Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Claude Hughes receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Cox. Hughes recieves a strong elbow opening up the clinch. Hughes eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Karl. "The Hitman" pummels Claude with a series of rapid fire fists. Hughes eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Karl Cox. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 Claude keeps Karl at a distance with some well timed jabs. Claude Hughes pressures his opponent into clinching. Hughes lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. While tied up Claude executes a shoulder throw giving him dominant side control. Karl Cox takes a few knees to the body while under Hughess side control. Hughes lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Claude slides his knee across the body of Karl and takes full mount. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 Hughes snaps back the head of Cox with a stiff jab. Claude Hughes starts to put on the pressure, forcing Karl Cox back into the corner. Claude Hughes takes advantage and clinches. "The Hitman" receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Claude. Claude hip tosses Cox over with an underhook, landing into half guard. Claude hits Karl with some punches to the side of the head. Claude hits "The Hitman" with some punches to the side of the head. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 4 Cox throws a cross that easily dodged by Claude Hughes. Karl Cox throws a crisp jab, but Claude Hughes slips it and moves in for the clinch. Hughes escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Karl Cox attempts a striking combination, but Claude Hughes forces the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Hughes executes a sweeping throw, planting Karl Cox on the mat. Claude lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Karl Cox takes a few knees to the body while under Hughess side control. The round comes to an end.
Round 5 Claude throws a cross that easily dodged by Karl Cox. Karl circles Claude, landing jabs and crosses at will. Cox keeps Hughes at a distance with some well timed jabs. Claude Hughess legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. Cox opens up on Claude Hughes with frequent peppering strikes. Karl sprawls a takedown attempt from Claude. Claude eats several punches on the way back to his feet. Karl grabs for a clinch but Claude grazes him with an uppercut. Karl staggers back, then surprises Claude with a powerful superman punch. A jab from Cox is blocked and a cross is returned by Claude Hughes. "The Hitman" blocks a strong high kick from Claude and counters with a devastating left hook. Claude Hughess legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. The round comes to an end.
