Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2017 7:33:39 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Hughes is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes swings...
...no good.
Rumble launches a furious low kick!
Hughes receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Anthony Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rumble has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Hughes struggles and protects himself.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes and Anthony Johnson are cliched up against the cage. Hughes steps for a throw
Anthony Johnson is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Rumble's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Johnson put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Rumble waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Anthony Johnson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rumble tries to open up Hughes with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Hughes blocks a few elbows and now Anthony Johnson will have to look for another option here.
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to move to full mount
Rumble succeeds
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Anthony Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Rumble is in now. Matt Hughes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Rumble knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rumble doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Hughes
Anthony Johnson tries to get his arm under Matt Hughes's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Hughes's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Hughes easily defends the attempt.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes has Rumble controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rumble is unable to move under Hughes control.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Rumble!
Hughes stumbles backwards after that one!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Rumble's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Anthony Johnson is standing now.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Hughes checks that kick!
Rumble misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
Anthony Johnson takes a kick to the body.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Hughes to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Matt Hughes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rumble blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Rumble who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Hughes's face while in the clinch!
Hughes can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Hughes's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Matt Hughes pushes away Rumble trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rumble stumbles backwards and Matt Hughes circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hughes has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rumble forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes grapple with Anthony Johnson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Rumble manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes hovers above Rumble
Good punches to Rumble's body.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
Hughes blocks those punches
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Matt Hughes.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rumble launches a hook to the body
Matt Hughes moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Hughes!
Rumble is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Rumble is connecting with a few punches
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Rumble launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hughes with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hughes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Solid low kick from Anthony Johnson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matt Hughes tries a hook to the body
but Rumble manages to dodge it
Hughes is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rumble uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Hughes sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Rumble only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hughes is wobbling!
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Anthony Johnson looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Johnson forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rumble blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rumble moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to Rumble's ribs.
Rumble blocks those punches
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anthony Johnson appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rumble's moves.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Johnson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Johnson.
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Round 4
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Anthony Johnson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for Hughes! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 0:24 Round 4
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/38 (53%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 603 s
Hughes had some good wrestling going early, but once Rumble got free and swingy, things got violent and Hughes got dead.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Hughes is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes swings...
...no good.
Rumble launches a furious low kick!
Hughes receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Anthony Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rumble has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Hughes struggles and protects himself.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes and Anthony Johnson are cliched up against the cage. Hughes steps for a throw
Anthony Johnson is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Rumble's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Johnson put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Rumble waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Anthony Johnson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rumble tries to open up Hughes with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Hughes blocks a few elbows and now Anthony Johnson will have to look for another option here.
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to move to full mount
Rumble succeeds
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Anthony Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Rumble is in now. Matt Hughes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Rumble knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rumble doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Hughes
Anthony Johnson tries to get his arm under Matt Hughes's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Hughes's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Hughes easily defends the attempt.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes has Rumble controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rumble is unable to move under Hughes control.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Rumble!
Hughes stumbles backwards after that one!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Rumble's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Anthony Johnson is standing now.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Hughes checks that kick!
Rumble misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
Anthony Johnson takes a kick to the body.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rumble is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Hughes to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Matt Hughes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rumble blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Rumble who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Hughes's face while in the clinch!
Hughes can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Hughes's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Matt Hughes pushes away Rumble trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rumble stumbles backwards and Matt Hughes circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hughes has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rumble forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes grapple with Anthony Johnson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Rumble manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes hovers above Rumble
Good punches to Rumble's body.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
Hughes blocks those punches
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rumble
Hughes is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Matt Hughes.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rumble launches a hook to the body
Matt Hughes moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Hughes!
Rumble is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Rumble is connecting with a few punches
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Rumble launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hughes with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hughes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Solid low kick from Anthony Johnson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matt Hughes tries a hook to the body
but Rumble manages to dodge it
Hughes is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rumble uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Hughes sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Rumble only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hughes is wobbling!
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Hughes
Anthony Johnson looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Johnson forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rumble blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rumble moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Hughes
Rumble tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hughes's being punished here!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to Rumble's ribs.
Rumble blocks those punches
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anthony Johnson appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rumble's moves.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Johnson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Anthony Johnson.
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Round 4
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Anthony Johnson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for Hughes! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 0:24 Round 4
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 20/38 (53%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 603 s
Hughes had some good wrestling going early, but once Rumble got free and swingy, things got violent and Hughes got dead.