Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Smietana scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smietana. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smietana throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smietana misses with a hook.
Smietana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smietana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smietana lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swanson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smietana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smietana tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smietana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smietana swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swanson. #T1#
Swanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smietana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Swanson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Smietana breaks from the clinch.
Smietana scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Swanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smietana's guard.
Smietana tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Smietana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swanson defends well.#SUB#
Smietana working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to sweep him here.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from.
Smietana controlling the position.#T3#
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smietana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smietana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smietana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to stand but Smietana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smietana is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Smietana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smietana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smietana is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Swanson gets to his feet. Smietana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson motions for Smietana to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Smietana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smietana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Smietana blocks a head kick by Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that 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.
#R2#
Smietana misses with a hook.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Smietana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smietana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smietana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smietana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smietana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smietana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Piotr Smietana is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smietana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Smietana thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Smietana misses its intended target.
Smietana scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Swanson rushes Smietana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Smietana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1##BC#
Smietana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Smietana shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Smietana catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson wants to counter the offense by Smietana and move into the clinch position.
Smietana misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Swanson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smietana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smietana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smietana stuffs the takedown.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Sloppy strikes from Smietana. Those never looked like landing.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smietana. Smietana obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Smietana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwanson.
Smietana throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smietana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smietana lands a head shot.
Smietana misses with a looping right.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smietana.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smietana or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
Jab from Smietana.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smietana throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smietana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smietana connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smietana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Smietana, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Smietana against the cage but Smietana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smietana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.#T3#
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smietana is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Smietana circles away and we're back to standing.
Smietana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Swanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smietana as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Smietana keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Smietana.
Smietana leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Swanson jumps into guard, dragging Smietana to the mat.
Smietana landing with the ground and pound.
Smietana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smietana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Smietana is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smietana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Piotr Smietana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Smietana postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smietana throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Smietana trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Swanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smietana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smietana throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Smietana scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smietana scores with a nice strike.
Smietana feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Smietana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Swanson has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Smietana is controlling the position.
A short left from Smietana.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smietana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Smietana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Smietana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swanson is looking to control Smietana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Swanson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Smietana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson won't allow Smietana to pass to mount.
Smietana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swanson! #SUB#
Smietana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smietana cracks Swanson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smietana lands a nice shot to the head.
Smietana lands a couple of good shots and Swanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson trying to control but not successfully.
Smietana 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.#SUB#
Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smietana gets his way! #T2##SUB#
Smietana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Smietana has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Swanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Swanson is trapped and Smietana is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Swanson turns into Smietana and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Smietana is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Swanson stands up and beckons Smietana to his feet. #T3#
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Smietana moves out of range easily.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smietana circles away.
Smietana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smietana defends it well.
Dandy Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Smietana pushes him off.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smietana.
Swanson tries to counter with a clinch but Smietana shakes him off and moves away.
Smietana keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smietana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smietana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dandy Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smietana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smietana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smietana scores with a nice body kick.
Smietana throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smietana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Smietana misses.
Smietana scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smietana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Smietana counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Piotr Smietana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Smietana slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smietana lands with an overhand left.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Smietana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Smietana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smietana, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!
Our winner, Piotr Smietana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dandy Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Swanson looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Swanson drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Joshua controlling Swanson's posture.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joshua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Swanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SU#
Swanson stands up from half guard.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Joshua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Joshua's body.
Joshua tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Joshua breaks from the clinch.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
A big left from Joshua misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Joshua scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Swanson wants to stall.
Our sources have told us that Swanson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Joshua misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
A shot to the liver by Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Joshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson lands a head kick. Joshua smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Swanson moves into range and clinches up with Joshua.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Swanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Swanson pulls guard effortlessly.
Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Swanson controls Joshua momentarily but Joshua frees himself.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Joshua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joshua stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joshua's guard. #REVR#
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Swanson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Swanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Joshua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Dandy Swanson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshua circles away.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Swanson forces Joshua back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshua as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Swanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joshua wants to get back to striking at distance but Swanson won't allow it. #BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Swanson's defenses. #CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Joshua sends Swanson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joshua is motioning to the referee to let Swanson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Swanson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Project Joshua!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 47:Moshington Vs Wayne
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Squibb throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Squibb in a clinch.
Squibb is working for takedown but Swanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Squibb tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Squibb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson stalling.
Squibb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Squibb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squibb blocks a jab.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squibb moves away.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Squibb misses with a head kick.
Squibb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Meyer Squibb has been cut.
Squibb swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Swanson counters with a crisp one two that drops Squibb! Swanson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Squibb to his feet! Squibb is in big trouble!
Meyer Squibb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Squibb back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Squibb keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Squibb, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Swanson gets caught napping as Squibb dives in and scores a takedown. Swanson manages to retain guard.
Swanson has his hands on Squibb's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Squibb trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squibb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Squibb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Squibb jabs at Swanson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Squibb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Squibb is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now. #T3#
Swanson is looking to control Squibb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Swanson gets full guard.
Swanson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but Squibb is having none of it.
Squibb wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Squibb is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
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.
Squibb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squibb landing with the ground and pound.
Squibb trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Squibb tries to pass. #SUB2#
Swanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Squibb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dandy Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meyer Squibb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Squibb stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Squibb.#CL2#
Squibb gets tackled into the cage by Swanson. Swanson maintains the clinch.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Squibb can't break the clinch.
Swanson pushes Squibb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Squibb.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Swanson just leaning against Squibb, taking a breather.
Come on Swanson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Squibb tries to pull guard but Swanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Squibb, right into the meat.
Dandy Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Squibb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Swanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Squibb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Squibb saw that one coming.
Squibb tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Squibb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Squibb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson trying to control the position here.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Squibb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Squibb is working hard here to advance position.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but Squibb is having none of it.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Squibb from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Squibb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meyer Squibb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squibb avoids the body shot from Swanson. #TD#
Squibb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swanson is trying to defend but Squibb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Squibb stops Swanson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Squibb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Squibb is very close to passing his half guard.
Squibb prevents Swanson from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Squibb is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squibb winds up and cracks Swanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Squibb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson trying to control but Squibb postures up.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squibb is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
Squibb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Swanson's thigh. Swanson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Meyer Squibb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meyer Squibb's cut.
That's time! Squibb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Squibb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Squibb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Squibb backs off Swanson throws a huge counter combo but Squibb manages to avoid it all.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Squibb avoids it well.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Squibb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Squibb walks away with a smile on his face. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squibb. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squibb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Squibb defends it well.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Squibb misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Swanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Squibb's guard.
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!
Swanson wants to stand but Squibb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Swanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Swanson trying to control the action but Squibb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squibb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Squibb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Squibb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Squibb wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Squibb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meyer Squibb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Squibb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Swanson uses it to pass to side control.
Swanson staying calm.#T3#
Squibb tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Swanson decides to stand back up. Swanson steps back and let's Squibb get back to his feet.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Squibb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Squibb throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Squibb scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Squibb moved away.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Squibb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Squibb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meyer Squibb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Squibb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson cracks Squibb with an open hand slap.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dandy Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dandy Swanson!
After the fight, Dandy Swanson 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.

Event: UGD 43:Moore Vs Fist
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Morais scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson misses with a takedown
enabling Morais to counter with a crisp jab.
Morais looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Morais. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Swanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morais wants to stand up but Swanson is controlling him.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morais wants to stand up but Swanson is controlling him.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Morais is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Swanson 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.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Morais is keeping the position.
Morais wants to stand but Swanson is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Swanson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Morais has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Swanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morais tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position. #T2#
Swanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morais's efforts to push away.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morais gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morais fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morais's corner calls for a 1-2. Morais obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson slips under a jab from Morais.
Morais dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morais fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morais throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Morais looks to move away, Swanson throws a big counter combo but Morais just gets out of the way.#T3#
Morais clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swanson with a poor takedown
and Morais counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Morais shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Morais scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Morais drops Swanson with a nice combination! Morais dives into Swanson's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Morais decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swanson, up you get!
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Morais knocks Swanson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mutant Morais!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Joshua leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Joshua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura but Joshua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swanson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is keen to just control but Joshua is a slippery customer.
Swanson not doing much here.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Joshua.#T1#
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Joshua lands a decent shot there.
Swanson 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.
Swanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a big elbow. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshua stops Swanson from passing to mount. #SUB#
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Joshua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joshua gets back to full guard.
Joshua controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua controlling the position.#T3#
Joshua wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Joshua throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swanson escapes and throws Joshua's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joshua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
Joshua tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
Swanson scoring with punches from side control.
Joshua is letting Swanson control him for a moment.
Joshua gets back to half guard.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Joshua striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
Joshua tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joshua defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joshua is trying to control but Swanson manages to pass to mount!
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Joshua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson'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.
#R2#
Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Joshua. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
Project Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua scores with a leg kick.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Swanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joshua keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joshua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Swanson is pushing down on Joshua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joshua is fighting to maintain full guard but Swanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Dandy Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Joshua is trying to control but can't.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Joshua defends it.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joshua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Joshua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Swanson cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson passes Joshua's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Joshua wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Joshua is still trying to improve position.
Swanson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joshua tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joshua regains half guard.
Joshua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Swanson won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Swanson has gone for a leg lock! Joshua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swanson's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joshua manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Joshua 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.
Joshua pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.
Joshua misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dandy Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Joshua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Joshua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joshua lands a couple of elbows.
Joshua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joshua working some strikes from top position.
Joshua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joshua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.#SUB#
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Joshua connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to improve his position but instead Joshua has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Joshua. #CUT2#
Dandy Swanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dandy Swanson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Project Joshua!
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Brazier.
Brazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brazier throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brazier counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazier connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Brazier moves into the clinch.
Swanson fails to pull guard.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Brazier stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Brazier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brazier pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Swanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Brazier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Swanson successfully pulls guard.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brazier puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Swanson looking for subs from the bottom but Brazier mounts him!
Brazier prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to hold on but Brazier postures up.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.
Brazier controlling the pace for now.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brazier content just to control the position here. #T3#
Brazier tries to control but Swanson wriggling away.
Swanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brazier wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Swanson working to try and regain half guard. #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.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Brazier's attempts to control the action.
Swanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Swanson is looking to control Brazier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Brazier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Swanson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson'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.
#R2#
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson. #CL#
Brazier clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brazier. #BC#
Brazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brazier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brazier. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Brazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brazier stalls.
Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Brazier effectively controlling the action here.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Brazier manages to get underhooks.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brazier blocks it with crossed arms.
Swanson is trying to drag Brazier to the mat but Brazier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Brazier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Brazier breaks the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A good leg kick by Brazier.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Brazier misses its target.
Brazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brazier lands a jab.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brazier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Brazier digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Brazier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swanson fails to pull guard.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Brazier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swanson is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Brazier.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brazier gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Swanson has picked Brazier up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swanson trying to control the action but Brazier is working from the bottom.
Brazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Brazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brazier is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson wants to control but Brazier is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brazier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
That's time! Brazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brazier won't allow it.
Swanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brazier taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Brazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Brazier.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Brazier.
Brazier works Swanson's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Brazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson wants to break free but Brazier has control. #TD2#
Swanson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Swanson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Brazier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brazier keeps working.
Brazier gets back to half guard.
Conor Brazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brazier wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson trying to mount his opponent but Brazier defends it.
Brazier is looking to improve his position.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Brazier's hands, connecting with Brazier's forehead.#T3#
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Swanson controlling his opponent.
Brazier is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Brazier wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brazier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Swanson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brazier?
Dandy Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Swanson looking to ground and pound but Brazier is blocking nicely.
Brazier is looking to get to half guard.
Brazier suckers Swanson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Brazier is now in Swanson's guard!
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson 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.
Brazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brazier wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Brazier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brazier, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Brazier!
Conor Brazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dandy Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Bravie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bravie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Bravie up against the cage.#BC#
Bravie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bravie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Bravie gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bravie digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.#CL2#
Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravie stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Bravie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravie lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back. #CL#
Bravie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bravie avoiding damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bravie. #BC#
Bravie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Swanson clinches.
Bravie is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bravie down to the mat. Bravie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Bravie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bravie moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Bravie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bravie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bravie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swanson takes a step back to recover.
Swanson looks winded!#CL#
Bravie clinches. #T2#
A hook to the body from Bravie.
A right hook to the body lands for Swanson. #TD2#
Swanson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bravie regains guard immediately.
Bravie controlling the position.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Bravie.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravie has wrist control.
Bravie is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bravie trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bravie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Bravie chips away with some ground and pound.
Bravie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson looking to control.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bravie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swanson's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravie trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravie postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Bravie tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Bravie is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Swanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson trying to control but Bravie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Bravie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bravie dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravie sprawls well. He's pushed Swanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edward Bravie is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson with a poor takedown
and Bravie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bravie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.#CUT#
That has opened up Dandy Swanson's cut even more.
Bravie connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Swanson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Bravie!
A relieved looking Edward Bravie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dandy Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Bentos falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Swanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bentos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Bentos is in trouble!
Bentos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swanson with shots to the head and body - Bentos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Swanson working for a submission but Bentos is keeping him at bay.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Bentos is in trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Fray Bentos has been cut.
Bentos is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bentos is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Swanson lands a couple of good shots and Bentos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Swanson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bentos! Can he survive? No! He's out! Swanson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dandy Swanson!
Dandy Swanson 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.

Event: Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Wad instigates a clinch.
Wad misses with a body punch.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Swanson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wad has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Wad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wad under the eye.
Wad takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Wad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSwanson.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Swanson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wad is looking to improve his position.
Swanson is keen to just control but Wad is a slippery customer.#T1#
Wad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Wad is concentrating on defense, preventing Swanson from advancing position.
Wad is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wad defending well though.
Wad is looking to control Swanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wad avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson uses his free foot to push down on Wad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson throwing strikes here but Wad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wad can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Swanson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wad is surviving well by controlling Swanson's body position as best he can.
Wad wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson controlling from mount. #T2#
Wad wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Swanson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Swanson 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.
Swanson lands a heavy elbow.
Swanson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wad sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wad wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wad is concentrating on defense, preventing Swanson from advancing position.
Swanson is thwarting Wad's attempts to control the position.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Wad is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Wad tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Wad is working away.
Wad won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Wad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Swanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wad is trying to control but can't.
Wad has his hands clasped together around Swanson's back. He's all about the action.
Wad is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swanson passes to side control.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Wad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wad is trying to improve his position.
Wad struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Wad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wad.
Wad lands a body shot.
No joy there for Wad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Wad checks it.
Swanson tries to bum rush Wad with a series of wild strikes but Wad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson throws the left hand but Wad avoids the punch easily.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wad ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Wad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wad counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wad misses the jab.
Wad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Swanson looks for a takedown but Wad sprawls well.
Wad slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wad fails to land with a series of punches.
Wad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Wad avoids nicely.
It seemed like Wad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Wad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Wad counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Wad slips under a jab.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wad counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wad blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Wad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Wad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wad.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wad jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Swanson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Wad presses forward with punches and knees until Swanson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Swanson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Wad!
Our winner, Dick Wad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dandy Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: Highland Games 192
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Kaleva throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleva.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Kaleva shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaleva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaleva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Kaleva.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Kaleva avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaleva looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahti Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson throws a combination. Kaleva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Kaleva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dandy Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaleva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaleva throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Kaleva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaleva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaleva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaleva's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a head kick that Kaleva semi-blocks.
Swanson scores with a one two! Kaleva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Kaleva is rocked!#CUT2#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kaleva misses.
Oh Kaleva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaleva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaleva seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Kaleva's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaleva tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Swanson 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.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kaleva avoids nicely.
Kaleva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2##TD#
Kaleva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Swanson is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard. #REVB#
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swanson has passed into side control.
Swanson working away.
Swanson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaleva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swanson landing strikes. #T3#
Swanson working the ground and pound but Kaleva is defending the strikes.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Kaleva trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Kaleva regains half guard.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson throwing shots but Kaleva is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Swanson is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Kaleva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaleva defending well though.
Swanson is nestled in close to Kaleva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swanson 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. #CUT2#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaleva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahti Kaleva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Kaleva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaleva scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleva.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaleva takes a step back to recover.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kaleva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Swanson is trying to hold Kaleva in close to prevent damage but Kaleva has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Swanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaleva is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swanson controlling the position.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kaleva stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swanson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson controls Kaleva momentarily but Kaleva frees himself.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Swanson working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Kaleva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Swanson covers up, he's hurt! Kaleva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaleva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaleva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
A relieved looking Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

Event: Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Force gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Force smiles and moves away.
Swanson defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson tries to move into range but Force moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Force has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Force catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Force's knee but Force avoids it well.
Force connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
Force misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Force blocks a head kick by Swanson. #TD2#
Force gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Force might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Force is keeping the position for now.
Force looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Force is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Force lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Force thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
A combination from Force does no damage.
Force avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Force tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Force swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Force connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Force leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Force on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down. #T4##TD2#
Swanson gets a takedown into half guard.
Force has his hands clasped together around Swanson's back. He's all about the action.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Force is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Force on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Force tries to get out of the position.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Force to regain full guard.
Force keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
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 Mase Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson'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#
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Force tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Force to the ground. Force escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Force connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Force blocks a head kick by Swanson. #KD#
Force sends Swanson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Swanson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Dandy Swanson's cut even more.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force cracks Swanson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Swanson falls backwards against the cage. Force follows up with more strikes that drop Swanson to his knees. Force keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Swanson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
After winning the bout, Mase Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dandy Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.

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