hughs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughs as he avoids it easily.
Hughs feints the counter takedown.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Hughs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Hill shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Hughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Hughs works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Hughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hughs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hill working for a triangle but Hughs defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hughs won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughs lands a couple of elbows.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
Hughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughs is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughs is controlling Hill's posture.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Hughs's brow.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hughs has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill cracks Hughs with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill with a nice head shot there.
Hill stands up over Hughs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eddie Hughs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill passes Hughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill trying to control the action but Hughs is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill working Hughs over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs wants to get back to full guard.
Hill wants to take a breather but Hughs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hill looks for a takedown but Hughs sprawls well.
Hughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Hughs tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Hill shoots in.
Hughs throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hughs. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hughs stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Hughs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Hughs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hughs landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hughs landing a few strikes.
Hughs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hughs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughs connects with a decent elbow.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hughs working the body and head with strikes.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hughs trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughs tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg. #T2#
Hughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hughs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughs is trying to keep Hill in close.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughs, not yet.
Hill pushes down on Hughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Hughs's head.
Hill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Hughs is working away.
Hughs wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is nestled in close to Hughs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Hill.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!
Eddie Hughs wins by unanimous decision!
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