Post by The Sandman on Mar 3, 2023 0:28:08 GMT -5
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Matt Hughes shifts back and forth nervously.
Tony Ferguson has fight Matt Hughes 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Hughes is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Tony Ferguson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Matt Hughes comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson looks to be in very good shape.
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks Matt Hughes's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to open up Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to block them with his hands...
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hughes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Hughes rolls on his back.
Marc Goddard halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hughes's ribs.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson with a double overhooks!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Tony Ferguson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Crushing shot to Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Hughes in half guard.
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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Hughes throws a body kick.
Blocked by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a furious hook!
That hits Hughes's chin like a wrecking ball! Hughes loses balance and goes to the mat.
Marc Goddard halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Incredible haymaker from Tony Ferguson!
You can see Matt Hughes's head being snapped backwards!
A bunch of leg kicks from Matt Hughes
are bothering his opponent.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tony Ferguson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Tony Ferguson isolates Matt Hughes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is locking that Arm Triangle...
Matt Hughes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson suddenly holds Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Tony Ferguson!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Body shots by Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson covers up.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson holds Matt Hughes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Marc Goddard 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson and Hughes circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson circles around Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Tony Ferguson landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Hughes is down! Hughes has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tony Ferguson!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by KO (Punch) at 3:05 Round 2
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
This was shaping up to be a pretty good fight, then Tony found the perfect opening for the perfect Flash KO shot, and bing-done.
Matt Hughes shifts back and forth nervously.
Tony Ferguson has fight Matt Hughes 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Hughes is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Tony Ferguson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Matt Hughes comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Matt Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson looks to be in very good shape.
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to close the guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks Matt Hughes's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to open up Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to block them with his hands...
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Matt Hughes looks to pass to mount...
Hughes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hughes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tony Ferguson rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Hughes rolls on his back.
Marc Goddard halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hughes's ribs.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson with a double overhooks!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hughes looks to work from half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to free his leg
Tony Ferguson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Crushing shot to Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's body! He's holding his side
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is looking to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Hughes in half guard.
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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Hughes throws a body kick.
Blocked by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a furious hook!
That hits Hughes's chin like a wrecking ball! Hughes loses balance and goes to the mat.
Marc Goddard halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Incredible haymaker from Tony Ferguson!
You can see Matt Hughes's head being snapped backwards!
A bunch of leg kicks from Matt Hughes
are bothering his opponent.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tony Ferguson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Tony Ferguson isolates Matt Hughes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is locking that Arm Triangle...
Matt Hughes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson suddenly holds Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Tony Ferguson!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Body shots by Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson covers up.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson holds Matt Hughes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tony Ferguson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Marc Goddard 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson and Hughes circle around the center of the cage.
Tony Ferguson circles around Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a body shot
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Tony Ferguson landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Hughes is down! Hughes has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tony Ferguson!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by KO (Punch) at 3:05 Round 2
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
This was shaping up to be a pretty good fight, then Tony found the perfect opening for the perfect Flash KO shot, and bing-done.
