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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 1280 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 180 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes jabs at Swanson's body.
A jab from Shutes misses.
Swanson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Shutes avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swanson takes a step back to recover.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Shutes.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Shutes's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson misses with a body punch
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Shutes counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Shutes's head back.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Shutes throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Shutes was not able to check.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swanson showed some decent athleticism there.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swanson misses with a head shot. Shutes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shutes is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Shutes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shutes.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Shutes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Shutes shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Shutes's torso.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shutes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes misses with the combination.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shutes as he avoids it easily.
Shutes throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Shutes fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shutes motions for Swanson to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Shutes staying out of range there.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a takedown
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shutes off the cage and back into range.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Shutes is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Shutes gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedicte Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Shutes breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shutes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Swanson throws a push kick but Shutes slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shutes.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shutes's head.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shutes's sensitive parts.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson defending well as Shutes loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Shutes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Shutes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shutes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Shutes flicks out a counter leg kick but Swanson steps away.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Shutes throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shutes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Shutes lands a head shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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