Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2013 17:55:18 GMT -5
Matt Hughes (19-11) vs. Paul Daley (6-1)
Matt Hughes looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Paul Daley doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Hughes and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Semtex's kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Semtex has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paul Daley holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Hughes is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Semtex's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Paul Daley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Daley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Daley doesn't defend himself!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Matt Hughes struggles a bit before breaking Semtex's attemp of grappling
Semtex jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Paul Daley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Semtex throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Solid jabs from Matt Hughes.
Nice punches.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes hovers above Semtex
Paul Daley stops him from throwing strikes.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hughes who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hughes launches a flurry of punches
Semtex slips out of danger.
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Paul Daley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Hughes deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to jump to side mount.
Paul Daley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Semtex is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Daley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Paul Daley can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex gets a good position on the ground. ..
Hughes holds Paul Daley arms and counters his opponent punches.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Hughes
who is bobbing and weaving.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hughes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Hughes's cheek! Hughes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Semtex is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes throws an uppercut
Semtex slips it.
Hughes misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Hughes
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex tries to take Matt Hughes to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hughes is with is back on the ground now.
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Hughes
Semtex tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Hughes
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Semtex steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hughes.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Hughes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hughes is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Matt Hughes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Semtex wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Paul Daley chases Hughes and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hughes steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Hughes is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
puts Hughes in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Nose
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Semtex sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hughes's face
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Semtex is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Semtex is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Semtex doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Paul Daley was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Semtex 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!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Semtex delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hughes is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex 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!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hughes.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley slides his arm under Matt Hughes's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Matt Hughes pulls down on Paul Daley's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hughes, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Semtex moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Semtex has one of his arm over Matt Hughes's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Semtex has one of his arm over Matt Hughes's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Paul Daley caliber.
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Paul Daley tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paul Daley. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Semtex struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Hughes follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
Hughes has a small cut in his Nose
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes grab one of Paul Daley's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Semtex done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Semtex grab one of Matt Hughes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Paul Daley throw Hughes to the mat like a ragdoll
Semtex is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley steps back and allows Hughes to get back to his feet.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Paul Daley wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Paul Daley has left Hughes unconscious! What a finish by Paul Daley!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (High kick) at 0:53 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/3 (133%)
GnP strikes 23/37 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 25/36 (69%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/49 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 508 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Paul Daley is the winner!
Fight of the night. Period. Hughes DOMINATED the first round with ground and pound and it looked like Daley was finally out of his league in this tournament. But when round two started, Daley would have none of it. He came back and returned large portions of damage back to Hughes, completely evening the fight by the end of the second. In the third, he took control with more of the momentum, but Hughes wasn;t out of it, keeping some of the fight alive, though Daley was still give'er'ing on Hughes face.
Matt Hughes looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Paul Daley doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Hughes and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hughes attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Semtex's kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Semtex's face with those brutal elbows! Semtex needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to open up Paul Daley's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Semtex in the side of the head
Semtex has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paul Daley holds Matt Hughes and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Hughes is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Semtex's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Paul Daley's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Daley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Daley doesn't defend himself!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Matt Hughes struggles a bit before breaking Semtex's attemp of grappling
Semtex jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Paul Daley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Semtex throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Solid jabs from Matt Hughes.
Nice punches.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes hovers above Semtex
Paul Daley stops him from throwing strikes.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hughes who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hughes launches a flurry of punches
Semtex slips out of danger.
Paul Daley goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Paul Daley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Hughes deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Semtex
Hughes tries to jump to side mount.
Paul Daley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Semtex is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Daley wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Paul Daley can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Hughes
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex gets a good position on the ground. ..
Hughes holds Paul Daley arms and counters his opponent punches.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Hughes
who is bobbing and weaving.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hughes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Hughes's cheek! Hughes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Semtex is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes throws an uppercut
Semtex slips it.
Hughes misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Hughes
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex tries to take Matt Hughes to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hughes is with is back on the ground now.
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Hughes
Semtex tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Hughes
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Semtex steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hughes.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Matt Hughes, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Hughes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hughes is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Matt Hughes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Semtex wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Paul Daley chases Hughes and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hughes steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Hughes is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Paul Daley
puts Hughes in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Nose
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Semtex sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hughes's face
Hughes has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Semtex is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Semtex is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Semtex doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Paul Daley was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Semtex 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!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Semtex delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hughes is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Semtex 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!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hughes.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley slides his arm under Matt Hughes's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Matt Hughes pulls down on Paul Daley's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hughes, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Semtex moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Hughes adopts the turtle defense and Semtex is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Semtex has one of his arm over Matt Hughes's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hughes!
Semtex has one of his arm over Matt Hughes's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Paul Daley caliber.
Paul Daley aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
Paul Daley tries to open Hughes's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paul Daley. Hughes is unable to cover himself now!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex is in rear mount over Hughes with two hooks in
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Semtex struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Hughes follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
Hughes has a small cut in his Nose
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes grab one of Paul Daley's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Semtex done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Semtex grab one of Matt Hughes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Paul Daley throw Hughes to the mat like a ragdoll
Semtex is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley steps back and allows Hughes to get back to his feet.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Paul Daley wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Paul Daley has left Hughes unconscious! What a finish by Paul Daley!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (High kick) at 0:53 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/3 (133%)
GnP strikes 23/37 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 25/36 (69%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/49 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 508 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Paul Daley is the winner!
Fight of the night. Period. Hughes DOMINATED the first round with ground and pound and it looked like Daley was finally out of his league in this tournament. But when round two started, Daley would have none of it. He came back and returned large portions of damage back to Hughes, completely evening the fight by the end of the second. In the third, he took control with more of the momentum, but Hughes wasn;t out of it, keeping some of the fight alive, though Daley was still give'er'ing on Hughes face.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!