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Event:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Maczynsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maczynsky.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rua avoids the head kick by Maczynsky.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maczynsky pinned against the cage. Maczynsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rua blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maczynsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maczynsky thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##TD#
Rua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maczynsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rua is in Maczynsky's guard.#SU#
Maczynsky is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maczynsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Rua closes the distance and pushes Maczynsky back into the cage.
Maczynsky is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maczynsky is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Maczynsky breaks the clinch.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a head kick. That will keep Rua thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maczynsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Maczynsky lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Rua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maczynsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Maczynsky tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maczynsky manages to circle out of the way.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Rua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maczynsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maczynsky manages to get back to half guard.
Maczynsky is not content to let Rua control the position.
Maczynsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rua.
Maczynsky is doing well to control the position and prevent Rua from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua slows the pace down in half guard.
Maczynsky wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Maczynsky is trying to control but can't.
Maczynsky is controlling Rua's trapped leg to prevent Rua from advancing to side control.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Maczynsky is working away.
Maczynsky tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Maczynsky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maczynsky is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maczynsky keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Maczynsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
Maczynsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua is trying to control the position but Maczynsky postures up.
Rua is pulling down on Maczynsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Maczynsky, at least for the moment.
Rua trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Maczynsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Rua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maczynsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Maczynsky is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maczynsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Maczynsky.
Maczynsky looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maczynsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Rua backing away here, and Maczynsky unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maczynsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Maczynsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Maczynsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.#T1#
Rua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maczynsky. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maczynsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maczynsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maczynsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maczynsky.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maczynsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Maczynsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maczynsky is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maczynsky counters with a head kick that wobbles Rua - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Maczynsky sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
Mike Maczynsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FEN 028 Kjolby vs Ryan
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Narushima. Narushima maintains the clinch.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Narushima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Narushima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Narushima has Rua pressed against the cage, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Rua just leaning against Narushima, taking a breather. #T1#
Narushima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Narushima.
Narushima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Narushima backing up. Narushima nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Narushima is defending well.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Rua pulls guard effortlessly.
Rua wants to sweep here but Narushima controlling him for the moment.
Narushima trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Narushima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua controlling from the top position. #T3#
Narushima wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Narushima pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Rua seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Narushima wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Narushima tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Narushima gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Narushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Narushima wants to clinch
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Narushima was not able to check. #CL#
Narushima gets a clinch.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Narushima.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Narushima.
#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Narushima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua is trying to break free.#TD2#
Rua decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Narushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Narushima has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua wants to stand and escape but Narushima is having none of it. #T2#
Narushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Narushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rua throws a strike but Narushima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Narushima passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back!
Rua not allowing Narushima to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Narushima is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rua tightening his grip on Narushima, looking for the choke.
Narushima can't escape the position.
#T4#
Rua wants to control but Narushima is keeping busy.
Rua lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua is looking to control Narushima but Narushima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narushima is trying to get back to his feet but Rua has full control of the position and if anything, Narushima has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Narushima is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rua gets his way!
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Narushima buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rua looks for a takedown but Narushima sprawls well.#CL#
Narushima clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Narushima trying to land knees to the body.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Narushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima wants to stall.
Narushima is trying to stall.
#T1#
Rua has Narushima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Narushima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Narushima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Narushima.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narushima tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Narushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Narushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Narushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Rua has been cut.
Ryo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Narushima tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Narushima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Rua off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Narushima as Rua shoots in.
Narushima jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Narushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Rua being controlled against the cage.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Ryo Narushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lyoto Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Rua!
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Event:
FEN 023 Boothe vs Hogg
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Rua trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guy is proving hard to escape from.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guy won't allow Rua to pass to mount. #T2#
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head. #SUB2#
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guy is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua passes to full mount! #T3#
Rua throwing strikes here but Guy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
Rua throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua raining down shots from the mount!
Rua working the ground and pound effectively.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua wants to control the pace but Guy is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua throwing strikes here but Guy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rua gets a double leg takedown into Guy's guard.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is looking to stand up but Guy won't let him.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua is fighting to break Guy's control of his arms but Guy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua with the ground and pound but Guy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though. #T2#
Guy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rua jumps into side control!
Rua controls the position.
Let's hope that Rua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rua wants to stand but Guy is controlling his arm.
Guy is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua wants to stand but Guy is controlling his arm.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Guy parries the strikes from Rua easily there. Rua is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Guy to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Guy's head but Guy avoids it well.
Rua tries to stand but Guy is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Rua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guy's half guard.#T4#
Rua wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rua content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rua closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guy did well to prevent Rua getting side control.
Guy is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rua drops an elbow to the side of Guy's head.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rua has Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Rua lands a takedown into guard.
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Lyoto Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua postures up.
#T3#
Rua tries to stand but Guy is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Rua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rua shoots in and bounces Guy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Rua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Rua!
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Event:
FEN 017 Heavy MMA
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Hogg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hogg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Hogg defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rua stands up from half guard. #T1#
Rua throws a right hand that Hogg ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogg also avoids with ease.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hogg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Hogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hogg clinches.
Rua lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Rua looks winded!
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Hogg lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Rua has been cut.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua effectively controlling the action here.
Hogg lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Hogg is controlling the position.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogg.
Hogg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Hogg lands a nice knee to the body.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Hogg.
Hogg pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
#T3#
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogg connects with a knee to the head.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Hogg.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
Hogg pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua is trying to pull guard but Hogg has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hogg smiles and moves away.
JD Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.#CL#
Hogg drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua is trying to push Hogg away but Hogg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua avoids the elbow strike from Hogg, against the cage.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Hogg tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg lands a body punch.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Hogg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogg.
Nice elbow from Hogg.
Hogg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Hogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogg obliges.
Hogg connects with a knee to the head.
Hogg gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Rua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hogg closes the distance and clinches.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hogg throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua tries to circle away but Hogg has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hogg.
Rua avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hogg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg lands a damaging elbow.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Knees to the body from Hogg.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Hogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Hogg prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg working Rua over with knees to the body.
Hogg lands a nice elbow.
Hogg lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Hogg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hogg.
A hook to the body from Hogg.
Knees to the body from Hogg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Hogg working Rua over with knees to the body.
Hogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards. #T2#
Hogg scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Hogg.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Rua avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards. #ROC#
Rua is rocked!
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogg finish him?
Hogg has Rua pressed against the cage. He pushes Rua back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Hogg throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rua crashing to the floor! Hogg piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rua is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Hogg!
After winning the bout, JD Hogg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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