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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swinehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mlotkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Swinehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Mlotkowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mlotkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swinehard defends it nicely.
Swinehard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski avoids them all with ease.
Mlotkowski stuns Swinehard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swinehard looks to land a combination. Mlotkowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mlotkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Swinehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mlotkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swinehard swivels and escapes.
Jack Swinehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mlotkowski.
A punch combination from Swinehard misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swinehard swinging wildly here.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski moves out of range.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mlotkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Swinehard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mlotkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swinehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlotkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swinehard counters with a two punch combo.
Mlotkowski tries to clinch up.
Swinehard tries to bum rush Mlotkowski with a series of wild strikes but Mlotkowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swinehard throws a nice looking combination but Mlotkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mlotkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swinehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mlotkowski shoots in for a takedown but Swinehard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swinehard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swinehard throws a right hand that Mlotkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlotkowski also avoids with ease.
Mlotkowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swinehard.
Nice takedown defense from Swinehard. No joy for Mlotkowski on that attempt.
Mlotkowski looks gassed!
Swinehard throws a nice looking combination but Mlotkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Swinehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack Swinehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mlotkowski dives in and grabs Swinehard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swinehard pushes down on Mlotkowski's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mlotkowski is defended easily by Swinehard.
Mlotkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swinehard.
Swinehard misses with a wild combination.
Jack Swinehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Mlotkowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swinehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swinehard.
Swinehard misses with a combination
and Mlotkowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swinehard stuffs the takedown.
Mlotkowski fails to land the takedown.
Swinehard feints a jab promting Mlotkowski to slip. Swinehard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mlotkowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard misses with the combination.
Swinehard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mlotkowski looks for a takedown but Swinehard sprawls well.
Swinehard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mlotkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swinehard.
A left and a right from Swinehard both land. Nice combination.
Swinehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swinehard is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Swinehard.
Some wild striking there from Swinehard.
Nice sprawl there from Swinehard as Mlotkowski shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swinehard.
Swinehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swinehard swivels and escapes.
Swinehard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Swinehard swinging wildly here.
Mlotkowski fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Swinehard. Those never looked like landing.
Mlotkowski throws a head kick but Swinehard moves out of range.
Mlotkowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mlotkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swinehard looks to land a combination but Mlotkowski avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Swinehard catches Mlotkowski right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mlotkowski throws a head kick but Swinehard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swinehard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swinehard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swinehard throws a combination. Mlotkowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swinehard throws a low kick but Mlotkowski moves out of range easily.
Swinehard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mlotkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swinehard.
Mlotkowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mlotkowski.
Mlotkowski tries for a takedown but Swinehard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Swinehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mlotkowski.
Swinehard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mlotkowski is breathing heavily.
Swinehard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swinehard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mlotkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swinehard scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlotkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Swinehard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Swinehard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Swinehard misses with a wild combination.
Swinehard thuds his right hand into Mlotkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swinehard, as that shot connected.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swinehard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mlotkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Swinehard misses with the combination.
Mlotkowski scores with a head kick.
Mlotkowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Swinehard scores with a four punch combination!
Jack Swinehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Swinehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swinehard throws a one two combo.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Mlotkowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swinehard lands with a cross.
Swinehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mlotkowski shoots in for a double leg but Swinehard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swinehard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mlotkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Swinehard does no damage.
Swinehard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mlotkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Swinehard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mlotkowski checks it well.
Mlotkowski moves into the clinch.
Mlotkowski has Swinehard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swinehard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swinehard pulls Mlotkowski into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mlotkowski wanted to stand there but Swinehard had control of the position.
Swinehard is pulling down on Mlotkowski's head to control his posture.
Swinehard wants to stand but Mlotkowski is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mlotkowski postures up in Swinehard's guard and throws a big left but Swinehard blocks it.
Mlotkowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mlotkowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mlotkowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swinehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swinehard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Swinehard dominated that second round.
That's time! Swinehard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swinehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mlotkowski is looking to clinch.
Swinehard swinging wildly here.
Swinehard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mlotkowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mlotkowski postures up in Swinehard's guard and throws a big left but Swinehard blocks it.
Mlotkowski looking to pass the guard.
Swinehard wants to sweep here but Mlotkowski controlling him for the moment.
Mlotkowski wants to pass the guard but Swinehard is keeping the position.
Swinehard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mlotkowski on the ground.
Mlotkowski drops back looking for a leg! Swinehard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swinehard manages to kick Mlotkowski off! Mlotkowski jumps back into Swinehard's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinehard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mlotkowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swinehard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that Mlotkowski avoids nicely.
Swinehard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mlotkowski.
Mlotkowski shoots in and drives through. Swinehard sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Swinehard - just one landing.
Mlotkowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swinehard misses with a wild combination.
Swinehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski slips a jab and a cross from Swinehard.
Swinehard misses with a right hand
and Mlotkowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski moves out of range.
Swinehard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mlotkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Swinehard tries to bum rush Mlotkowski with a series of wild strikes but Mlotkowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mlotkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Swinehard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlotkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Swinehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mlotkowski.
Swinehard misses with a few strikes there.
Swinehard leaves Mlotkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swinehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swinehard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mlotkowski closes the distance and pushes Swinehard back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swinehard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard is pressed up against the cage. Mlotkowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swinehard down to the mat. Swinehard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mlotkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Swinehard misses with the combination.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Swinehard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Swinehard misses.
Swinehard leaves Mlotkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mlotkowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Swinehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard tests Mlotkowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swinehard avoids the head kick by Mlotkowski.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mlotkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Swinehard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlotkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mlotkowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mlotkowski checks a leg kick.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski moves out of range.
Swinehard throws a chopping leg kick but Mlotkowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mlotkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swinehard avoids it really well and circles away.
Swinehard looks to land a combination but Mlotkowski avoids it well.
Matt Mlotkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swinehard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Swinehard finds it's way through Mlotkowski's defenses.
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 Jack Swinehard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swinehard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Swinehard!
A determined Jack Swinehard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
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