Post by The Sandmen on Jul 19, 2013 13:16:37 GMT -5
Matt Hughes 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.
Josh Koscheck 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
Hughes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Hughes is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Koscheck is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Hughes moves on the ground
Matt Hughes moves to side mount
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Hughes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Koscheck and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hughes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Hughes
Great move by Koscheck who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Hughes
well done Hughes falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Hughes steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Matt Hughes just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck quickly defends.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Koscheck pushes Matt Hughes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Koscheck 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!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Josh Koscheck away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's chin with an uppercut while Hughes lands some great crosses.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Koscheck's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Josh Koscheck 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 Hughes's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Hughes struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Matt Hughes is in Koscheck open guard now
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Koscheck throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Hughes shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Matt Hughes tries a hook to the body
but Koscheck manages to dodge it
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hughes who put distance between them
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck attempts to cut off Hughes with punches
Hughes reels from the strikes.
Hughes's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
1:52 Round 3 and Hughes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from Hughes
falls short.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes tries to grapple
Koscheck moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Hughes
well done Hughes falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Josh Koscheck storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Hughes struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Hughes.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches towards Koscheck's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Koscheck seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Koscheck done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
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
Koscheck 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.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Matt Hughes
Koscheck checks it.
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck swings and Hughes has to retreat
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hughes launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Matt Hughes circles around Koscheck
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Hughes misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck struggles a bit before breaking Hughes's attemp of grappling
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Hughes staggers backwards. Koscheck wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Hughes staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes Hughes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Koscheck
Hughes fails to take Koscheck down and both man are still clinching
Josh Koscheck pushes away Hughes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck circles to get the center of the cage
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Hughes.
Matt Hughes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Nothing from this... Matt Hughes seems frustrated.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck 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!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck circles out and slips free of Matt Hughes's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Hughes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Hughes's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Matt Hughes's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hughes can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Swollen Eye) at 4:56 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 6/15 (40%)
GnP strikes 28/62 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 565 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 22/37 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Great fight until about early in the 4th, when Koscheck took complete over. Dead even before that. Damage fyling, teeth soaring into crowds, that sort of thing.
Josh Koscheck 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hughes tries to cover his face,
Hughes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Hughes is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Koscheck is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Hughes moves on the ground
Matt Hughes moves to side mount
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Hughes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Koscheck and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hughes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Hughes
Great move by Koscheck who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Hughes
well done Hughes falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Hughes steps forward
Josh Koscheck catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Matt Hughes just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck quickly defends.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Koscheck pushes Matt Hughes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Koscheck 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!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Josh Koscheck away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Matt Hughes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's chin with an uppercut while Hughes lands some great crosses.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Koscheck's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Josh Koscheck 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 Hughes's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Good looking punches from Matt Hughes on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Hughes struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Matt Hughes is in Koscheck open guard now
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Koscheck's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Koscheck doesn't fight back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Koscheck throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Matt Hughes is taking the best of the fight.
Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Hughes shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Matt Hughes tries a hook to the body
but Koscheck manages to dodge it
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hughes's jaw!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hughes who put distance between them
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Koscheck ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck attempts to cut off Hughes with punches
Hughes reels from the strikes.
Hughes's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
1:52 Round 3 and Hughes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from Hughes
falls short.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes tries to grapple
Koscheck moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Hughes
well done Hughes falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Josh Koscheck storms over Hughes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hughes's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Hughes struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Koscheck
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Koscheck blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Hughes.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches towards Koscheck's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Koscheck seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Hughes grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Koscheck done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hughes measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Matt Hughes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
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
Koscheck 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.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Matt Hughes
Koscheck checks it.
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Josh Koscheck swings and Hughes has to retreat
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hughes launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Matt Hughes circles around Koscheck
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Hughes misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck struggles a bit before breaking Hughes's attemp of grappling
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Hughes staggers backwards. Koscheck wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Hughes staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes Hughes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over Hughes!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes Hughes against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Koscheck
Hughes fails to take Koscheck down and both man are still clinching
Josh Koscheck pushes away Hughes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hughes stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck circles to get the center of the cage
Hughes is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Hughes.
Matt Hughes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hughes struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Nothing from this... Matt Hughes seems frustrated.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck 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!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Koscheck tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck circles out and slips free of Matt Hughes's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Hughes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Hughes
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Hughes's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Matt Hughes's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Hughes can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Swollen Eye) at 4:56 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 6/15 (40%)
GnP strikes 28/62 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 565 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 22/37 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Great fight until about early in the 4th, when Koscheck took complete over. Dead even before that. Damage fyling, teeth soaring into crowds, that sort of thing.