Post by The Sandmen on Jun 11, 2019 2:43:30 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Pettis while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Matt Hughes looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Pettis and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
Pettis is not making himself an easy target.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pettis has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes hovers above Pettis
Anthony Pettis stops him from throwing strikes.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Pettis throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hughes moves back and takes a deep breath.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Pettis knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Pettis is taking the best of the fight.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Inside leg kick from Hughes
that goes awry.
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Pettis is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hughes misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hughes stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anthony Pettis is coming in again!
Pettis goes to the body...
He punishes Hughes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
Pettis 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 attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anthony Pettis moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hughes moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Hughes seems to be done!
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Hughes.
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A high kick from Anthony Pettis
glances off Hughes.
Pettis showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Hughes with a right hand.
Great hook by Anthony Pettis! Matt Hughes is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anthony Pettis turns out the lights for Hughes! What an astonishing KO by Pettis!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (Punch) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/23 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Wow. Pettis shredded Hughes. I guess its harder to choke people out when they are your size, and trained MMA fighters, eh Matty H?
Matt Hughes looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Pettis and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Anthony Pettis's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
Pettis is not making himself an easy target.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pettis has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes hovers above Pettis
Anthony Pettis stops him from throwing strikes.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Pettis throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hughes moves back and takes a deep breath.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Pettis knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hughes misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Pettis is taking the best of the fight.
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Inside leg kick from Hughes
that goes awry.
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Pettis is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hughes misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hughes stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anthony Pettis is coming in again!
Pettis goes to the body...
He punishes Hughes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Pettis looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Hughes is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pettis.
Pettis 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 attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Pettis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anthony Pettis moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hughes moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
High kick from Anthony Pettis!
Hughes seems to be done!
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Shovel hook by Anthony Pettis
tags Hughes.
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Pettis takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A high kick from Anthony Pettis
glances off Hughes.
Pettis showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Hughes with a right hand.
Great hook by Anthony Pettis! Matt Hughes is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anthony Pettis turns out the lights for Hughes! What an astonishing KO by Pettis!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Pettis by KO (Punch) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/23 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Wow. Pettis shredded Hughes. I guess its harder to choke people out when they are your size, and trained MMA fighters, eh Matty H?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!