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Event:
RBB Fresh Blood
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Vrinz back into the cage.#BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrinz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Vrinz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wal Vrinz has been cut.
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hughes forces Vrinz back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Vrinz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vrinz gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrinz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vrinz has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vrinz 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.
Hughes trying to control but Vrinz is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Vrinz is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vrinz looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrinz, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrinz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vrinz has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Vrinz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Vrinz has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at Scouse House (BRAND NEW OPENING) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Vrinz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vrinz pinned against the cage. Vrinz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vrinz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrinz throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Vrinz stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Vrinz sprawls well.#T4#
Hughes wants to clinch up but Vrinz keeps it at a distance.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Vrinz counters with a big head kick but Hughes shrugs it off. #CL2#
Vrinz rushes Hughes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vrinz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrinz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Vrinz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vrinz moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wal Vrinz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wal Vrinz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vrinz gets the takedown into side control.
Vrinz working away.
Vrinz just content to control the position.
Hughes regains half guard.
Vrinz is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Vrinz in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinz controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Vrinz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Vrinz eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes wants to control but Vrinz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinz passes to side control.
Vrinz trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Vrinz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Vrinz's head to control him but Vrinz postures up.
#T3#
Vrinz slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Vrinz is very close to passing his half guard.
Wal Vrinz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vrinz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrinz tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Vrinz drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes stalling the fight.
#T4#
Vrinz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vrinz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Vrinz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Vrinz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vrinz feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Vrinz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vrinz is standing up over Hughes. Hughes looks to escape but Vrinz dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Vrinz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wal Vrinz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wal Vrinz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vrinz closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hughes pulls guard effortlessly.
Hughes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrinz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Vrinz looking to pass the guard.
Vrinz connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrinz controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Vrinz pushes him off.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrinz looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Vrinz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vrinz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrinz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Vrinz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there! #SUB2#
Vrinz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Hughes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vrinz.
Hughes taking shots to the head.
Vrinz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinz trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Vrinz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrinz controlling from the full mount.
Jake Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wal Vrinz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Vrinz wants to finish this one by submission but Hughes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vrinz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wal Vrinz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrinz 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wal Vrinz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Holman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holman sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Holman is defending it quite comfortably.
Holman tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holman wants to get back to full guard but Hughes has passed into side control.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
Hughes controls the position.
Holman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is working Holman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holman is looking for a sweep.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holman manages to get back to half guard.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holman is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Holman's head.
Holman tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Holman is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Hughes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holman wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Holman is looking to improve his position.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Holman is defending well.
Hughes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holman manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Hughes gets to his feet. Holman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Hughes clinches up with Holman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes is working for takedown but Holman is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
Holman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Hughes pulls Holman into guard.
Holman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holman lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Holman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #SU#
Holman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holman.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
Holman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holman off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Holman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holman keeps the fight on the outside.
Holman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Holman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Holman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Hughes stands up and waves to Holman to follow him.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Hughes is nestled in close to Holman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holman wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Hughes 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.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holman defends it well.
Holman wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
#T3#
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holman is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Holman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holman.
Holman is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hughes has taken his back!
Hughes lands shots from the back.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holman is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Holman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hughes's arms.
I would not like to be Holman right now.
Hughes is not going to allow Holman to sit and survive in this position.
Hughes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hughes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hughes trying to control momentarily.
Jake Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holman throws an elbow that misses.
Holman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes jumps guard but Holman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holman defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Holman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Holman's guard.
Holman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB#
Holman 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.
Hughes stays in close to Holman's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes trying to control the action but Holman is working from the bottom.
Holman gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Hughes stands up from Holman's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hughes takes a swing at Holman's ribcage but misses.
Holman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holman as he avoids it easily.
Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Numbers Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Hughes.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holman.
Holman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hughes throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
Holman is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Holman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hughes jumps guard but Holman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holman up against the cage.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Holman stalls. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Holman jumps into guard, dragging Hughes to the mat.
#ES#
Holman kicks Hughes off and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hughes scores with a takedown into Holman's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Hughes.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Hughes!
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