Round 1 A wild hook from Hughes is ducked by Ryota Suenami who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. Ryota circles Maurice Hughes, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Ryota snaps back the head of Maurice with a stiff jab. A welt begins to form under Maurices eye after a strong cross-hook landed from Ryota Suenami. Ryota Suenami circles Maurice, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Suenami is hit with a jab but is able to slip a cross and grab a arm-triangle in standing. Suenami trips Maurice to the floor, landing in side control. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 After dodging a jab, Maurice lands a kick to the ribs of Ryota Suenami who winces in pain. Ryota Suenami attempts to clinch, but Maurice Hughes connects with an uppercut to the jaw. After dodging a jab, Maurice lands a kick to the ribs of Ryota Suenami who winces in pain. Maurice connects with a strong right hook. Maurice is cornered by Ryota Suenami who tries to press the action. Maurice is able to block well and circles away from Ryota Suenami, delivering a chopping leg kick and a grazing cross as he does so. Hughes strikes with a straight front kick. Ryota attempts to press in on Maurice Hughes but is met with powerful inside-leg kicks. Hughes lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. A welt begins to form under Maurice Hughess eye after a strong cross-hook landed from Ryota. Ryota Suenami is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 A left high kick from Hughes keeps Ryota at bay. Hughes throws a push kick. Suenami shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Hughess nose.
Suenami is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Ryota Suenami parries Maurices jab and connect with a cross. Suenami connects with a strong right hook. Maurice strikes with a straight front kick.Round 3 comes to a close.
Round 4 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Ryota places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Maurice recieves a strong elbow opening up the clinch. Maurice lands a solid kick to the front leg of Ryota Suenami. Suenami lands a double jab. A looping right hook from Hughes sends Ryota to the mat. Round 4 is finished.
Round 5 Suenami fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Hughes. Suenami gets double underhooks, and unleashes unanswered knees to the midsection. While tied up, Maurice Hughes is met with a hard uppercut. Suenami connects with a strong right hook. Maurice Hughes is staggered by a jab to the chin. Hughes pushes away from Ryota Suenami and lands a strong chopping kick to the lead leg. Hughes is sent crashing to the mat by a powerful right hook. Ryota lays into Maurice Hughess thighs with some well timed kicks while Hughes is grounded. Round 5 is finished.
