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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Bite It You Scum by GG ALLIN. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Rhust misses.
Hogan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhust ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhust shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhust misses with a looping right.
Hogan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Rhust moved away.
Hogan slips under a jab from Rhust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhust. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhust avoided it.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhust.
Nice defenses there by Rhust.
Rhust darts in looking for a takedown but Hogan gets double underhooks and turns Rhust into the cage.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan thumps Rhust with a low kick.
Rhust cracks Hogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhust throws out the jab.
Rhust scores with a jab to the head.
Rhust shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogan is pressing down on Rhust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhust tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.
Rhust cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
Rhust must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhust slips nicely into half guard.
Rhust is stalling here. Hogan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhust seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust holding on.
Hogan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rhust tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Rhust is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan working away.
Hogan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhust is trying to escape the mount.
Hogan goes for an armbar but Rhust turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rhust.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhust trying to move into half guard but instead Hogan has managed to sweep!
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhust is retaining full guard.
Rhust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liyak Rhust will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan slips under a jab.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rhust just manages to avoid it.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Rhust misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Rhust coming out on top.
Rhust misses with a combination
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Liyak Rhust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Rhust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Rhust postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhust throws a big elbow that misses.
Liyak Rhust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan has his foot on Rhust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhust works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhust lands a couple of digs.
Hogan trying to control the position.
Hogan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhust throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Rhust from controlling successfully.
Rhust postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhust.
Rhust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Rhust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhust throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhust misses with a takedown
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
Rhust looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Rhust trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan passes Rhust's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhust has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogan is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liyak Rhust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhust.
Rhust looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Rhust misses with a low kick.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Rhust misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan throws a counter high kick but Rhust was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Rhust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhust just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhust goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
As Rhust looks to move away, Hogan throws a big counter combo bu Rhust just gets out of the way.
Rhust misses with a straight right.
Liyak Rhust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Rhust doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hogan staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
A solid body kick from Hogan.
Rhust looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
Rhust misses with a shot to the body
and Hogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhust.
Rhust is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogan defending well as Rhust loads up on a big left hand.
Hogan lands with a slapping head kick.
Rhust misses with a right hand
and Hogan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rhust really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Rhust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Rhust.
Rhust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
Rhust swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hogan moves out of range as Rhust strikes.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhust misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhust throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Rhust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhust.
Rhust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHogan.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liyak Rhust.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhust closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Rhust's shoulder, as Rhust tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan thumps Rhust with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Liyak Rhust just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan moves out of range as Rhust strikes.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhust avoided it.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Rhust misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Rhust misses with a hook to the body
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rhust.
And Hogan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhust blocks it.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhust throws a combination that misses
and Hogan counters with a good, hard body kick but Rhust shrugs it off.
Rhust has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rhust is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rhust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
Rhust swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan delivers a nice body kick.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Rhust moves out of range easily.
Rhust throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhust misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhust.
Rhust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Hogan was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhust gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a head kick. That will keep Rhust thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
Rhust swinging wildly here.
Hogan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rhust misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhust shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liyak Rhust.
Rhust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan cracks the inside of Rhust's front leg.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Rhust ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rhust shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Rhust keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Rhust manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhust. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Rhust ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
Rhust takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhust.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan had his way with Liyak Rhust in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Rhust throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Rhust 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Rhust misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Rhust was not able to check.
Rhust is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circling - Rhust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhust blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Rhust looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhust swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Rhust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Rhust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhust misses the target.
Rhust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhust shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhust.
Rhust jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.
Rhust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rhust.
Rhust lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogan off the cage and back into range.
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hogan is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Joe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhust throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Rhust saw that one coming.
Rhust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhust scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rhust throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rhust misses with a hook to the body
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Hogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhust.
As Rhust backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhust.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhust blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Rhust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Liyak Rhust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhust throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Hogan.
I think Rhust has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liyak Rhust!
Liyak Rhust is the new welterweight champion!
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