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UFC 181: Tony Ferguson vs Abel Trujillo

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Round 1 – Ferguson gets to the center. Both men light on their feet and looking to throw. Trujillo rushes forward with punches. Ferguson comes back shortly after with a kick to the body. They exchange, and Trujillo lands a big right. Ferguson is hurt, but he scrambles quickly back to his feet. Trujillo leaps forward with a left that lands, as well. Ferguson has the reach advantage, but Trujillo getting in and out of range very well. Trujillo shoots in for a big takedown. He gets it, and he tries to grab the neck, but Ferguson gets back to his feet. Trujillo backs away and just misses a huge uppercut. Trujillo backs away and lands a big right. Ferguson kicks the body, but Trujillo shoots inside again and gets the fight down. Ferguson goes immediately to rubber guard. Ferguson turns for the arm but misses, and Trujillo throws bombs from the top. Ferguson trying to attack the arm again, but Trujillo backs away. Ferguson wades in with a nice jab. Trujillo throwing bombs, but he already seems to be slowing. Ferguson now starting to block the big shots and coming back inside with counters. Time winding down, and Trujillo really starting to retreat. Exchange at the bell. Good stuff, but MMAjunkie gives it to Trujillo, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ferguson definitely seems the fresher fighter, but Trujillo lands a power shot to the body. Ferguson kicks the body, and Trujillo looks for the takedown. Ferguson keeps him up, and they reset in the center. Ferguson kicks hard to the legs. Trujillo again with a takedown attempt, but Ferguson slips to head control. Ferguson teases a choke attempt but tries instead to get the back. Can’t quite get it, so he attacks the right arm. Trujillo slips through it and is warned for grabbing the cage. Ferguson in s abad spot underneath but is able to slip out. Ferguson grabs the body and brings Trujillo to the floor. Ferguson locks the neck and drives a few knees inside before Trujillo gets back to the feet. Wild scramble, and Trujillo gets free, but he’s fading. Ferguson grans the neck and snaps his opponent to the floor. Ferguson pounding away on the floor. He’s moving to try and take the back. He gets there and gets the choke attempt under the neck. Slick move to get the hold, and it’s in deep. Trujillo stuck, and he’s forced to tap.

Result: Tony Ferguson def. Abel Trujillo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:19
http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/ufc-181-play-by-play-and-live-results
 
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