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UFC On FOX 2 Results: Cub Swanson Crumbles George Roop In Second-Round Finish

The fourth fight of the night at UFC on Fox 2 airing on Fuel TV is George Roop vs. Cub Swanson. This is a featherweight fight, meaning 145 pounds. The referee in charge of the action is 'Big' John McCarthy.

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ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox and right away Swanson is getting the better of the exchanges. He lands a bomb of a right hand stumbles Roop, but the two continue. Swanson tries a wheel kick but Roop counter punches him. Swanson charges forward and is on top of Roop for a time before they're stood up. Roop slips to the ground and lands a nice upkick. Now they stand.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Swanson.

ROUND 2 - Swanson switching stances to start the frame and stalking, but eats a nice leg kick. Good left hook from Swanson as Roop is backed into the fence plus a hard leg kick. They briefly clinch, but separate and Swanson lands a right to the body. Swanson basically charging Roop down and lands a monster right hook. Roop crumbles. He tries to hang on, but just can't.

Official result: Cub Swanson defeats George Roop by TKO (strikes, referee stoppage) at 2:22 of round 2.

UFC on FOX 2 results:

Cub Swanson defeats George Roop by TKO (strikes, referee stoppage) at 2:22 of round 2.
Charles Olivera defeats Eric Wisely by submission (calf slicer) at 1:43 of round 1.
Michael Johnson
defeats Shane Roller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Lavar Johnson defeats Joey Beltran by KO (strikes, referee stoppage) at 4:24 of round 1.
Chris Camozzi defeats Dustin Jacoby by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:08 of round 3.