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Event:
OFC 276: Aquarius
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Swagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Grimrock slams his shin into Swagger's torso.
Swagger shoots in for a double leg but Grimrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grimrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swagger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swagger shoots and misses
and Grimrock counters with a body kick that stops Swagger in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimrock can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Grimrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Swagger is trying to trip Grimrock. He has hold of a leg but Grimrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swagger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grimrock wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock throws a front kick that sends Swagger stumbling back into the cage.
Grimrock lands a front kick.
Grimrock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Swagger is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Swagger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Grimrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swagger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swagger if he has to take too many more of those.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimrock.
Swagger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimrock. Grimrock obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Grimrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Swagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimrock. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Grimrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimrock is fending him off so far but Swagger persists. Nope, Grimrock circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt.
Swagger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimrock lands a nice looking body kick.
Grimrock digs a good body shot into Swagger's ribs.
Swagger avoids the body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Grimrock thumps Swagger with a low kick.
Swagger shoots in but Grimrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Swagger gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimrock defending well though. #ES2#
Grimrock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Swagger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Swagger tightens his grip and picks Grimrock up, before dumping him to the ground. Grimrock manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimrock wants to stand and escape but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Grimrock blocks nicely.
Grimrock is looking to stand up but Swagger isn't so interested in that idea.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swagger is controlling him.
Swagger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger stops Grimrock from standing up. #T3#
Swagger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swagger is controlling him.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Swagger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swagger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimrock has wrist control.
Grimrock wants to stand up but Swagger is controlling him.
Swagger with a nice head shot there.
Swagger lands a couple of digs.
Swagger is in close to Grimrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimrock wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Grimrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swagger. #SUB#
Swagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grimrock wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Swagger seems to be looking for submissions.
Swagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grimrock is trying to stand up here but Swagger is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger winds up and cracks Grimrock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock is trying to stand.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grimrock tries to clinch but Swagger is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swagger is defended easily by Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a body kick.
Grimrock misses with a body shot.
Swagger feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Grimrock.
Grimrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimrock scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Grimrock instigates a clinch.
Grimrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Swagger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Swagger blocks it.
Swagger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimrock is defending well.#TD#
Swagger wants the takedown. Grimrock is fighting it off but Swagger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grimrock's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Grimrock pushes Swagger off and gets back to his feet.
Grimrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grimrock moves into the clinch.
Swagger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimrock after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Swagger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimrock is defending well.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Swagger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Swagger controls his hands.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swagger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Wily Swagger has been cut.
Swagger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swagger is trying to drag Grimrock to the mat but Grimrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Swagger 's eye.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Swagger 's eye.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock is working Swagger over against the cage.
Grimrock lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimrock.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Swagger takes a shot to the head.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger tries to pull guard but Grimrock won't allow it.
Grimrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Grimrock.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges.
Grimrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Swagger shrugs off.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Swagger 's eye.
Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.#T3#
Grimrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swagger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swagger looking for a takedown.
Grimrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimrock lands with a left to the head.
Grimrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Swagger is rocked!
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swagger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh Swagger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Swagger shrugs off.
Grimrock presses Swagger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swagger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grimrock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Swagger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Swagger drops to his knees and Grimrock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Grimrock!
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Event:
DUEL#49 Riccuito vs Naga-Wing
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Swagger shoots in and gets a takedown into Themistokles's guard.
Themistokles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Themistokles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Themistokles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Themistokles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Themistokles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Themistokles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Themistokles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger looks winded!
Themistokles postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Themistokles stands up over Swagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Themistokles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Themistokles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swagger's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Themistokles defends easily.
Themistokles landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Themistokles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Themistokles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Themistokles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Themistokles lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Themistokles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Themistokles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Themistokles with a nice head shot there.
Themistokles with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Themistokles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Themistokles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Themistokles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Themistokles scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Themistokles scoring with some ground and pound.
Themistokles is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Themistokles loads up on a big left hand. Swagger felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Themistokles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Swagger can't hide his disappointment, as Themistokles celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#47 Gaultier vs Bartlet
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swagger.
Swagger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Swagger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Swagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Swagger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swagger showed some decent athleticism there.
Tucker trying to control but Swagger postures up.
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Swagger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swagger.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swagger working Tucker over with strikes.
Swagger thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
Swagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Swagger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swagger.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Swagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Swagger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Swagger is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swagger to get the leverage.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Swagger thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
Swagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
#SUB#
Swagger seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Swagger is working for a kimura but Tucker is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Swagger is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swagger throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swagger.
Swagger looks to land a strike but Tucker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger 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.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Swagger gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swagger is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swagger to get the leverage.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Swagger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tucker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tucker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tucker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swagger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tucker has managed to get both his arms back between Swagger's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Swagger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Swagger has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Swagger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Swagger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Swagger has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Swagger is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Swagger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tucker uses it to pass to side control.
Swagger tries to buck Tucker off but Tucker is having none of it.#T3#
Swagger is working hard here to advance position.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swagger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swagger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Swagger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Swagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tucker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Tucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Tucker.
Tucker cracks Swagger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Tucker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Swagger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tucker to the mat! Tucker manages to get full guard.
Swagger postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow. #T1#
Swagger stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker is trying to keep Swagger in close.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Swagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Tucker there.
Donk. Tucker catches Swagger right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Tucker tries to sprawl but Swagger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tucker won't allow Swagger to pass to mount.
Swagger looks to land a strike but Tucker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Swagger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker pulls Swagger in close to his closed guard and prevents Swagger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Swagger throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swagger's guard. Nice move by Tucker!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Swagger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tucker has picked Swagger up and slammed him! Swagger can't keep hold of the triangle and Tucker manages to pass to side control!
Swagger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
John Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wily Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Tucker.
I think Swagger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
John Tucker spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt
and Themistokles counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt - Themistokles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Themistokles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
letting Themistokles counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Themistokles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swagger looks winded!
Swagger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Themistokles defends it nicely.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Swagger fails with the takedown.
Themistokles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Themistokles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Themistokles.
Themistokles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swagger eats them both and turns towards Themistokles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Themistokles rushes Swagger and presses him up against the cage.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Themistokles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles cracks Swagger with a nice body shot.#T2#
Themistokles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swaggers head.
A short right from Themistokles. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Themistokles finish him?
Themistokles pushes Swagger against the cage. Themistokles is working some dirty boxing. Themistokles pushes off with a quick right hook! Swagger goes down! Swagger tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Themistokles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
DUEL#39 Silver vs Hell
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Habana with a nice cross.
Habana throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Habana.
Habana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Habana wants it to stay on the feet.
Habana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swagger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Habana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swagger darts in looking for a takedown but Habana gets double underhooks and turns Swagger into the cage.
Swagger dives in for a single leg takedown but Habana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Habana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swagger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Habana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Habana counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Habana tenderised Swagger's leg. Swagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Habana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Habana throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily. #CL#
Habana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swagger wants to take the fight to the mat but Habana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.#T1#
Habana gets underhooks to prevent Swagger's takedown attempt.
Swagger looks winded!
Habana working Swagger over with knees to the body.
Come on Habana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habana lands with a right to the head.
Habana stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Come on Habana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Wily Swagger has been cut.
Swagger wants a takedown.
Habana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Habana lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger wants to take the fight to the mat but Habana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swagger being controlled against the cage.
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!
Habana lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana lands an elbow just above Swagger 's eye.
Habana is stalling here.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Habana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Habana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swagger or not.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Habana.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Habana has Swagger pressed against the cage.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Habana finish him?
Habana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Habana working the clinch nicely. Swagger is working for position but Habana cracks him with a big knee to the head! Swagger crumples up against the cage and Habana lands two more shots before the ref can save Swagger! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bryan Habana!
After the fight, Bryan Habana was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Damozzi clinches with his opponent.
Damozzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damozzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Swagger.
Damozzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Damozzi gets through Swagger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swagger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Swagger wants the takedown. Damozzi is fighting it off but Swagger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Damozzi's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Damozzi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Damozzi striking off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damozzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Damozzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damozzi tries to strike from the bottom.
Damozzi trying to strike off his back.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Damozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damozzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Damozzi winds up and cracks Swagger with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.
Swagger has hold of Damozzi's hands but Damozzi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Damozzi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.
Damozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Damozzi.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Damozzi has control of the leg.
Damozzi working Swagger over with strikes.
Damozzi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Swagger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damozzi pulls his head out easily.
Damozzi winds up and cracks Swagger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Damozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Damozzi slips a nice elbow through Swagger's hands, connecting with Swagger's forehead.#ROC2#
Swagger is rocked!#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Swagger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damozzi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Swagger! More strikes land and this one is all over! Damozzi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Damozzi!
Frank Damozzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Swagger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Lapu circles away easily
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swagger shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapu tries to sprawl out of it but Swagger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapu sprawls well. Lapu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger fails with the takedown.
Lapu is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lapu to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Lapu.
Lapu lands a body shot.
Lapu scores with a jab. Swagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Lapu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swagger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Lapu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapu.#ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Lapu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Swagger up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lapu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Swagger's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
A very excited looking Lapu Lapu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barca connects with a crisp jab.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Swagger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barca.
Swagger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barca avoids it really well and circles away.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Swagger shoots in but no luck this time.
Barca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swagger.
Swagger has a takedown stuffed.
We've been hearing reports that Barca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger shoots in but Barca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca throws a series of punches but Swagger moves out of range.
Barca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Barca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swagger's head backwards.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swagger circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Swagger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Barca bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Barca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Barca gets caught flat footed, as Swagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swagger landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Swagger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Barca gets to his feet - Swagger follows without any prompting. #T2#
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Barca shows good takedown defense.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swagger looks winded!#TD2#
Swagger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barca did well to prevent Swagger getting side control.#SUB2#
Swagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barca has control of Swagger's left arm, preventing Swagger from doing any damage.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Barca pushes Swagger off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Barca. Those never looked like landing.
Swagger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca leaves Swagger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Barca.
Swagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Barca shows good takedown defense.
Barca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barca is fending him off so far but Swagger persists. Nope, Barca circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barca lands a nice hook to Swagger's body. Swagger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Swagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barca makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca tries to bum rush Swagger with a series of wild strikes but Swagger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swagger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.#T4#
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt - Barca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barca throws a combination. Swagger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barca scores with a body shot.
Barca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swagger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Barca - just one landing. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Swagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Barca finish him?
and Barca counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Swagger! He's just covering up as Barca starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny 169: Larusso VS Horigu
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Swagger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cutthroat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Swagger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Haas is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Swagger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Swagger.
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haas's head. #SUB2#
Swagger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haas is looking to improve his position.
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haas's head.
Swagger is thwarting Haas's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Swagger there.
Swagger drops an elbow to the side of Haas's head.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swagger thows a huge punch but Haas dodges it nicely.
Haas wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
Haas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haas.
Haas looking for a sweep. Not yet Haas, not yet.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Swagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swagger throws a strike but Haas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Swagger working for a triangle but Haas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swagger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Swagger has his foot on Haas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Swagger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Swagger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haas defends well.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing Haas from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Swagger working for a triangle but Haas defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haas wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Swagger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haas wanted to stand there but Swagger had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haas is in close to Swagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swagger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haas is keeping the position for now.
Swagger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Haas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swagger scoring with some ground and pound.
Swagger won't allow Haas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swagger.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Haas counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger fails with the takedown.
Swagger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaas Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Haas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swagger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haas lands a body shot.
#CL#
Haas rushes Swagger and presses him up against the cage.
Swagger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haas is defending well.
Nice body punch from Haas - that landed with a thud.
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Haas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Swagger is trying to pull guard but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Swagger fails to pull guard.
Haas works on Swagger's body with a couple of short punches.
Haas presses Swagger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Haas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swagger can't get the takedown.
Swagger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Haas lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Haas lands with a light punch inside.
Swagger is trying to pull guard but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Haas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swagger has Haas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haas lands a nice uppercut.
Swagger wants to take the fight to the mat but Haas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haas lands with a light punch inside.
Haas prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haas.
Haas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Haas gets through Swagger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Haas gets through Swagger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haas gets through Swagger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Haas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Haas finish him?
Haas throws a big uppercut that drops Swagger! More strikes from Haas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Swagger lies dazed against the cage as Haas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaas Haas!
Vaas Haas retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vaas Haas thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 55
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Swagger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swagger working the strikes but Faldo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Swagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faldo tries to roll over but Swagger keeps him under control.
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. Swagger connects with a nice short shot to Faldo's temple.
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Swagger is looking for a kimura but Faldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swagger to get the leverage.
Faldo wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
Faldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swagger misses with a head shot. Faldo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Swagger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Faldo is controlling Swagger's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swagger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faldo's head.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.
Faldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger lands a couple of elbows.
Faldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swagger.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Faldo trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
Swagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Swagger gets a double leg takedown into Faldo's guard.
Swagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faldo is pulling down on Swagger's head to control his posture.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faldo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Faldo is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger lands a couple of digs.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger 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.#T1#
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo trying to control the position.
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swagger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Faldo working a defensive guard here.
Swagger forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faldo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Swagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Swagger throws a strike but Faldo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Faldo pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Swagger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faldo is controlling Swagger's posture.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swagger cracks Faldo with a solid left hand.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger connects with a couple of short punches.
Faldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger works over Faldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Faldo looks for the body kick but Swagger saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Faldo.
Swagger misses with the combination.
Faldo misses with a hook
#TD#
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Swagger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swagger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swagger landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Swagger working some strikes from top position.
Swagger is in close to Faldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger is in close to Faldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
Faldo controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
Swagger with a nice head shot there.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger distracts Faldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Swagger chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faldo has momentary wrist control but Swagger slips an elbow through the middle.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger working some strikes from top position.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faldo is trying to keep Swagger in close.
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Faldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swagger chips away with some ground and pound.
Swagger with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger postures up in Faldo's guard and throws a big left but Faldo blocks it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Swagger cracks Faldo with a solid left hand.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faldo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Swagger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faldo's head.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger postures up in Faldo's guard and throws a big left but Faldo blocks it.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.#SUB#
Swagger drops back looking for a leg! Faldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faldo manages to kick Swagger off! Swagger jumps back into Faldo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger is working Faldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick Faldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wily Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wily Swagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swagger, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Haas. No joy for Swagger on that attempt.
Swagger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haas blocks a jab.
Swagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swagger misses with a shot to the body
and Haas counters with a thumping low kick.
Haas with a hook.
Swagger tests Haas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swagger throws a leg kick
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haas throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haas sizes up Swagger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger shoots and misses
and Haas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haas dips to his left and cracks Swagger with an uppercut!#T1#
Haas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swagger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haas tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haas to the ground. Haas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger misses with a takedown
and Haas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haas fakes the leg kick and cracks Swagger in the body.
Swagger fails to land the takedown.
Swagger thows a leg kick but Haas checks it
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut.
Haas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swagger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haas defends it nicely.#T2#
Haas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
A countering left hand to the body from Haas misses.
Haas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haas feints and then cracks Swagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swagger down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas lands a front kick.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Haas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haas lands a nice shot that snaps Swagger's head back.
Swagger fails with the takedown
and Haas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Swagger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haas is trying to defend but Swagger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Haas trying to control but Swagger postures up.
Haas moves into full guard.
Haas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haas pulls Swagger in close to his closed guard and prevents Swagger from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haas is trying to keep Swagger in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haas seems keen to control Swagger's posture.
Haas trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haas jabs at Swagger's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haas.
Haas lands the left hand.
Swagger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Swagger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Haas circles away easily
and Haas counters with a thumping low kick.
Haas works Swagger's body with a nice hook.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haas tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haas to the ground. Haas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger needs to keep his hands up - Haas had a free shot at his head there.
Swagger shoots in looking for a takedown. Haas tries to sprawl out of it but Swagger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD#
Swagger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haas sprawls well initially but Swagger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haas is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haas is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Haas keeps moving.
Haas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard. #REVB#
Swagger is trying to control the position but Haas postures up.
Swagger 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.#T2#
Haas stays in close to Swagger's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Haas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haas trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Swagger is looking to sweep but instead, Haas has passed into half guard.
Swagger is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Haas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swagger!
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haas lands a big shot there that rocks Swagger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swagger is squirming around, avoiding Haas's attempts to control the action.
Swagger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swagger tries to lock up and control but Haas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swagger is looking to escape.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Swagger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haas content just to control the position here.
Swagger is looking to improve his position but Haas isn't that keen on the idea.
Haas controlling the position easily from mount.
Swagger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swagger tries to reverse the position but Haas maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Swagger dives in for a single leg takedown but Haas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Haas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Swagger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haas is keeping the position for now.
Swagger controlling from the top position.
Swagger stopping the sweep attempt from Haas.
Haas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haas is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Haas looking to pass the guard.
Haas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haas passes into side control.
Swagger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Haas is pressing down on Swagger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swagger is holding on for now.
Swagger is looking to improve his position.
Swagger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haas is taking a breather. Swagger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Haas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swagger defends it well.
Haas is trying to control. Swagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Swagger is looking for a sweep. Haas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haas is thwarting Swagger's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haas scores with a leg kick.
Haas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haas moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swagger.
Vaas Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swagger at a distance.
#T4#
Haas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Haas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swagger looks for the body kick but Haas saw that one coming.
Swagger misses with a leg kick
letting Haas counter with a right hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swagger.
Haas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swagger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger misses with a head shot. Haas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swagger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Swagger throws a right hand that misses
letting Haas counter with a right hand.
Haas clobbers Swagger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swagger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swagger misses with a right hand
letting Haas counter with a right hand.
Swagger shoots and misses #KD2#
and Haas counters with a head kick that drops Swagger to the mat! Swagger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Swagger is rocked!
Swagger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Haas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaas Haas!
Vaas Haas is the new middleweight champion!
Vaas Haas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Swagger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger landing some decent shots from guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swagger trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Swagger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Swagger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy. #T1#
Man keeping hold of Swagger's head, controlling as best he can.
Man is continuing to stall.
Man is not content to let Swagger control the position.
Still in half guard, Swagger seems content to control.
Man is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Swagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Swagger eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Swagger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swagger wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man wants to control but Swagger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Swagger is working for an americana but Man has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Swagger was thinking about the submission.
Swagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Swagger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Swagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Man forces Swagger back against the cage and clinches.
Man is stalling here.
Swagger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Man has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Swagger tightens his grip and picks Man up, before dumping him to the ground. Man manages to land in guard.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swagger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Swagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Swagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swagger is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Swagger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Swagger has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Wily Swagger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Man #TD#
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Swagger controlling the action here.#SUB#
Swagger is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Man is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swagger is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swagger throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swagger's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB#
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swagger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Swagger looking to control.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swagger is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.#T3#
Swagger working a defensive guard but Man passes into half guard.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Swagger defends it.
Swagger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swagger.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swagger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Swagger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Man doesn't defend quickly enough and Swagger has managed to lock this one up! Can Man escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Swagger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger retains his middleweight title!
Wily Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Method Man was interviewed post fight and said 'Patty cake patty cake hey the Method Man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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Event:
Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Manley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Manley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swagger darts in looking for a takedown but Manley gets double underhooks and turns Swagger into the cage.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manley looking for a sweep. Not yet Manley, not yet.
Manley is adopting a defensive guard.
Manley trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Manley has control of Swagger's left arm, preventing Swagger from doing any damage.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger 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.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manley holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger 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.
Swagger trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manley is defended easily by Swagger.
Swagger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manley is able to avoid easily.
Manley checks a leg kick.
Swagger throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swagger tries a low kick but Manley avoids it.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Swagger throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manley throws an elbow but Swagger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swagger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manley wants to stand but Swagger has his arm trapped.
Swagger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Swagger's temple.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Swagger's hands, connecting with Swagger's forehead.#SUB#
Swagger actively working from the bottom here.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
#T4#
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swagger controlling the position well.
Swagger gets back to full guard.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manley cracks Swagger with a solid left hand.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Swagger being controlled here momentarily.
Manley is trying to keep Swagger in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huey Manley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Manley.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manley.#TD#
Swagger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Swagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swagger landing a few strikes.
Manley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manley is looking for a sweep.
Swagger working the ground and pound.
Swagger working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Manley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Manley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swagger off and has taken his back!
Swagger covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Swagger turns into Manley and is now in his guard.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully. #T2#
Manley pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Manley wants to sweep but no luck.
Swagger prevents Manley from getting back to his feet.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger advances to half guard.
Manley is trying is best to control the position here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swagger working Manley over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Swagger seems content to control.
Swagger wants to take a breather but Manley is having none of it.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Swagger prevents Manley from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley tries to improve position but can't.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manley is trying to escape the position but Swagger is controlling the position. #T4#
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swagger working the ground and pound from side control.
Manley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manley defending against the ground and pound.
Swagger is chipping away with strikes.
Swagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manley keeps working.
Manley is trying to get back to half guard.
Manley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Swagger working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Manley's body.
Manley has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Swagger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manley sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Manley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley moves into full guard.
Manley wants to improve his position but instead Swagger has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Manley is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Swagger is trying to control the action in half guard but Manley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swagger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swagger moves into full mount! Manley won't be happy about that!
Manley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Swagger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swagger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Manley really wants to buck Swagger off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swagger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swagger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manley hang on?
Manley is desperately trying to improve his position but Swagger has a good base and remains in mount.
Manley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger prevents Manley from getting the reversal.
Swagger lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Swagger.
Manley wants to hold on but Swagger pushes him away.
Manley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Manley is rocked!
Swagger postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Manley is out cold - huge knockout for Swagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger is the new middleweight champion!
Wily Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Manley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Wily Swagger has been cut.
We've been informed that Manley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Swagger takes a swing at Manley's ribcage but misses.
Manley scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Manley gets caught flat footed, as Swagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manley keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Manley trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger slows the pace down in half guard.
Manley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Manley is trying to maintain the position but Swagger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Manley controlling the position for now.
Swagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Swagger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swagger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Swagger working over Manley with some ground and pound. Manley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swagger 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swagger working over Manley with some ground and pound. Manley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Swagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Manley trying to control from the bottom.
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manley's head.
Manley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swagger is working away from the top position though.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Manley is working away.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Manley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swagger won't allow Manley to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manley trying to control the position here.
Swagger is in close to Manley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
Swagger advances position into side control!
Manley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manley is pushing Swagger's head away, looking to escape. Swagger manages to hold on to the position though.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
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.
#R2#
No luck for Swagger with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Swagger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manley to the mat! Manley manages to get full guard.
Manley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swagger dives into side control.
#REVB#
Manley manages to get back to half guard.
Swagger is keen to just control but Manley is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley wants to control but Swagger is keeping busy.
Swagger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
#T1#
Swagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Swagger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manley is holding on to half guard well.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swagger throwing shots but Manley is blocking nicely.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Swagger controlling the action here.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
Swagger is trying to control. Manley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger trying to pass the guard but Manley defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Swagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manley defending well though.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Manley is trying to control but can't.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Swagger lands strikes from half guard.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Manley is defending well.
Swagger lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swagger is trying to control. Manley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Swagger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manley is trying to control but can't.
Manley wants to get back to his feet.
Manley wants to improve his position but Swagger is controlling well.
#T4#
Manley is positioning himself well to prevent Swagger advancing to mount.
Swagger is thwarting Manley's attempts to control the position.
Swagger is nestled in close to Manley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manley defending well though. #SUB#
Swagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manley sees it coming and defends easily.
Swagger trying to control from half guard but Manley is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Manley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swagger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manley controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
That's time! Swagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Swagger misses.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manley moves out of range of the strikes.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Swagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swagger shoots for a double leg takedown but Manley sprawls well. He's pushed Swagger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley lands a front kick.
Manley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Swagger shoots for a double leg takedown but Manley sprawls well. He's pushed Swagger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Swagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Manley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manley is fending him off so far but Swagger persists. Nope, Manley circles away and we're back to standing.
Manley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swagger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manley defends well and Swagger ends up having to push Manley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manley tries to avoid it but Swagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manley to the ground. Manley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swagger will feel that in the morning.
Swagger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manley but Manley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Manley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swagger misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Swagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swagger throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Swagger is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manley throws a strike but Swagger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swagger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manley has managed to get both his arms back between Swagger's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Swagger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manley is controlling Swagger's posture.
Swagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving. #T4#
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Swagger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swagger tries to roll over but Manley keeps him under control.
Manley controlling the pace.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swagger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swagger gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Swagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manley.
Swagger misses with a head kick.
Swagger shoots in looking for a takedown but Manley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swagger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swagger defends it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manley - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Manley. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manley as he avoids it easily.
Manley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Manley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swagger is trying to defend but Manley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swagger wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swagger trying to control here.
#T1#
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Swagger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manley is trying to control. Swagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
Swagger trying to control here.
Manley thows a huge punch but Swagger dodges it nicely.
Manley prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Swagger gets full guard.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Swagger wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Swagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Swagger working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manley is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swagger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger trying to control the position.
#T3#
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swagger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley works over Swagger with some ground and pound from guard.
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Manley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Manley defends easily.
Manley scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Swagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swagger looking for a sweep. Not yet Swagger, not yet.
Swagger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger is pulling down on Manley's head to control his posture.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swagger is keeping the position for now.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. #REVR#
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manley wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment.
Swagger looking to sit in guard and control but Manley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wily Swagger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Swagger connects with a single shot there.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Manley moves out of range easily.
Swagger throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manley is looking to advance position but Swagger won't allow it.
Swagger is staying active underneath Manley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swagger is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swagger's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swagger manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Swagger working for a triangle but Manley defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manley preventing the sweep.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment.
Swagger is fighting to break Manley's control of his arms but Manley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Manley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Swagger trying to control here.
#T3#
Swagger regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Manley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manley tries to stand but Swagger is controlling from the bottom.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swagger is keeping the position for now.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swagger's head.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manley wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swagger is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Swagger throwing strikes from guard but Manley blocks nicely.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swagger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Manley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huey Manley.
I think Manley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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