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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hughes is trying to defend but Stalanburg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stalanburg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalanburg is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Stalanburg is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stalanburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes has hold of Stalanburg 's hands but Stalanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stalanburg is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Stalanburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Hughes is rocked!
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Stalanburg in his half guard.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalanburg prevents Hughes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stalanburg is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stalanburg to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalanburg drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Stalanburg lands a big elbow - Hughes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Stalanburg !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venice Stalanburg ! |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ljung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ljung scoring well with a low kick there.
Ljung missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljung throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Hughes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hughes prevents Ljung from improving his position.
Ljung wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Ljung is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljung is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes is thwarting Ljung's attempts to control the position.
Hughes is trying to control. Ljung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Ljung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Ljung is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Ljung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes wants to control but Ljung is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ljung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ljung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ljung looking for submissions off his back.
Ljung trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ljung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ljung on the ground.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ljung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ljung trying to control here.
Ljung has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hughes wants to control but Ljung is keeping him busy.
Ljung wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Ljung is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ljung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ljung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!#SUB2#
Hughes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ljung.
Hughes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ljung is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hughes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ljung off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kent Ljung! |
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Event:
RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kourov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Kourov throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Kourov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kourov has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Kourov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kourov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kourov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kourov backwards. #BC2#
Kourov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Kourov sprawls well.#T1#
Kourov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Hughes is rocked!
Kourov lands a body shot.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kourov weaves into range and cracks Hughes right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hughes goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kourov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Vino Kourov said 'great thanks to Ramirez School of Excellence and its boss Jeffrey Ramirez. I'm here to stay !'. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forde tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forde to the ground. Forde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forde as he jumps to the side.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forde throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hughes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Forde, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Forde against the cage but Forde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joshua Forde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hughes.#TD#
Forde shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Forde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Forde is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Forde works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Forde landing with the ground and pound.
Forde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Forde scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forde lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Hughes looking to control.
Hughes wants to stand but Forde is controlling the position.
Forde with a nice head shot there.
Forde is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Forde defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Forde pushes his legs off easily.
Forde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Forde chips away with some ground and pound.
Forde with a nice head shot there.
Forde controlling from the top position.
Forde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forde is now in half guard. #T4#
Forde lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forde slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Forde is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Forde working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Forde trying to control from Hughes's half guard. Hughes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Forde wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes controls Forde momentarily but Forde frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Forde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Forde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Forde is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hughes is trying to keep Forde in close.
Forde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forde with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Forde is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forde stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.#T1#
Forde with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forde 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.
Forde is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forde landing some decent shots from guard.
Forde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Forde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Forde works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Forde content to stall in guard here.
Forde is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Forde is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Forde manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Forde is keeping the position.
Forde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Forde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Forde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forde looking for a sweep. Not yet Forde, not yet.
Forde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forde tries to get out of the position.
Forde pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Forde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Forde keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Joshua Forde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Forde manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forde.
Forde managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Forde.
Hughes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Forde dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Forde misses with a takedown
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Forde, which made it look bad.
Forde throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forde misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forde slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Hughes looks to move away, Forde throws a big counter combo but Hughes just gets out of the way.#T1#
Forde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Forde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Forde drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Forde scores with punches from side control.
Hughes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hughes is not content to let Forde control the position.
Forde scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Forde scores with punches from side control.
Forde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forde is working Hughes over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Hughes is rocked!
Forde working the ground and pound.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Forde finish him?
Forde scoring with punches and elbows.
Forde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
Forde working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Forde in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hughes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Forde turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Forde!
Joshua Forde 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Devitt shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devitt thinking.
Devitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adrian Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Devitt.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Dante Devitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devitt fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Devitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devitt throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Devitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Devitt tries to pass.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Devitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Devitt is rocked!#TD#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Devitt is on queer street and Hughes is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Deportee fails with the takedown.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deportee.
A head kick by Deportee misses
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deportee thinking.
Deportee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Deportee persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Adrian Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artman Deportee.
Deportee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Deportee shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deportee tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deportee stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Deportee with a poor takedown
and Deportee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deportee looks winded!
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes shoots in but Deportee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Deportee.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hughes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Deportee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deportee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Deportee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deportee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deportee misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Deportee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deportee defends it nicely.#T3#
Deportee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deportee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Deportee manages to avoid it.
Hughes checks a low kick from Deportee.
Deportee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Deportee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a big right hand! Oh Deportee is in trouble here! Hughes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob tries to clinch up
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob looks to clinch
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Bob.
Bob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bob throws a lazy body kick
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Bob tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard.
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bob. #SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Bob keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes wants to stand but Bob is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob wants to hit a sweep here but Hughes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bob there!
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hughes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hughes trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bob closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Hughes counters with a left hand that sends Bob to the canvas! #ROC#Bob is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Berimbolo Bob has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Hughes prevents Bob from standing back up.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adrian Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob 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.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Hughes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hughes stops Bob from getting back to his feet.
Hughes is thwarting Bob's attempts to control the position.#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 take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob is trying is best to control the position here.
Bob is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob misses with a combination
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##TD2#
Bob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.
Bob trying to control the position but Hughes is working away. #T4#
Bob wants to stand but Hughes has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bob tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
Bob trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berimbolo Bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bob moves to clinch but Hughes breaks away
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp right that sends Bob to the canvas! Hughes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Uno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Uno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes is not content to let Uno control the position.
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Uno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hughes looking to control.
#SUB#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Uno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Uno tries to pass. #T1#
Uno landing with the ground and pound.
Uno stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uno 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.
Uno postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Uno lands a couple of digs.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uno's guard. #REVR#
Uno keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uno is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Uno 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.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Uno keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Uno trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Uno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Uno shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Uno is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hughes postures up.
Uno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uno looking to control.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Uno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
Uno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Test Uno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Uno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uno but Uno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adrian Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uno defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uno leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Uno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Uno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno cracks Hughes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hughes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Uno working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Hughes is rocked!#T1#
Uno working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Uno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hughes is not content to let Uno control the position.
Uno lands some shots froms side control.
Uno lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hughes down.
Uno lands a strong strike to the head of Hughes. That's dazed him! Uno looking to finish here. Hughes is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Uno lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Uno! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adrian Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Dubberly counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hughes (0) vs (6) Dubberly
Dubberly is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Dubberly isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Hughes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hughes (0) vs (9) Dubberly#T2#
Dubberly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hughes.
Dubberly controlling well, preventing Hughes from escaping the position.
Hughes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hughes tries to escape but Dubberly has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dubberly has locked on a rear naked choke here! Hughes is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claude Dubberly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.#CL2#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hughes has McGregor pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hughes's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hughes stalling against the cage.
McGregor 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.
Adrian Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix McGregor.#T1##BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Adrian Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Hughes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Phoenix McGregor has been cut.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
McGregor takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
And Hughes counters with a quick kick to the body but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
McGregor misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor looks winded!#T3#
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Hughes.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
McGregor tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily#KD#
and Hughes counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGregor! Hughes lets McGregor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#McGregor is rocked!
Phoenix McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Are you kidding me?! Hughes ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McGregor clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Crawford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Crawford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford lands with a shot to the body.
Crawford has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Crawford rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Crawford misses with the body kick
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A jab from Crawford finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Adrian Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes throws a push kick but Crawford slaps the foot to one side.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes lands a jab.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Crawford swinging wildly here.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Hughes.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!#T4#
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Crawford is holding his hands too far apart here. Hughes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Crawford is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Winner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hughes to the mat! Hughes manages to get full guard.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Winner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Winner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hughes wants to stand up but Winner is controlling him. #SUB2#
Winner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Winner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Winner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hughes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winner has Hughes in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Winner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hughes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winner has tightened it up now! Hughes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Winner !
A relieved looking James Winner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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