Post by The Sandmen on Aug 2, 2017 23:03:50 GMT -5
Royce Gracie is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Matt Hughes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Royce slips out of Hughes's hooks.
Hughes misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Hughes ducks under...
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce 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 Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Hughes is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Royce Gracie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab Matt Hughes's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Royce scoop up Matt Hughes's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Hughes to the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Hughes rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Royce won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hughes misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Matt Hughes, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Hughes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Nothing from this... Royce Gracie seems frustrated.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce 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.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
Royce is not making himself an easy target.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Hughes continues in closed guard
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Hughes showing excellent timing, blasts Royce Gracie with a right hand.
Royce steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Hughes leads with a punch
Royce Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Hughes fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Royce Gracie by KO (Uppercut) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 3/21 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
WTF? Royce Gracie with a flash KO finish? WTF?
Also...
My record is skipping. I think this is Brent Rambo's fault. You're behind this shit, aren't you Brent Rambo?
Asshole.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Matt Hughes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Royce slips out of Hughes's hooks.
Hughes misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Hughes ducks under...
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce 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 Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Hughes is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Royce Gracie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab Matt Hughes's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Royce scoop up Matt Hughes's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Hughes to the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Hughes rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Royce won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hughes misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Royce goes for an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Matt Hughes, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Hughes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Nothing from this... Royce Gracie seems frustrated.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce 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.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
Royce is not making himself an easy target.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Royce shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Hughes continues in closed guard
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Royce
Matt Hughes tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Royce
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Hughes showing excellent timing, blasts Royce Gracie with a right hand.
Royce steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Hughes leads with a punch
Royce Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Hughes fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Royce Gracie by KO (Uppercut) at 2:49 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 3/21 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 323 s
WTF? Royce Gracie with a flash KO finish? WTF?
Also...
My record is skipping. I think this is Brent Rambo's fault. You're behind this shit, aren't you Brent Rambo?
Asshole.