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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 1311 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 159 p4p, 173 weight class). Hogg comes to the cage accompanied by Styx - Renegade. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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7 - 3 - 1 |
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg controlling from the top position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hogg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
Hogg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Hogg is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson has control of Hogg's left arm, preventing Hogg from doing any damage.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogg avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Hogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogg showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Hogg sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogg defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Hogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Hogg connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throws out a powerful jab.
Hogg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson scores with a jab. Hogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Hogg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Johnny Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Hogg throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Hogg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferguson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogg has tightened it up now! Ferguson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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