Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2024 2:13:30 GMT -5
Surprised to learn these guys have fought thrice before!
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Matt Hughes looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Tony Ferguson has fight Matt Hughes 3 times. He has won 2 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes circles around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
Tony Ferguson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hughes follows Tony Ferguson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Tony Ferguson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Hughes's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Hughes pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes tries to holds Tony Ferguson in a clinch against the fence
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson escapes from the clinch before Matt Hughes could keep him in place
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
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...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks a few elbows and now Matt Hughes will have to look for another option here.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Matt Hughes looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Tony Ferguson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Hughes manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
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
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's face
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hughes tries to get a side mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson wraps his leg around Matt Hughes leg and prevents him from moving.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Tony Ferguson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Hughes cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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
Hughes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
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Round 2
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Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes is standing while Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is on the ground on his back
Tony Ferguson 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.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A wicked punch by Tony Ferguson
rocks Hughes!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Hughes in 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tony Ferguson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Hughes slips out. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Hughes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes pushes Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls and he's now on half guard over Matt Hughes. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes is not able to stop Hughes ground skills and Tony Ferguson moves to side mount!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson looks to pass to mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks those punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has one hook in and keeps working!
Keith Peterson 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Tony Ferguson
rocks Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sprawls and remains on his feet.
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
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
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!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to move under Hughes control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Tony Ferguson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks them effectively.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Tony Ferguson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Hughes
Tony Ferguson hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Chin
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hughes.
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 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
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tony Ferguson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson uses his strength to keep Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson at a disadvantage
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Tony Ferguson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Hughes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hughes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hughes's ribs.
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.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Keith Peterson 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tony Ferguson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hughes with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tony Ferguson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Matt Hughes and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony Ferguson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson who put distance between them
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tony Ferguson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Matt Hughes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tony Ferguson!
That one almost breaks Hughes's chin! He is knocked down!
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Hughes hyper-extended his left leg
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
An overhand right from Tony Ferguson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tony Ferguson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hughes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Hughes's cheek! Hughes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Hughes laid out on the mat! Tony Ferguson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by KO (Punch) at 2:29 Round 4
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 39/42 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 547 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 566 s
People at Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's awesome performance was worth the money. (619 points)
Nice effort tonight from Matt Hughes who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (213 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Cucuy did not give Hughes a chance to even their series with this complete performance.
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Matt Hughes looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Tony Ferguson has fight Matt Hughes 3 times. He has won 2 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Hughes circles around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Tony Ferguson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Tony Ferguson tries to take advantage...
Tony Ferguson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson takes a break to breathe while holding Matt Hughes.
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hughes follows Tony Ferguson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Hughes needs to stop playing Tony Ferguson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Hughes's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
It looks like Hughes was hit by a bus!
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Hughes pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Hughes tries to holds Tony Ferguson in a clinch against the fence
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson escapes from the clinch before Matt Hughes could keep him in place
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
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...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks a few elbows and now Matt Hughes will have to look for another option here.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Matt Hughes looks to mount Tony Ferguson...
Tony Ferguson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Hughes manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Tony Ferguson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
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
Hughes works on the ground with his fingers over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's face
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hughes tries to get a side mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson wraps his leg around Matt Hughes leg and prevents him from moving.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Tony Ferguson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Matt Hughes passes momentarily but Tony Ferguson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Hughes cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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
Hughes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Hughes throws a lazy kick
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Hughes's Mouth is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson.
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Round 2
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Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hughes spins out, but Tony Ferguson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hughes is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes is standing while Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is on the ground on his back
Tony Ferguson 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.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A wicked punch by Tony Ferguson
rocks Hughes!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Hughes in 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Hughes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tony Ferguson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hughes's chin! That stops Hughes in his tracks!
Hughes's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Hughes slips out. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Hughes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony Ferguson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes pushes Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls and he's now on half guard over Matt Hughes. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes is not able to stop Hughes ground skills and Tony Ferguson moves to side mount!
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Tony Ferguson looks to pass to mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Deep breaths from Matt Hughes who tries a hammer punch to Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's ribs.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks those punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has one hook in and keeps working!
Keith Peterson 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Tony Ferguson
rocks Hughes!
Tony Ferguson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sprawls and remains on his feet.
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
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
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!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to move under Hughes control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Tony Ferguson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Forehead
Tony Ferguson is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks them effectively.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony Ferguson is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Tony Ferguson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Hughes
Tony Ferguson hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Chin
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Hughes's punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hughes.
Hughes is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Matt Hughes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Matt Hughes looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 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
Matt Hughes tries to roll on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tony Ferguson to fight back!
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tony Ferguson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Tony Ferguson in his guard.
Tony Ferguson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tony Ferguson is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson uses his strength to keep Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson at a disadvantage
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tony Ferguson looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Tony Ferguson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls him over and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hughes! Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Hughes with one hook in
Hughes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hughes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Hughes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hughes's ribs.
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.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Hughes tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Hughes any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Keith Peterson 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tony Ferguson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hughes with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tony Ferguson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Tony Ferguson!
Hughes is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Matt Hughes and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
You can see Hughes's blood making stains in the mat.
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hughes misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony Ferguson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Hughes embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson who put distance between them
Matt Hughes is a bloody mess!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Matt Hughes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tony Ferguson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Matt Hughes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tony Ferguson!
That one almost breaks Hughes's chin! He is knocked down!
Hughes's Chin is beginning to swell
Hughes has a small cut in his Chin
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
Hughes hyper-extended his left leg
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a kick to Hughes's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
An overhand right from Tony Ferguson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hughes's stops that one with his face! How is Hughes standing?!
Hughes's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tony Ferguson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hughes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Hughes's cheek! Hughes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Hughes laid out on the mat! Tony Ferguson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Tony Ferguson by KO (Punch) at 2:29 Round 4
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 39/42 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 547 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 566 s
People at Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's awesome performance was worth the money. (619 points)
Nice effort tonight from Matt Hughes who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (213 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Cucuy did not give Hughes a chance to even their series with this complete performance.
