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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocket Skates by The Deftones. Jack Swift has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Lontrame!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift misses with a takedown attempt - Lontrame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a hook but Swift blocks it.
Swift shoots for a takedown but Lontrame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swift shoots in and drives through. Lontrame sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lontrame moves into the clinch.
Lontrame is looking to break free of the clinch but Swift has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swift tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Lontrame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swift showed some decent athleticism there.
Swift prevents Lontrame from standing back up.
Lontrame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swift not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame tries to kick Swift off but Swift keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lontrame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lontrame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lontrame wants to get back to his feet.
Swift seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swift thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Swift connects with a nice short shot to Lontrame's temple.
Lontrame is trying to stand back up but Swift is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swift missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
Swift throwing shots but Lontrame is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swift stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lontrame.
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lontrame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swift as he avoids it easily.
Lontrame shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swift is looking to improve his position but Lontrame isn't that keen on the idea.
Swift regains half guard.
Lontrame wants to stand but Swift has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lontrame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swift. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swift actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Swift will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lontrame takes a swing at Swift's ribcage but misses.
Swift has his takedown stuffed
and Lontrame counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swift 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.
Lontrame tries to stand and escape but Swift is controlling the position.
Swift is looking to improve his position.
Lontrame tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swift.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swift looking for a guillotine here but Lontrame defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame wants to stand but Swift has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swift has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lontrame can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swift has a closed guard, preventing Lontrame from standing up.
Lontrame is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Swift is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swift has a closed guard, preventing Lontrame from standing up.
Swift controls Lontrame momentarily but Lontrame frees himself.
Lontrame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swift is proving hard to escape from.
Swift is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lontrame decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swift, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame tries to bum rush Swift with a series of wild strikes but Swift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift fails with the takedown
and Lontrame counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Lontrame.
Swift takes one to the side of the head.
Lontrame stuffs the takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lontrame makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lontrame clinches.
Lontrame wants to get back to striking at distance but Swift won't allow it.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Lontrame blocks it.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Swift tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lontrame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a series of strikes. Swift will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lontrame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lontrame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swift with a poor takedown
and Lontrame counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lontrame is looking to clinch.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Lontrame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lontrame slaps away a takedown attempt from Swift, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Lontrame throws a lazy right hand but Swift sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swift.
Lontrame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lontrame throws a push kick but Swift slaps the foot to one side.
Swift tries for a takedown but Lontrame circles away easily
and Lontrame moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Lontrame blocks it.
Lontrame tries to break free but Swift pushes him back against the cage.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lontrame tries to circle away but Swift has him pinned against the cage.
Lontrame is trying to break free.
Swift throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lontrame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him.
Lontrame wants to break free but Swift has control.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Swift lands an uppercut.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swift scores with a hook to the body.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swift keeps control of Lontrame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lontrame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lontrame tries to break the clinch but Swift is controlling the position.
Swift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lontrame has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swift has Lontrame pressed against the cage, preventing Lontrame from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lontrame has had enough of the clinch but Swift keeps him there for the moment.
Lontrame working hard to break the clinch.
Lontrame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swift shoots in and bounces Lontrame off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swift throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lontrame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lontrame 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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