Post by The Sandmen on Apr 29, 2014 16:53:24 GMT -5
Carlos Condit glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Matt Hughes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Matt Hughes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hughes is holding Carlos Condit's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes aggressively and repeatedly punches Condit.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Carlos Condit sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Matt Hughes tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Carlos Condit regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Matt Hughes is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Carlos Condit moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Hughes launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A punch from Matt Hughes
grazes Condit's right cheek.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hughes seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Condit dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes circles around Condit
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
that forces Condit to try and defend better.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit 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 Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Matt Hughes can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Condit measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Condit
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit holds Matt Hughes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit catch Matt Hughes's right arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
Condit misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Condit.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right eye
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Carlos Condit tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Carlos Condit who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Condit struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carlos Condit
well done Condit falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Hughes away.
Matt Hughes takes a kick to the body.
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Hughes opts to jump inside Condit's guard.
Condit didn't see that coming. Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit now.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Matt Hughes pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Carlos Condit struggles not allowing Matt Hughes improve his position.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Condit uses his forearms to block the impact!
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit tries an armbar from the bottom!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carlos Condit
Blocked by Condit.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Condit and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Left cheek
Matt Hughes and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Matt Hughes tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Superb haymaker by Condit
Hughes manages to move aside
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Matt Hughes throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Carlos Condit is opening up on Hughes and raining down combinations!
Hughes's corner looks worried!
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Condit waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Carlos Condit is on half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in half 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.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Carlos Condit tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Condit's ribs.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matt Hughes has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Hughes launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Matt Hughes moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Matt Hughes and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Carlos Condit pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes shoots and grab Carlos Condit's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Condit sprawl and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and moves laterally.
Carlos Condit and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carlos Condit is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Carlos Condit saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hughes is going to have a headache after this one.
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hughes's face!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Hughes
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Carlos Condit 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.
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Hughes
Solid shots!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Hughes
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit hovers above Hughes
Good punches to Hughes's body.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Carlos Condit looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes Hyper-extended his arm
Condit is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Hughes! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Hughes doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Hughes! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Hughes doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Carlos Condit.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to show some ground skills
Carlos Condit put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Hughes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Carlos Condit.
The cutman is working on Hughes's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Carlos Condit launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Left eye
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to hit Carlos Condit with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Condit dodges that
Hughes misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carlos Condit sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Carlos Condit launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Hughes laid out on the mat! Carlos Condit's corner come in to congratulate him!
Hughes's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Carlos Condit by KO (Punches) at 2:06 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 33/41 (80%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 17/32 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Hughes came on strong but faded fast after he started becoming less successful with his takedowns. Standing, Condit ruined him, and that was that. He kept the fight standing with the Takedown D, and kept the offence coming until Hughes unconcioused.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Matt Hughes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Matt Hughes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hughes is holding Carlos Condit's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes aggressively and repeatedly punches Condit.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Matt Hughes looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Carlos Condit sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Matt Hughes tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Carlos Condit regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Hughes doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Matt Hughes is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Carlos Condit moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Hughes launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A punch from Matt Hughes
grazes Condit's right cheek.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hughes seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Condit dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes circles around Condit
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
that forces Condit to try and defend better.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit 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 Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Matt Hughes can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Condit measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hughes's side.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Condit
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Condit holds Matt Hughes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Hughes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit catch Matt Hughes's right arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Condit is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Not a desiderable position that Hughes is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Condit tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
Condit misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Condit.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right eye
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Carlos Condit tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Carlos Condit who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Condit struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carlos Condit
well done Condit falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Hughes away.
Matt Hughes takes a kick to the body.
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hughes is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Hughes opts to jump inside Condit's guard.
Condit didn't see that coming. Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit now.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Matt Hughes pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Carlos Condit struggles not allowing Matt Hughes improve his position.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Condit uses his forearms to block the impact!
Condit is trying to counter now!
Condit tries an armbar from the bottom!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Hughes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carlos Condit
Blocked by Condit.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Condit and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Left cheek
Matt Hughes and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Matt Hughes tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Superb haymaker by Condit
Hughes manages to move aside
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Matt Hughes throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
Carlos Condit is opening up on Hughes and raining down combinations!
Hughes's corner looks worried!
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Condit waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Carlos Condit is on half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in half 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.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Carlos Condit uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Carlos Condit tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Condit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit looks to pass to mount...
Condit slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Condit's ribs.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matt Hughes has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
Hughes launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Matt Hughes moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Matt Hughes and Condit engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Hughes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Carlos Condit embrace and tries to move away...
Carlos Condit pushes Hughes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit struggles and launches a few punches to Hughes's head
Those punches are hitting! Hughes covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Hughes shoots and grab Carlos Condit's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Condit sprawl and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carlos Condit fakes a move and moves laterally.
Carlos Condit and Hughes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carlos Condit is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes is holding Carlos Condit's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit shows great balance while pushing away Matt Hughes
Condit is trying to counter now!
Carlos Condit's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Carlos Condit saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hughes is going to have a headache after this one.
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hughes's face!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Hughes
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Condit succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Carlos Condit 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.
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Hughes
Solid shots!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit is in open guard over Hughes
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hughes from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit hovers above Hughes
Good punches to Hughes's body.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Carlos Condit looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes Hyper-extended his arm
Condit is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Condit caliber.
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Hughes! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Hughes doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Hughes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes struggles to free himself
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Hughes! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Hughes doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Hughes's eyes...
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Condit is locking that Armbar...
Hughes holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Carlos Condit.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to show some ground skills
Carlos Condit put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Hughes tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Condit
Hughes is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Carlos Condit rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
Good looking punches from Carlos Condit on the ground
They could take their toll on Hughes.
Hughes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Condit is in rear mount over Hughes
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches Hughes.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Carlos Condit.
The cutman is working on Hughes's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Mouth
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Carlos Condit launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Left eye
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Hughes tries to hit Carlos Condit with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Condit dodges that
Hughes misses a step and Carlos Condit sees an opportunity to counter him!
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carlos Condit sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hughes doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Carlos Condit with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Hughes's ribs!
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Carlos Condit!
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Carlos Condit launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Hughes laid out on the mat! Carlos Condit's corner come in to congratulate him!
Hughes's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Carlos Condit by KO (Punches) at 2:06 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 33/41 (80%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 17/32 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Hughes came on strong but faded fast after he started becoming less successful with his takedowns. Standing, Condit ruined him, and that was that. He kept the fight standing with the Takedown D, and kept the offence coming until Hughes unconcioused.
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