Post by The Sandmen on Aug 11, 2020 19:37:52 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Matt Hughes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Hughes tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes grapple with Anthony Pettis and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anthony Pettis falls hard on the mat with Matt Hughes on top of him
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
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
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anthony Pettis and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pettis and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:30 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
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
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 moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pettis is countered by Matt Hughes.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes cartwheels towards Pettis!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anthony Pettis.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anthony Pettis, who is barely covering up!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Anthony Pettis is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Matt Hughes has left Pettis staggered! Matt Hughes should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Hughes throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Hughes tries to jump to side mount.
Anthony Pettis closed his guard around Matt Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to show some ground skills
Hughes uses his strength to keep Hughes at a disadvantage
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Pettis creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Anthony Pettis and moves to half guard
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Hughes's head!
Hughes slips the punch.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anthony Pettis work his BJJ game.
Anthony Pettis 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 tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pettis is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Deep breaths from Anthony Pettis who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Matt Hughes was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hughes tries to end this with a RNC!
Pettis manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hughes is unable to move under Pettis control.
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hughes is unable to move under Pettis control.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Pettis has given his back to Matt Hughes who is trying to get one hook in!
Pettis struggles in the ground trying to break Hughes's control
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
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
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Hughes.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good front kick from Pettis!
Hughes stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Anthony Pettis
goes awry.
Pettis misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Anthony Pettis
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anthony Pettis charges at Hughes throwing flurries left and right.
Matt Hughes gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anthony Pettis
Blocked by Pettis.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
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
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Hughes creates enough space to control Anthony Pettis's leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over 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,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes is not able to stop Hughes ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Pettis only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hughes is wobbling!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Hughes tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pettis is trying to block them with his hands...
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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and frees his leg!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes is trying to counter now!
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.
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis 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.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis regains half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes storms over Pettis with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pettis's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes pushes Pettis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Pettis wraps his legs while he holds Matt Hughes's head... Tight guard!
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hughes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg...
Pettis rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Pettis uses his strength to keep Pettis at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Anthony Pettis tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hughes's face
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Matt Hughes checks the kick.
Pettis spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Hughes blocks with his arms and leg
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Solid shot from Matt Hughes to the body.
Pettis didn't like that.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hughes's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries an armbar!
Pettis hold his own hand and breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Hughes.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that goes awry.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
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
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 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
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hughes.
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Round 5
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Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pettis can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Hughes.
Pettis launches a furious hook!
That hits Hughes's chin like a wrecking ball! Hughes loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Pettis is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes tries to hit Anthony Pettis with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pettis steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pettis hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Pettis is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pettis begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hughes
Matt Hughes is smart enough to duck backwards
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Matt Hughes
mostly hits air.
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hughes is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Hughes blocks.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Nothing from this... Anthony Pettis seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
Hughes checks it.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Anthony Pettis
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hughes from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Hughes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anthony Pettis launches a few punches...
Matt Hughes dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Anthony Pettis slips his head out and ends up in Matt Hughes's guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Anthony Pettis and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Pettis misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
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 3:00 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in side 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Pettis uses his strength to keep Pettis at a disadvantage
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to 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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
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.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Pettis
grazes the chin of Hughes.
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
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
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Anthony Pettis's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pettis is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Pettis's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has given his back to Matt Hughes who is trying to get one hook in!
Matt Hughes has one hook in!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis with one hook in
Hughes has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Pettis.
Nicely done! Hughes now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis with two hooks in
Matt Hughes throws his leg over Anthony Pettis's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Matt Hughes's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Matt Hughes appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Pettis's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Anthony Pettis frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Matt Hughes and ends up on top!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
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.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Matt Hughes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 16/33 (48%)
Kicks 3/10 (30%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/66 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1054 s
Pettis is just not Hughes.
Matt Hughes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pettis dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Hughes tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes grapple with Anthony Pettis and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anthony Pettis falls hard on the mat with Matt Hughes on top of him
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
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
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Anthony Pettis and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pettis and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:30 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
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
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 moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pettis is countered by Matt Hughes.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes cartwheels towards Pettis!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anthony Pettis.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anthony Pettis, who is barely covering up!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Anthony Pettis is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Matt Hughes has left Pettis staggered! Matt Hughes should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Hughes throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Hughes tries to jump to side mount.
Anthony Pettis closed his guard around Matt Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to show some ground skills
Hughes uses his strength to keep Hughes at a disadvantage
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Pettis creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Anthony Pettis and moves to half guard
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Anthony Pettis sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Hughes's head!
Hughes slips the punch.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Anthony Pettis work his BJJ game.
Anthony Pettis 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 tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pettis is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Deep breaths from Anthony Pettis who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
That hit Hughes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Matt Hughes was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hughes tries to end this with a RNC!
Pettis manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hughes is unable to move under Pettis control.
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Hughes is unable to move under Pettis control.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Pettis has given his back to Matt Hughes who is trying to get one hook in!
Pettis struggles in the ground trying to break Hughes's control
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has Hughes controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
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
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Hughes.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good front kick from Pettis!
Hughes stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Anthony Pettis
goes awry.
Pettis misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Anthony Pettis
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anthony Pettis charges at Hughes throwing flurries left and right.
Matt Hughes gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anthony Pettis
Blocked by Pettis.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
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
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Hughes creates enough space to control Anthony Pettis's leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over 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,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes is not able to stop Hughes ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Pettis only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Hughes is wobbling!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Hughes!
Hughes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Hughes tries to open up Pettis with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pettis is trying to block them with his hands...
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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hughes struggles and frees his leg!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Hughes struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Hughes is trying to counter now!
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.
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis 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.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Anthony Pettis regains half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes storms over Pettis with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pettis's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes pushes Pettis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Pettis wraps his legs while he holds Matt Hughes's head... Tight guard!
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hughes blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Pettis
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg...
Pettis rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Pettis uses his strength to keep Pettis at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Pettis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Anthony Pettis tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hughes's face
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Pettis dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hughes's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Matt Hughes checks the kick.
Pettis spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Hughes blocks with his arms and leg
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Solid shot from Matt Hughes to the body.
Pettis didn't like that.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Matt Hughes looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hughes's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Hughes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Pettis's arm and tries an armbar!
Pettis hold his own hand and breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Hughes.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pettis jumps and tries to free his leg! Hughes doesn't allow this but Anthony Pettis is able to get half guard here.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis pushes Hughes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hughes rolls and he's now on half guard over Anthony Pettis. Nice reversal.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that goes awry.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Hughes is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
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
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 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
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hughes.
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Round 5
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Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pettis can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Hughes.
Pettis launches a furious hook!
That hits Hughes's chin like a wrecking ball! Hughes loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Pettis is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes tries to hit Anthony Pettis with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pettis steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pettis hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Pettis is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis creates space and allows Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pettis begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hughes
Matt Hughes is smart enough to duck backwards
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Matt Hughes
mostly hits air.
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hughes is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Hughes blocks.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Nothing from this... Anthony Pettis seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
Hughes checks it.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Anthony Pettis
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hughes from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Hughes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Hughes pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis tries to take Matt Hughes down... Hughes stumbles backwards and Anthony Pettis launches a few punches...
Matt Hughes dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Anthony Pettis slips his head out and ends up in Matt Hughes's guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Anthony Pettis and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Pettis misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Matt Hughes
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 3:00 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in side 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 side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Pettis uses his strength to keep Pettis at a disadvantage
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to 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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
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.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Pettis
grazes the chin of Hughes.
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
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
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Anthony Pettis's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Pettis
Hughes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pettis is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Pettis's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis has given his back to Matt Hughes who is trying to get one hook in!
Matt Hughes has one hook in!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis with one hook in
Hughes has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Pettis.
Nicely done! Hughes now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Hughes is in rear mount over Pettis with two hooks in
Matt Hughes throws his leg over Anthony Pettis's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Matt Hughes's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Matt Hughes appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Pettis's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Anthony Pettis frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Matt Hughes and ends up on top!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
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.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Hughes
Pettis is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Matt Hughes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 16/33 (48%)
Kicks 3/10 (30%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/66 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1054 s
Pettis is just not Hughes.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!