Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Entreri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Entreri throws a right hand that misses
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogg.
Entreri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogg working Entreri over with strikes.
Hogg is stalling here. Entreri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hogg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Entreri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri wants to stand but Hogg has his arm trapped. #T1#
Hogg is looking for a sweep.
Hogg is still trying to improve position.
Entreri tries to stand but Hogg is controlling his head.
Hogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Entreri stands up and beckons Hogg to his feet.
Hogg moves away from the strike by Entreri.
A nice side step and Hogg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Entreri throws the left hand but Hogg avoids the punch easily.
Hogg feints the counter takedown.
Entreri misses with a shot to the body
and Hogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri misses with a body shot
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hogg.#T2#
Entreri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Entreri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hogg sprawling to the canvas! Hogg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Entreri finish him?! #ROC#Hogg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Entreri finish him?
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Hogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Entreri misses with a hook
and Hogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Entreri throws a shot from downtown. Hogg moves away and avoids it.
Entreri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Entreri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hogg sprawling to the canvas! Hogg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Entreri finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Entreri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hogg right on the button. Hogg goes down! Entreri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Entreri gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
After the fight, Artemis Entreri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Johnny Hogg had this to say: 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: C380: Duran vs Spicoli III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Lima with a poor takedown
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Hogg.
Hogg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Hogg counters with a crisp one two that drops Lima! Hogg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lima to his feet! Lima is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogg did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
Hogg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lima is sitting in close to Hogg's body. Hogg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lima is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lima is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hogg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Hogg!
Our winner, Johnny Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 380
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Lovanov lands a jab to the head.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Hogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov swings for the body but Hogg moves out of range.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Hogg.
Lovanov misses with a looping right.
Hogg attempts a counter takedown but Lovanov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogg swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range. #T1#
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg slips under a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovanov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hogg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Hogg stays in close to Lovanov's body and controls the position.
Hogg lands a couple of digs.
Lovanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lovanov seems keen to control Hogg's posture.
Lovanov looking to control.
Lovanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogg preventing the sweep.
Hogg lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Hogg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hogg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hogg trying to control but Lovanov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lovanov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Lovanov is keeping the position.
Hogg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogg.
Hogg postures up.
Lovanov trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hogg sizes up Lovanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Hogg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lovanov slips under a jab from Hogg.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogg.
Hogg scores with a jab.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Hogg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Lovanov is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hogg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lovanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovanov can do to turn this around?
Hogg unloading with bombs!
Lovanov is squirming around, avoiding Hogg's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogg lands a big elbow. #T2#
Hogg working the ground and pound effectively.
Hogg avoids the attempt from Lovanov to control.
Lovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnny Hogg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hogg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lovanov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Hogg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg with good strikes from the mount here!
Lovanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lovanov tries to hold on but Hogg postures up.#T3#
Hogg trying to control but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov gets back to half guard.
Lovanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogg trying to mount his opponent but Lovanov defends it.
Lovanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovanov keeping control of the position.
Hogg wants to control but Lovanov is keeping him busy.
Lovanov trying to control here.
Hogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogg is trying to control the action in half guard but Lovanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lovanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hogg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
Lovanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hogg rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Hogg slips the punch.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hogg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lovanov slips a straight right by Hogg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Hogg. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Hogg shoots in and bounces Lovanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Lovanov trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogg advances position into side control!
Lovanov is looking for a sweep.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lovanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lovanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zahbit Lovanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Check out the look on Hogg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hogg looking to finish Lovanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lovanov!
Hogg breaks from Lovanov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lovanov is looking to get to half guard.
Hogg lands a heavy elbow.
Hogg looking to control but Lovanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Hogg with the ground and pound from mount.
Hogg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lovanov is looking to escape.
Lovanov tries to lock up and control but Hogg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lovanov regains half guard.
Hogg wants to control but Lovanov is keeping him busy.
Hogg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg drops an elbow to the side of Lovanov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg drops an elbow to the side of Lovanov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hogg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hogg!
Our winner, Johnny Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Hogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice shot by Wilder.
Hogg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Hogg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogg being controlled here momentarily.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilder can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilder's head. #T1#
Hogg is keen to just control but Wilder is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Hogg there.
Hogg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hogg slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hogg seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.
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.
Wilder trying to control here.
Wilder trying to get back to full guard but Hogg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Hogg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilder is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the head.
Hogg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wilder tries to lock up and control but Hogg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hogg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hogg wants to finish this one by submission but Wilder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogg.
Wilder is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Wilder wants to control but Hogg is having none of it.
Wilder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilder is squirming around, avoiding Hogg's attempts to control the action.
Wilder is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilder wants to control but Hogg is having none of it.#SUB#
Hogg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Wilder looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Wilder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hogg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilder's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder is trying to escape the mount.
Hogg looking to finish Wilder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilder!#ROC#Wilder is rocked!
Hogg lands a big elbow - Wilder is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wilder is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Hogg!
Johnny Hogg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 77
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hogg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Hogg moved away.
Hogg throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Hogg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Obama. That one must have hurt.
Hogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Obama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogg.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Hogg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obama defends it well.
A big left from Obama misses.
Hogg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hogg slips a jab from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Obama throws a leg kick but Hogg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Obama backs off Hogg throws a huge counter combo but Obama manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Obama throws a hook but Hogg avoids it easily.
Hogg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Hogg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#T3#
Obama throws out a loose jab but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Nice body kick from Obama.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Obama throws a hook but Hogg avoids it easily.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg slips under a jab from Obama.#KD#
Obama drops Hogg with a beautiful combination! Hogg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obama is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hogg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Hogg's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Obama sends Hogg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obama is motioning to the referee to let Hogg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Obama #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Hogg postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Hogg stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Obama keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses. Obama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogg's guard. Nice move by Obama!#REVR#
Hogg controls Obama momentarily but Obama frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Obama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obama works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogg trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogg wants to control the position but Obama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Obama wants to pass the guard but Hogg is defending well.
Hogg is trying to maintain the position but Obama is very close to passing his half guard.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obama defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogg is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for a guillotine here but Obama defends easily. #SUB2#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogg is trying to keep Obama in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogg checks it well.
Obama misses with a hook.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Hogg moved out of range.
Obama misses with a hook
and Hogg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Hogg takes one to the side of the head.
Obama throws a body kick that misses
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hogg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#T2#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogg.
A lazy body kick from Obama
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogg.
Hogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama is pulling down on Hogg's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogg, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hogg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogg happy to just control the position for now.
Hogg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hogg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Obama prevents Hogg from moving into mount.
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogg trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hogg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Hogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Draconis lands a nice hook to Hogg's body. Hogg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draconis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draconis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogg pinned against the cage. Hogg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogg is looking to counter the offense by Draconis and move into the clinch.
Hogg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Hogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draconis moves away.#CL#
Hogg moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Hogg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to work over Draconis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draconis's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Draconis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draconis takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Draconis on the inside.
Draconis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Draconis.
Hogg lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Hogg misses with a punch to the body.
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Hogg slows down the pace here.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Draconis blocking some punches.
Draconis jumps guard but Hogg stands there with Draconis around his waist. Draconis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draconis can't get the takedown.
Hogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Draconis avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hogg. #T2#
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike.
Hogg lands a body punch.
Hogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
Draconis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Draconis.
Draconis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draconis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogg clobbers Draconis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hogg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogg wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hogg as Draconis shoots in.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Draconis backwards. #T3#
Hogg is leaning against Draconis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Draconis looks winded!
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg avoiding damage.
Hogg works on Draconis's body with a couple of short punches.
Draconis has Hogg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draconis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hogg is defending well.
Hogg lands a body punch.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.
Hogg tries to work over Draconis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hogg.
Draconis takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hogg. #T4#
Hogg scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draconis prevents a body shot from Hogg.
Hogg lands a shot to the body.
Hogg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogg can't find room to land a body shot as Draconis controls the action.
Draconis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Draconis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hogg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogg lands with a left to the head.
Hogg lands with a right to the head.
Hogg gets underhooks to prevent Draconis's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogg.
Hogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draconis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draconis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogg walks away with a smile on his face. Draconis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Draconis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Draconis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogg is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Draconis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draconis with the counter takedown but Hogg avoids it easily.#TD2#
Draconis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Draconis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogg, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogg is trying to control Draconis's posture but Draconis avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg sneaks back into half guard.
Hogg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg trying to control but Draconis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draconis.
Draconis is thwarting Hogg's attempts to control the position.
Draconis is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.
Hogg wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg wants to control but Draconis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Draconis fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Draconis scores with a takedown into Hogg's guard.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draconis can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Draconis trying to move into half guard but instead Hogg has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogg passes Draconis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogg winds up and cracks Draconis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draconis is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hogg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4##SUB#
Hogg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draconis taking some punishment here, with Hogg in his half guard.
Hogg is controlling the pace.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg wants to take a breather but Draconis is having none of it.
Tommy Draconis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draconis trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Draconis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hogg clinches with his opponent.
Hogg lands a right hand.
A short left from Hogg.
Hogg is pressed up against the cage. Draconis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogg down to the mat. Hogg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draconis fails with the takedown
and Hogg counters with a left to the body.
Draconis with a poor takedown
and Hogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnny Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Draconis.
Hogg scores with a jab to the body.
Hogg scores with a hook to the body. Draconis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draconis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg connects with a right hand. Draconis shakes it off.
Hogg scores with the left hand. Draconis knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Draconis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Hogg - just one landing.
Hogg with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##KD#
Hogg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Draconis sprawling to the canvas! Draconis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hogg finish him?! #ROC#Draconis is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tommy Draconis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Draconis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draconis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogg finish him?
Hogg is looking to wear down Draconis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Draconis circles away.
Draconis seems to have recovered his senses.
Hogg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Draconis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draconis feints the counter takedown.
Draconis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draconis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hogg.#CL#
Hogg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hogg lands a body shot.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Draconis up against the cage.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Tommy Draconis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hogg is working Draconis over against the cage.
Johnny Hogg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hogg gets through Draconis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hogg.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
A short right from Hogg. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hogg - that landed with a thud.
Hogg stalling.
Hogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike.
Hogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Draconis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Hogg!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tommy Draconis spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.

Event: NYF 73: Zigaro vs Vogels
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Simons throws a nice looking combination but Hogg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simons throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Simons didn't expect that.
Hogg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Simons is keeping the position.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Simons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogg throws a strike but Simons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hogg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simons has picked Hogg up and slammed him! Hogg can't keep hold of the triangle and Simons manages to pass to side control!
Hogg tries to improve position but can't.
Hogg sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hogg actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Hogg is looking to get back to full guard here but Simons has managed to pass to side control instead.
Simons content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hogg tries to buck Simons off but Simons is having none of it.
Hogg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogg misses with a head shot. Simons uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving. #T3#
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Simons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogg looking to sit in guard and control but Simons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simons is aware though and is defending well.
Hogg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Hogg working for submissions but it's allowed Simons to get to half guard.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons's guard. #REVR#
Hogg lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simons tries to bum rush Hogg with a series of wild strikes but Hogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Simons. Those never looked like landing.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons walks into a jab.
Hogg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simons moves away from the strike by Hogg.
Hogg swings for the body but Simons moves out of range.
Hogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Hogg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simons 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.
Simons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simons regains half guard, as Hogg was trying to land strikes.
Simons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Simons has hold of Hogg's hands but Hogg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogg uses his free foot to push down on Simons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simons. #SUB#
Hogg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simons is now in Hogg's guard. A big mistake from Hogg there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Simons pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simons has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hogg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Simons is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hogg pulls down on the head and he's put Simons to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
An out of breath Johnny Hogg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Hogg slips a straight right by Kiely.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Hogg walks into a straight right hand from Kiely.
Kiely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hogg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiely scores with the left hand. Hogg knows he should have avoided that one.
Hogg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely. #TD2#
Kiely looking to score a takedown here. Hogg is defending well but Kiely drives through and ends up in Hogg's guard.#SUB#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Kiely trying to control but Hogg is working from the bottom.
Kiely slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogg tries to get to full guard but Kiely has control of the leg.
Kiely wants to control but Hogg is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Hogg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogg is looking to improve his position.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Hogg is working away.
Hogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiely is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiely is stalling here. Hogg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kiely is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hogg connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Kiely tries to improve position but can't.
Hogg working the ground and pound.
Kiely sneaks back into half guard.
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Hogg has control of the leg.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Kiely has a hand on Hogg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hogg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kiely's face.
Hogg dominating with strikes here.
Hogg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiely is looking to escape. #T4#
Kiely can't escape the position.
Kiely sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kiely trying to control from the bottom.
Kiely 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.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg working Kiely over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely wants to improve his position but Hogg is controlling well.
Hogg is looking to advance position but Kiely won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hogg throws a right hand that misses
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg lands with a cross.
Kiely misses with a hook.
Hogg misses with a looping right.
Kiely throws a big shot that misses.
Kiely defending well as Hogg loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogg.
Hogg staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiely lands with a hook. Hogg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiely shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely lands a jab to the nose.
Hogg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hogg scores with a jab to the body.
Hogg connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely throws a jab when Hogg was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hogg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogg ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely. #T1#
Kiely misses with a straight right.
Hogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Kiely bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiely's best efforts.
Hogg manages to get to full guard.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Hogg keeps moving.
Hogg looking to control but Kiely passes into half guard.
Kiely works his way into full mount!
Hogg can't escape the position. #T2#
Hogg reaches up and holds on to Kiely to control the position.
Hogg wants to control but Kiely is having none of it.
Kiely looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hogg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hogg!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg tries to stand but Kiely is controlling from the bottom.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hogg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kiely controls Hogg momentarily but Hogg frees himself.
Hogg slips nicely into half guard.
Hogg is taking a breather. Kiely says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kiely is controlling Hogg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kiely is staying active underneath Hogg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
Hogg looking to sit in guard and control but Kiely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiely is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kiely is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hogg has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kiely is looking to defend but Hogg has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kiely! Hogg pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kiely taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Harrison Kiely stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fix'.

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Hogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogg misses the body punch #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hogg won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Hogg's face as Crusher controls the position.
The strikes coming from Crusher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hogg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Hogg blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crusher is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Hogg has momentary wrist control but Crusher slips an elbow through the middle.
Hogg looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogg, not yet. #SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for a guillotine here but Crusher defends easily.
Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogg is trying to control the position but Crusher postures up.
Crusher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogg's guard. #T2#
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Hogg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crusher is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.
Hogg is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogg defending well though. #SUB2#
Hogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hogg taking some punishment here, with Crusher in his half guard.
Crusher wants to take a breather but Hogg is having none of it.
Crusher prevents Hogg from improving his position.
Hogg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crusher .
Hogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crusher is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hogg gets a double leg takedown into Crusher 's guard.
Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet Crusher , not yet. #T4#
Hogg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crusher is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Crusher has wrist control.#SUB#
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hogg tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogg!
Hogg is trying to control Crusher 's posture but Crusher avoids it.
Hogg is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Crusher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crusher working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hogg struggling a bit here.
Crusher wants to control but Hogg is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Crusher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hogg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crusher off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Crusher fending off the submission attempt from Hogg.
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher breaks Hogg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Crusher lands a couple of elbows.
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hogg controls Crusher momentarily but Crusher frees himself. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hogg working for submissions but it's allowed Crusher to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hogg wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crusher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogg is trying to control but can't.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Crusher 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hogg cracks Crusher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Crusher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hogg takes a swing at Crusher 's ribcage but misses.
Crusher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Hogg.
A jab from Hogg misses.
A shot to the body from Hogg misses #CL#
and Crusher moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hogg fails to land.
Good body shot from Hogg.
Hogg scores with a shot to the side of Crusher 's head.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher .
Hogg misses with the head strike.
Hogg tries to work over Crusher 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crusher blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hogg.
Hogg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #T2#
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage. #TD#
Crusher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crusher manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hogg connects with a nice short shot to Crusher 's temple.
Hogg is nestled in close to Crusher , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hogg drops an elbow to the side of Crusher 's head.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hogg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crusher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hogg wants to pass to mount but Crusher is defending the position.
Hogg prevents Crusher from improving his position.
Hogg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogg moves into full mount! Crusher won't be happy about that!
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogg lands with some strikes.#T4#
Hogg lands a big elbow.
Hogg unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Hogg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hogg trying to control but Crusher is having none of it.
Hogg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hogg controlling from the full mount.
Hogg trying to control but Crusher is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher tries to hold on but Hogg postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg really dominated 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.#R4#
Hogg misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crusher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Hogg tries to get set, Crusher tries to push him back and clinch up but Hogg manages to avoid the attempt.
Hogg misses with a hook
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogg thinking.
Hogg misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogg has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Crusher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crusher has managed to get both his arms back between Hogg's legs - danger averted.
Crusher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crusher controls the pace.
Hogg trying to control the position.
Crusher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogg's guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hogg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crusher pushes past his half guard into mount!
Crusher working Hogg over with strikes here. #ROC#Hogg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hogg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogg is still in real trouble! Can Crusher finish him?
Hogg wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Hogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogg is trying to control but Crusher passes into side control!
Check out the look on Crusher 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Hogg is trying to control Crusher 's posture but Crusher avoids it.
Hogg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hogg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crusher passes into side control!
Hogg regains half guard.
Hogg is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Crusher is taking a breather. Hogg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crusher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogg! #T4#
Hogg is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher avoids the attempt from Hogg to control.
Hogg is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher had his way with Johnny Hogg in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hogg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hogg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crusher on his heels. He'll look to pass Crusher 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hogg stopping the sweep attempt from Crusher .
Hogg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crusher 's head.
Crusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher has momentary wrist control but Hogg slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
Hogg with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hogg distracts Crusher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogg advances position into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Hogg is trying to get an arm triangle but Crusher is defending well.
Hogg looks up at the clock and then as Crusher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hogg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crusher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crusher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hogg is pressing down on Crusher 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crusher is holding on for now.
Hogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogg is trying to control the action in half guard but Crusher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogg trying to control the action but Crusher is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogg lands a nice short elbow.
Crusher is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hogg seems to be working for a kimura but Crusher defends the submission attempt.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crusher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogg.
Crusher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crusher has a hand on Hogg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hogg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg prevents Crusher from getting the reversal.
Hogg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crusher ?

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crusher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!
Johnny Hogg was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #TD#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT2#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 #TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REVB##T4#
Hogg has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.#SUB#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.#SUB#
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.

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznecov as he connects with a hook.
Hogg stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznecov. Kuznecov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznecov with a body shot.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown but Hogg circles away easily#TD2#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuznecov won't be happy with that.
Kuznecov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuznecov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Kuznecov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hogg thowing shots but they're missing.
Hogg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Hogg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuznecov looks a forlorn figure.
Hogg is landing with some decent strikes but Kuznecov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kuznecov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hogg landing punches.
Hogg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kuznecov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hogg lands a big shot there that rocks Kuznecov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hogg scoring with strikes but Kuznecov is staying in there.
Kuznecov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg avoids the attempt from Kuznecov to control.
Kuznecov is looking to get to half guard.
Kuznecov tries to hold on but Hogg postures up.#T2#
Hogg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hogg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hogg wants to control the pace but Kuznecov is squirming around nicely.
Hogg lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Hogg throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kuznecov has his hands clasped together but Hogg breaks the hold and Kuznecov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hogg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Hogg!
A very excited looking Johnny Hogg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Nice combo by Dankovich! Oh, that's hurt him - Hogg falls to the canvas and Dankovich follows him into side control. #ROC2#Hogg is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dankovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Hogg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogg prevents Dankovich from improving position.
Hogg seems to have got his legs back now.
Hogg sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogg gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Dankovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dankovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dankovich wants to stand but Hogg is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Hogg working for a triangle but Dankovich defends it easily. #SUB#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogg is trying to keep Dankovich in close.
Dankovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hogg working for a triangle but Dankovich defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dankovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dankovich wants to get back to his feet.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg working Dankovich over with strikes.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dankovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Hogg.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dankovich's head.
Ground and pound from Hogg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogg lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg working Dankovich over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hogg connects with a nice short shot to Dankovich's temple. #T3#
Hogg is nestled in close to Dankovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Hogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dankovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dankovich pushes Hogg off looking to stand but Hogg dives back in and keeps control.
Dankovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Hogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hogg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Hogg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankovich!
Hogg lands a big shot there that rocks Dankovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dankovich is bucking up trying to escape but Hogg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Dankovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dankovich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hogg lands a heavy elbow.
Dankovich is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Hogg working for a guillotine from mount but Dankovich is in no mood to give up.
Hogg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Dankovich tries to hold on but Hogg pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dankovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dankovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Dankovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hogg with a body shot.
Dankovich misses with a hook.
Hogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dankovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg works Dankovich's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg shoots and misses
and Dankovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogg swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Hogg throws a poor cross that misses
and Dankovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Hogg is in trouble here! Dankovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Guts looks to land a body kick but Hogg moved away.
Guts looks for the body kick but Hogg saw that one coming. #TD2#
Hogg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guts's half guard.
Guts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hogg is in close to Guts's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Guts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg postures up and lands a big shot to Guts's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg preventing the sweep.
Guts wants to hit a sweep here but Hogg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guts there!
Hogg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guts hang on?
Guts is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Hogg with a couple of short strikes.
Hogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Guts's face.
Hogg prevents Guts from getting the reversal.
Guts is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hogg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hogg prevents Guts from getting the reversal.
Hogg breaks from Guts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hogg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guts?
Guts tries to reverse the position but Hogg maintains control.
Hogg unloading with bombs!
Guts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Hogg working for a triangle but Guts defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guts with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hogg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guts doesn't defend quickly enough and Hogg has managed to lock this one up! Can Guts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hogg on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
Our winner, Johnny Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hogg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chai!
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Hogg lands an elbow.
Hogg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg throws a strike aimed at the side of Chai's head but Chai avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai regains half guard, as Hogg was trying to land strikes.
Hogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hogg working Chai over with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hogg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hogg wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Hogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogg thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Hogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Hogg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogg wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hogg working over Chai with some ground and pound. Chai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Chai is holding on to half guard well.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chai is not content to let Hogg control the position.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hogg is working away from the top position though.
Hogg wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Hogg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #SUB2#
Hogg wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a kimura here.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Chai won't allow Hogg to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Hogg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Hogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg postures up.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogg's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR##SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogg has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Hogg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Hogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Hogg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hogg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogg has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogg thinking.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hogg.#KD#
Chai lands a big right hand that sends Hogg crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Hogg back to his feet!#ROC#Hogg is rocked!
Chai misses with a body shot.
Ghost Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a big right hand! Oh Hogg is in trouble here! Chai follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai very nearly forgot to thank Critical Mass Q159 $74.95 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Johnny Hogg was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: AVKT 24: Bringing Death
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hogg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cunningham wants to control but Hogg postures up.
Cunningham tries to bench press Hogg off him but Hogg keeps the position.
Cunningham prevents Hogg from moving into mount.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Hogg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cunningham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hogg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cunningham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogg happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Hogg swings around for an armbar but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hogg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg is trying to keep Cunningham in close. #SUB#
Hogg has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunningham passes Hogg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Hogg wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogg trying to control here.
Hogg is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Hogg is working away.
Cunningham prevents Hogg from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cunningham tries to pass to full mount but Hogg defends it.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham is trying to control. Hogg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogg is pressing down on Cunningham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogg is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Cunningham won't allow Hogg to sweep him here. #T3#
Hogg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogg goes for a double leg but Cunningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cunningham continues to drive forward.
Cunningham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg looking to stall. #T4#
Hogg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunningham pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Cunningham misses.
Hogg blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cunningham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogg doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cunningham sprawls and moves away.
Hogg throws out a loose jab but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Cunningham catches Hogg right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage. #TD#
Hogg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cunningham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Hogg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogg is defended easily by Cunningham.
A nice side step and Cunningham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Hogg takes one on the button.#T1#
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogg manages to avoid it.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Hogg scores with a hook.
Hogg misses with a body shot.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Hogg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cunningham gets underhooks to prevent Hogg's takedown attempt.
A short right from Cunningham on the inside.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.
Cunningham lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Hogg is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Oh Hogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hogg with a big uppercut! Hogg tries to clinch up but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hogg to the mat! Hogg covers up and Cunningham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham is the new heavyweight champion!
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Greenburg misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hogg working Greenburg over with strikes.
Hogg controlling the action here.
Hogg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greenburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogg on the ground.
Greenburg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogg.
Hogg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hogg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greenburg trying to control but Hogg postures up.
Greenburg tries to kick Hogg off but Hogg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Greenburg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Greenburg is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Hogg controlling the action here.
Hogg drops an elbow to the side of Greenburg's head.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greenburg's head.
Hogg working Greenburg over with strikes.
Hogg is nestled in close to Greenburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hogg is trying to control. Greenburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greenburg wants to improve his position but Hogg is controlling well.
Hogg working Greenburg over with strikes.
Hogg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hogg lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Greenburg tries to roll over but Hogg keeps him under control.
Greenburg is trying to control but can't.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Greenburg is defending well.
Greenburg pushes Hogg off looking to stand but Hogg dives back in and keeps control.
Hogg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greenburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Hogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hogg working Greenburg over with strikes.
Greenburg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogg.
Greenburg is trying to stand.
Hogg not doing much here. #T3#
Hogg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hogg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greenburg is staying active underneath Hogg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greenburg is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greenburg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hogg prevents Greenburg from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hogg there.
Hogg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hogg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hogg is thwarting Greenburg's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hogg working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Nice strikes from Hogg there.
Hogg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenburg trying to control from the bottom.
Greenburg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Greenburg has hold of Hogg's hands but Hogg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg passes to full mount!
Hogg raining down shots from the mount!
Hogg looking to control but Greenburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Greenburg as Hogg shoots in.
Greenburg throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenburg won't be happy with that.
Hogg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Greenburg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Greenburg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hogg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hogg cracks Greenburg with a big elbow.
Greenburg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogg works to advance to full mount. Greenburg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greenburg's face.
Hogg postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Greenburg in real trouble here! The ref calls for Greenburg to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hogg!
Johnny Hogg is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hogg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt!
Hogg is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hogg cracks Hunt with a big right hand but Hunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hogg tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hogg scoring with punches and elbows.
Hogg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Hunt is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hogg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hogg is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogg looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hogg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#Mike Hunt's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Hogg working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Mike Hunt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hogg scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#Jeez, Mike Hunt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Hogg!
An out of breath Johnny Hogg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Fields shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogg tries to sprawl out of it but Fields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fields wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hogg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fields takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hogg scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hogg is chipping away with strikes.
Fields taking a bit of punishment here - Hogg scoring with strikes.
Hogg lands a huge shot from side control! Fields is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Hogg!
As Johnny Hogg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Not including my sparring session, tonight was my first pro fight. I want to put the MMA world on notice. You've never met anyone like me. It's my time.'.

Event: AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Hogg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hogg dives in and grabs Magomedov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Hogg's head and hops out.
Magomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg fails with the takedown.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hogg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Hogg trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Hogg forces his way into half guard.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Hogg prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Hogg there.
Hogg thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Hogg is controlling well.
Hogg trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to control Hogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hogg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Hogg has passed into side control.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Hogg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hogg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hogg wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Hogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#It looks like Rakvov Magomedov has been cut.
Hogg cracks Magomedov with a big elbow.
Hogg trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T4#
Magomedov wants to control but Hogg postures up.#SUB#
Hogg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hogg grinds an elbow into Magomedov 's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakvov Magomedov 's cut.
That's time! Hogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.#T1#
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Hogg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakvov Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogg.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogg. #T2#
Magomedov defending against the ground and pound.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogg.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Hogg scoring with punches from side control.
Hogg scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Rakvov Magomedov 's cut even more.
Magomedov is not content to let Hogg control the position.
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Hogg.
Magomedov tries to bench press Hogg off him but Hogg keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hogg working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Rakvov Magomedov 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
What's Magomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hogg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hogg working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#Rakvov Magomedov 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rakvov Magomedov 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Hogg!
Post fight, Johnny Hogg took to the microphone: 'Not including my sparring session, tonight was my first pro fight. I want to put the MMA world on notice. You've never met anyone like me. It's my time.'.

Event: AVKT 5:Parseltongue Magomedov
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hogg gets the takedown into side control.
Hogg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibbs!
Hogg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogg landing strikes from the mount and Gibbs is in trouble!
Hogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hogg with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Hogg with shots to the head and body - Gibbs looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Derek Gibbs has been cut.
Hogg lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Hogg is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hogg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Hogg!
An intense looking Johnny Hogg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Not including my sparring session, tonight was my first pro fight. I want to put the MMA world on notice. You've never met anyone like me. It's my time.'.

Event: Session 1
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
One closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Two struggling a bit here.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is looking for a sweep.#T1#
One is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One controls the position from side control.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Two being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Two shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Two was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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 Test One.
Well One has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 10:10
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 10:9
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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