I see Hughes pounding Royce and winning by ref stoppage.
Play by play from Sherdog.comBoth fighters look very composed as the first period starts. After a brief clinch against the cage, Hughes scores a takedown directy into side control. Hughes looking for a Kimura. Gracie's arm is being bent back horribly. Royce escapes but Hughes gets on his back with both hooks in. The wrestler then pounds away at Royce's head until referee "Big" John McCarthy stops the bout at 4:39 of the first round. Complete domination by the champion.
I feel like a sucker buying this ppv I knew Matt would win but he totally dominated Royce - I felt sorry for Royce after that fight
Don't be sorry for Royce. He is still a warrior worthy of the utmost respect.
Couldn't tell until I realized just recently that two of Royce's more recent fights had been draws. Wasn't the same guy anymore; his appeal was largely based on a record compiled over ten years ago.
By the way...........am I the only one here who thinks Diego Sanchez was given a gift? Allesio won the fight. Those that witnessed it (the crowd) thought as well. What, he throws a couple of punchez with 8 seconds left in the fight............."Hey, look at me!"
After the fight, Gracie said that he will be back in the cage again.
You won't see Royce in the cage again. The guy wants way to much money to fight, and we all saw his performance Saturday night, and he's not worthy of that kind of paycheck. Maybe 10 years ago but he needs to retire!