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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
We've been informed that Hughes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poirier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Poirier tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier is trying to buck Hughes off.
Hughes taking a breather here. #T1#
Poirier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poirier is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position. #ES#
Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Poirier tries to escape but Hughes is in control. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier 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. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hughes trying to control the position but Poirier is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes prevents Poirier from standing back up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poirier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Poirier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hughes drives through and clinches with Brands against the cage.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brands is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Brands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughes is working for takedown but Brands is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brands stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brands fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Brands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brands is defending well.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brands prevents it.
Brands jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Brands gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brands fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brands's defenses.
Brands fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Brands successfully pulls guard.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brands managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Brands is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Brands managing to control the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Brands keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Brands punching from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brands 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. #SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Brands lands a decent shot there.#SUB2#
Brands looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hughes pushes Brands up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brands manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is posturing up here but Brands has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hughes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hughes has to tap! Slick submission there by Brands!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
Bo Brands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan 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.
Ryan passes to full mount! #T1#
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.#SU#
Ryan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Hughes with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan working away.#T3#
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Ryan working away.#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes being controlled for a moment.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Ryan staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Ryan is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
#T1#
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hughes.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Hughes has one of Ryan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hughes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
#T3#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Ryan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Ryan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mac Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Viktor Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Hughes.
I think Ryan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes controlling the position. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rick has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Rick is wriggling around trying to escape but Hughes has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rick taps out and Hughes picks up the big win! Great work there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
CFC 534
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Gravas is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Gravas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravas.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravas.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Gravas avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Hughes down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas!
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Gravas scores with a hook.
Gravas scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gravas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Gravas is quick to defend against it.
Gravas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hughes takes a step back to recover.
Gravas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravas throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Gravas is quick to defend against it.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas with a nice calf kick.
Gravas with the inside leg kick.
Gravas looks for the body kick but Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Gravas lands a right hook to the body.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gravas there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravas tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Gravas defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Hughes is trying for a kimura here. Gravas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hughes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gillis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Gillis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Gillis.
Gillis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Gillis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Gillis has been cut.
Gillis working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Gillis 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Gillis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
#T1#
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Gillis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
Gillis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Gillis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gillis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gillis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gillis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillis's brow. #T2#
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes. #TD#
Gillis manages to pull guard.
Gillis working a defensive guard but Hughes passes into half guard.
Gillis manages to get to full guard.
Gillis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Gillis keeps moving. #SUB#
Gillis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hughes passes into half guard.
Gillis is trying is best to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gillis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gillis sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes trying to control the action but Gillis is working from the bottom.
Gillis is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gillis avoid being mounted?
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gillis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gillis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gillis is looking for a triangle here but Hughes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gillis, who protects the arm well.
Gillis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillis tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Gillis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktor Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gillis wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gillis misses with a punch to the body.
Gillis wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gillis tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Gillis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gillis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Gillis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gillis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gillis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working. #T1#
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gillis stalls from top position.
Gillis working away.#SUB#
Gillis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gillis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gillis but great work by Hughes.#T2#
Gillis 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.
Hughes just content to control the position.
Gillis is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Gillis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gillis is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes wants to control but Gillis is keeping him busy.
Gillis is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gillis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gillis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gillis trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gillis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gillis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes is taking a breather. Gillis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Gillis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Gillis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Gillis.
Gillis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes. #BC#
Gillis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shane Gillis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillis shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.#CL2#
Gillis tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Gillis is rocked!
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Oh Gillis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillis.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Gillis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Gillis.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillis's brow.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis misses with the head strike.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike.
Gillis wants a takedown.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gillis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Gillis.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gillis seems to have got his legs back now.
Gillis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Gillis misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gillis! Hughes unloads with more strikes and Gillis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pete circles away.
#CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Pete has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Pete gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pete pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow. #T1#
Pete throws an elbow that misses.
Pete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Pete has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike from Pete.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Pete 's eye. #T2#
Pete lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pete takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pete.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pete.
Pete dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Pete leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Pete lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pete avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Hughes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pete dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes dodges an elbow strike from Pete.
Pete blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pete just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hughes's brow.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pete misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Hughes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pete has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pete just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hughes's brow.
Viktor Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Pete, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pete throws an elbow that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hughes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pete.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pete creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
Pete misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike from Pete.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Pete misses with an elbow strike.
Pete pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
Pete avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Pete blocks an elbow strike.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Pete.#T4#
Pete looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Pete blocks the elbow strike.
Pete throws an elbow but it misses.
Pete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes dodges an elbow strike from Pete.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sideways Pete will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pete circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Pete up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Pete leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Pete blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Pete dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
#T2#
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Pete, against the cage.
Pete creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Pete, against the cage.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Pete blocks an elbow strike.
Pete blocks the elbow strike.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
#T3#
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Pete blocks the elbow strike.
Pete throws an elbow but it misses.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
#T4#
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Pete blocks an elbow strike.
Pete avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pete's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes dodges an elbow strike from Pete.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calbot throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes closes the distance but Calbot moves to the side #TD2#
and Calbot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
Hughes is pulling down on Calbot's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Calbot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Calbot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hughes pulls Calbot in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calbot trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Calbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes controlling Calbot's posture. #T1##SUB#
Hughes pushes a forearm under Calbot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Calbot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oneil looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oneil blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oneil looking for a takedown.
Oneil dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Oneil pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oneil is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Oneil takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Oneil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oneil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oneil dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Oneil blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oneil avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Oneil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Viktor Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Oneil.#CL#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oneil blocks the elbow strike.
Oneil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oneil dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Aiden Oneil has been cut.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Oneil shrugs off.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Oneil avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Oneil avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Oneil avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Oneil shrugs off.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oneil blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Oneil shrugs off. #ROC#Oneil is rocked!
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Oneil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Oneil blocks the elbow strike.
Oneil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Oneil is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oneil avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oneil blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Oneil seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Oneil 's eye.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiden Oneil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Oneil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oneil's defenses.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oneil blocks the elbow strike.
Oneil avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Hughes lands a big elbow that sends Oneil down! Oneil recovers to guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oneil is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hughes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hughes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Oneil screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hughes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Viktor Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Hughes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twon Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Hughes pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Hughes improves position.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Twon Smith has been cut.#T3#
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twon Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Hughes tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #CL2#
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twon Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Viktor Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T1#
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith taking a breather.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith jumps guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Twon Smith's cut is getting worse.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.#T4#
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Twon Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Twon Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
#CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith has Hughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twon Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes lands a nice elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hughes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Twon Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Twon Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viktor Hughes! |
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