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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Swanson has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Swanson clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matthews pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Swanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swanson's half guard.#ES#
Swanson has one foot on Matthews's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Swanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.#TD#
Swanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Swanson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Matthews is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Swanson is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has mounted him!#T4#
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Matthews but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swanson prevents Matthews from getting the reversal.#SU#
Swanson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Matthews looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson. #TD2#
Matthews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matthews lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Swanson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Swanson wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Swanson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Matthews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Swanson stacks Matthews on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Swanson!#SU#
Swanson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matthews to his feet. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Matthews fails with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Darryl Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Matthews.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a two punch combo. #T2##TD2#
Matthews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swanson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Matthews drags him back down.
Matthews lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Matthews won't allow Swanson to sweep him here. #T3#
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Swanson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Swanson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Swanson is standing up over Matthews. Matthews looks to escape but Swanson dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Swanson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4##CL#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Swanson jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Swanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Swanson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews misses with a hook
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Matthews rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swanson wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Matthews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matthews lands in his opponent's guard.
Darryl Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews landing with the ground and pound.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthews's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Swanson gets to his feet. Matthews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.#TD2#
Matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swanson sprawls well initially but Matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Swanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Matthews is on him like a limpet, forcing Swanson back against the cage.
Matthews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Swanson jumps into guard, dragging Matthews to the mat.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews won't allow Swanson to get back to his feet. #T4#
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthews looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Swanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matthews tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Swanson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Darryl Swanson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Tottingham with a poor takedown
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Ingram Tottingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tottingham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Tottingham is now in Swanson's guard.
Tottingham pushing down on Swanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tottingham is working for a kimura but Swanson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tottingham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swanson tries to roll over but Tottingham keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to stand back up but Tottingham is controlling him
#SUB2#
Tottingham is trying for a kimura here. Swanson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tottingham wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ingram Tottingham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Warning looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Warning avoids it.
Warning throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Swanson moves into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Warning has eaten all the pies!
Warning can't get the takedown.
Warning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darryl Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Warning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warning is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Swanson tightens his grip and picks Warning up, before dumping him to the ground. Warning manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Warning is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
Swanson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warning's guard.#SUB2#
Warning working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB2#
Warning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Swanson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Warning fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson throws a big counter combination but Warning scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a quick counter head kick but Warning was just out of range.
Warning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warning throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Warning looks winded!
Warning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Warning.
Warning throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Warning looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warning throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Warning.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Warning swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Swanson lands a takedown into guard.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Warning throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swanson escapes and throws Warning's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Swanson stands up. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Warning misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Warning.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Warning, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Swanson drives through and clinches with Warning against the cage.
Swanson has Warning pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Swanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warning on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Swanson stands up out of the half guard.
Warning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warning misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warning, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warning changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Warning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Swanson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Swanson drags the fight down to the ground.
Warning slips nicely into half guard.
Warning is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Swanson reverses the position - he's now on top in Warning's guard. #SU#
Swanson stands and steps away. Warning gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warning throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
Warning scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Warning throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Darryl Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warning is breathing heavily.#T1#
Warning misses with a double jab
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Swanson has managed to clinch.
Warning has Swanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warning is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Swanson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darryl Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Warning is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swanson working the ground and pound.
Warning tries to control but Swanson manages to take his back.
Good control from Swanson.#SUB#
Swanson looking for the RNC.
Swanson is riding his opponent, not letting Warning buck him off. #T3#
Warning is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Swanson tightening his grip on Warning, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Swanson looking for the choke but no joy.
Swanson gets his hands free as Warning looks to control.
Swanson keeps control of the position as Warning tries to break free.
#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.
Warning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Swanson 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, Warning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warning is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Swanson avoiding Warning 's attempts to control his hands.
Warning tries to escape but Swanson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warning tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Swanson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Swanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Warning misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Warning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warning is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Swanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warning looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warning scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one. #CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warning looking for a takedown.
Warning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Swanson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Swanson stands and steps away. Warning gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sloppy strikes from Warning. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warning throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warning falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Swanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warning looking for a takedown. #TD#
Swanson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU#
Swanson stands up and waves to Warning to follow him.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warning throws out the jab. #T2#
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Warning.
#TD#
Swanson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Swanson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Warning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Swanson clinches. #TD#
Swanson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Warning with the active half guard here but Swanson passes nicely into side control.#SU#
Swanson stands up and beckons Warning to his feet. #T3##CL#
Swanson has Warning up against the cage in a clinch.
Warning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darryl Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Warning.#TD#
Swanson has hold of one of Warning's legs. Warning is fighting the takedown attempt but Swanson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Swanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Warning in a clinch.
Warning tries for a takedown but Swanson manages to get underhooks.
Darryl Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Swanson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Warning postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warning, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Warning looking for subs off his back but Swanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Warning is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Swanson stands up from half guard.
Warning tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warning, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Swanson wants the takedown. Warning is fighting it off but Swanson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Warning's guard against the cage.
Lorenzo Warning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darryl Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Warning looking for subs off his back but Swanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Swanson backs off Laston throws a huge counter combo but Swanson manages to avoid it all.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Darryl Swanson has been cut.
Laston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson tried to counter with a leg kick but Laston avoided it.
Laston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Laston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Swanson. Laston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Laston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Swanson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swanson is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Swanson has his back to the cage.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jackson lands a left hand.
#T1#
Swanson is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Jackson lands a body shot. #TD#
Swanson jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Swanson has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Swanson is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson. #CUT2#
It looks like Darryl Swanson has been cut.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Swanson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Swanson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicolino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Darryl Swanson has been cut.
Nicolino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolino throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Nicolino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Nicolino.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Nicolino clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicolino's efforts to push away.#TD#
Swanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicolino uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Nicolino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swanson, up you get!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolino, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolino.
Swanson feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Nicolino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson throws a big counter combination but Nicolino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nicolino misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolino throws a lazy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swanson slips a jab from Nicolino.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Nicolino misses
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Nicolino misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Swanson darts in and clinches Nicolino up against the cage.
Swanson keeps control of Nicolino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Swanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nicolino won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Nicolino tries to stand but Swanson is controlling from the bottom.
Nicolino wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swanson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicolino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolino misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nicolino is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Nicolino tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Swanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicolino uses from the top position. #T3#
Nicolino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Nicolino stands up and waves to Swanson to follow him.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolino misses with a wild combination.
Swanson throws a big counter combination but Nicolino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Nicolino misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Nicolino.
Nicolino looks winded!
Nicolino looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
As Nicolino backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolino.
Nicolino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson is looking to counter the offense by Nicolino and move into the clinch.
Nicolino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicolino throws a head kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Nicolino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Swanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nicolino is looking to get back to is feet but Swanson passes into side control.
#SU#
Swanson decides to stand back up.
Nicolino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Darryl Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darryl Swanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Swanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicolino's efforts to push away.
Nicolino wants to get back to striking at distance but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson has Nicolino pressed against the cage, preventing Nicolino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Nicolino.
Nicolino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicolino misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Nicolino. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolino is breathing heavily.
Nicolino misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nicolino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicolino misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Nicolino backing up. Nicolino nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Nicolino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
It looked like Swanson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Nicolino's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Nicolino misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan Nicolino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swanson cracks Nicolino with a nice body shot.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
Nicolino is trying to break free.
Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Swanson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicolino controls the pace.
Nicolino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing Nicolino from standing up.
Nicolino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nicolino wants to get up but he can't break Swanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Nicolino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicolino has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Nicolino is looking to stand up but Swanson won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicolino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Nicolino 's knee.
Nicolino throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Darryl Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Nicolino backing up. Nicolino nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nicolino swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Nicolino.
As Nicolino looks to move away, Swanson throws a big counter combo but Nicolino just gets out of the way.#CL#
Swanson has Nicolino up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Swanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicolino uses from the top position. #T4#
Swanson wants to sweep here but Nicolino controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nicolino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson is looking to sweep but instead, Nicolino has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Swanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nicolino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicolino misses with a wild combination.
As Nicolino looks to move away, Swanson throws a big counter combo but Nicolino just gets out of the way.
Nicolino misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Nicolino misses with a combination
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolino throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a series of strikes. Nicolino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nicolino throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson is looking to wear down Nicolino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Nicolino looks to move away, Swanson throws a big counter combo but Nicolino just gets out of the way.
Nicolino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolino can do to turn this around?
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicolino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolino is trying to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nicolino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nicolino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Nicolino tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swanson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Swanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Swanson decides to return to a standing position.
Nicolino tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolino swinging wildly here.
It looked like Swanson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolino misses with a lunging right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Swanson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Swanson manages to pull guard.
Nicolino postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it. #T3##SU2#
Nicolino gets to his feet. Swanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson throws a big counter combination but Nicolino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Nicolino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Nicolino misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Swanson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
#CL#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Swanson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicolino can't fight it off and eventually Swanson manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicolino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4##SU#
Swanson stands and steps away. Nicolino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swanson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicolino was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Nicolino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicolino misses with a two punch combination.
Nolan Nicolino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicolino sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swanson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Swanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Franklin has managed to clinch.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franklin after a bit of a struggle.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swanson walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.#T1##CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Franklin has hold of one of Swanson's legs. Swanson is fighting the takedown attempt but Franklin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Swanson is looking to stand back up but Franklin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swanson. #REVR#
Franklin controlling the action here.
Swanson wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Franklin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Franklin is looking to stall in half guard but Swanson is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Franklin taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darryl Swanson!
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