Post by The Sandmen on Feb 28, 2012 14:50:02 GMT -5
Hughes enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Matt Hughes looks very relaxed.
Rickson Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the second time time they meet inside the cage. Hughes won the frist one.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Matt Hughes comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Rickson Gracie comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Rickson Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Hughes breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rickson is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rickson's face with those brutal elbows! Rickson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rickson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Hughes goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Hughes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
Good movement from Hughes
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rickson's Nose is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Nice move by Hughes who clinches and pushes Rickson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes tries to breaks Rickson Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Hughes launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rickson's ribs.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
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 fakes a punch to Rickson Gracie ribs and the tries to trip him
Rickson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Rickson Gracie pushes away Hughes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hughes doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rickson Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches towards Rickson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rickson Gracie receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Hughes struggles and protects himself.
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson catches an ankle and Hughes is tripped to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Rickson is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Hughes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Rickson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Hughes hovers above Rickson
Good punches to Rickson's body.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Matt Hughes.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rickson
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Matt Hughes forces Rickson Gracie to open his guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Hughes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Rickson's face!
The ref pulls off Matt Hughes! Rickson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rickson has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 37/41 (90%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 12,08
Clinch Damage 1,21
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 262 s
People at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) will not regret paying for this ticket. Hughes's awesome performance was worth the money.
Rickson Gracie was making the people snore here. ManMMA management should talk with this guy.
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!
Matt Hughes looks very relaxed.
Rickson Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the second time time they meet inside the cage. Hughes won the frist one.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Matt Hughes comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Rickson Gracie comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Matt Hughes and Rickson Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Hughes breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Hughes
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Hughes tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rickson is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rickson's face with those brutal elbows! Rickson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rickson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Hughes goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Hughes, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
Good movement from Hughes
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rickson's Nose is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Nice move by Hughes who clinches and pushes Rickson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes tries to breaks Rickson Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Hughes launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rickson's ribs.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
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 fakes a punch to Rickson Gracie ribs and the tries to trip him
Rickson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Rickson Gracie pushes away Hughes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hughes doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rickson Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches towards Rickson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Rickson Gracie receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Rickson Gracie's ribs!
Rickson struggles and protects himself.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few hard punches to Matt Hughes's ribs!
Hughes struggles and protects himself.
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson catches an ankle and Hughes is tripped to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Hughes
Rickson is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Hughes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Rickson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Hughes hovers above Rickson
Good punches to Rickson's body.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Matt Hughes.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Rickson
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Matt Hughes forces Rickson Gracie to open his guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Hughes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rickson Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rickson Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Rickson
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Rickson's face!
The ref pulls off Matt Hughes! Rickson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Rickson has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Matt Hughes by TKO (GnP) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 37/41 (90%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 12,08
Clinch Damage 1,21
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 262 s
People at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) will not regret paying for this ticket. Hughes's awesome performance was worth the money.
Rickson Gracie was making the people snore here. ManMMA management should talk with this guy.
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!