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Event:
IXF 48
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Berry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berry misses with the ground and pound.
Berry in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Swift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berry on the ground.
Swift wants to get back to his feet but Berry is dominant here and he's now got Swift's back!
Berry punishes Swift with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift trying to get back to his feet but Berry is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift is covering up but some of the strikes from Berry are getting through and doing damage.
Berry lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Swift is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Berry lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Berry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Swift. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Berry lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Swift hold on?!
Swift takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Swift grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Berry controlling the position well here. Swift rolled but Berry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Berry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Berry is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Swift has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Berry has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Swift taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Berry doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Berry!
In his post fight interview, Jerry Berry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Swift swinging wildly here.
Swift misses with a combination
#TD#
and Berry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berry winds up and cracks Swift with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berry winds up and cracks Swift with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Berry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swift avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Swift avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swift is trying to stand up here but Berry is controlling him well.
Berry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berry scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Berry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berry 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.
Berry dominating with strikes here.
Berry lands with some strikes.
Swift wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swift can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Berry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swift has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berry working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Berry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Berry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Berry lands a big elbow.
Swift is in a horrible position here. Berry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swift wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Berry 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#
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swift throws a series of punches but Berry avoids them all with ease.
Berry shoots in for a takedown but Swift shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Berry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berry 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. #T1#
Berry slips a nice elbow through Swift's hands, connecting with Swift's forehead.
Berry working the head and body with strikes.
Berry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry thows a huge punch but Swift dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Berry there.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berry is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Berry lands a nice shot to the head.
Berry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berry with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berry landing shots from mount.
Swift is trying to stand.
Berry unloading with bombs!
Berry landing strikes from the mount and Swift is in trouble!
Berry postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Swift in real trouble here! The ref calls for Swift to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Berry!
A very excited looking Jerry Berry rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Swift displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sicila looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Swift stalks Sicila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sicila's face. Sicila staggers backwards, shaken.
Swift lands an overhand right.
Sicila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swift sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sicila somewhat.
Swift throws a big counter combination but Sicila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sicila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Swift, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sicila misses with a takedown
and Swift counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Sicila.
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!
Swift misses with a wild combination.
Swift scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Swift throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sicila's head.
Swift stalks Sicila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sicila's face. Sicila staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Sicila is rocked!
Swift drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sicila's head, knocking him out cold! Swift is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Swift!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Swift blocks a jab.
Thomm throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Swift unleashes a big counter combination but Thomm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swift keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomm.
Thomm looks to land a left hand but Swift moved out of range nicely.
Thomm misses with an uppercut
and Swift counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomm misses with a left hand
and Swift counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been informed that Swift has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomm throws a jab but it's blocked by Swift.
Swift scores with a punch to the head.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from Thomm.
Swift is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swift slips under a jab.
Swift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomm.
Swift thuds his shin into the meat of Thomm's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Thomm.#T1#
Swift keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomm.
Thomm throws a looping overhand right but Swift ducks down to avoid it.
Swift misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Thomm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Swift was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Swift.
A leg kick checked by Thomm.
Tom Thomm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swift slips under a jab from Thomm.
Swift is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thomm throws a hook to the side of Swift's head but Swift sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomm throws an off balance right hand
and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swift sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomm throws a jab when Swift was well out of range.
Swift ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Thomm backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Thomm manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Swift slips a straight right by Thomm.
Swift is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swift slips under a jab.
Thomm missing with a left hand there. Swift was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomm throws a poor cross that misses
and Swift counters with a series of strikes. Thomm will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Swift has Thomm up against the cage in a clinch.
Swift is trying to break the clinch but Thomm has him pressed against the cage.
Swift is trying to break the clinch but Thomm is controlling him.
Thomm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swift is trying to break the clinch but Thomm has him pressed against the cage.
Swift is trying to force a seperation but Thomm has the dominant position.#BC2#
Swift breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomm loads up on a big right hand but Swift slips the punch.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from Thomm.#T3#
A big right from Thomm misses.
Swift is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
As Thomm backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Thomm manages to avoid it all.
Thomm throws a hook to the side of Swift's head but Swift sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomm throws a hook but Swift avoids it easily.
Thomm misses with a right hand
and Swift counters with a series of strikes. Thomm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomm misses with a lunging right hand
and Swift counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swift cracks Thomm with an open hand slap.
Thomm loads up on a big right hand but Swift slips the punch.
Thomm throws a right hand that misses
and Swift counters with a left and a right that stings Thomm.
Thomm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swift counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swift fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomm is breathing heavily.#T4#
Swift slips a straight right by Thomm.
Swift is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Thomm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swift throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Swift scores with a takedown into Thomm's guard.
Swift trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomm's guard.#SUB#
Swift avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thomm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swift gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Thomm is looking for a triangle but Swift pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swift dominated that round.
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#
Swift swinging wildly here.
Thomm is looking to counter the offense by Swift and move into the clinch.
Thomm walks into a jab.
Swift has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomm throws a big shot that misses.
Swift moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomm throws the left hand but Swift avoids the punch easily.
As Thomm backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Thomm manages to avoid it all.
Joe Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomm swings widly with a right hand
and Swift counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomm's knee momentarily.
Thomm throws a jab but it's blocked by Swift.
Swift lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Swift.
Thomm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swift.
Swift is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Thomm.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swift uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomm has time to react.
Joe Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Swift uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomm.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swift! But no joy.
Swift swinging wildly here.
Thomm missing with a left hand there. Swift was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swift slips a straight right by Thomm.
Thomm misses with an uppercut
and Swift connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomm swings widly with a right hand
and Swift counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Thomm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomm throws a jab when Swift was well out of range.
As Thomm backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Thomm manages to avoid it all.
Thomm throws a looping overhand right but Swift ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomm takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Thomm throws a looping overhand right but Swift ducks down to avoid it.
Thomm looks to throw the jab but Swift is out of range.
Thomm misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Swift shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomm's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift wants to get up but he can't break Thomm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Swift wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Thomm's closed guard. He's half up but Thomm has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Thomm pivots and extends the arm, Swift falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Thomm! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Thomm!
After winning the bout, Tom Thomm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Walal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Swift counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Walal's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Walal as Swift shoots in.
Walal dives in for a single leg takedown but Swift sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swift misses with a two punch combination.
Walal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swift counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Walal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Walal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Walal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swift sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walal somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walal. #T1#
Swift scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walal moves to clinch but Swift breaks away
and Swift counters with a left and a right that stings Walal.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walal.
Walal is looking to clinch but Swift is avoiding it.
Walal doesn't manage to clinch there - Swift circles away.
Walal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swift swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swift connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walal wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swift has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swift and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swift counters with a series of strikes. Walal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walal closes the distance and clinches up with Swift, looking for a takedown. Walal pushes Swift against the cage but Swift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swift is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swift but Swift pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swift swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Swift throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walal's waist but Walal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swift off to one side.
Walal wants to clinch up but Swift keeps it at a distance.
Swift is looking for the big counter here.
Walal misses with a takedown
and Swift counters with a series of strikes. Walal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walal is breathing heavily.
Walal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swift sprawls well. Swift wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walal gets slowly back to his feet.
Swift moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swift - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Swift moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swift lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift leaves Walal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Walal backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Walal manages to avoid it all.
Walal tries to clinch up.
Swift scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swift throws a one two combo.
Walal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swift but Swift pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Swift closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Walal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swift regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swift dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Swift lands the left hand.
Walal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walal misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Swift gets caught napping as Walal dives in and scores a takedown. Swift manages to retain guard.
Walal won't allow Swift to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Swift is working an open guard so Walal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Walal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Walal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swift swinging wildly here.
Walal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swift sprawls and moves away.
Swift scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walal slips a jab and a cross from Swift.
Walal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Swift tries to clinch there but Walal circles away.
Swift is working the combinations to good effect here.
Swift tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swift somewhat.#T2##TD#
Walal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walal lands in his opponent's guard.
Swift wants to stand but Walal is controlling the position.
Swift looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walal is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Swift controlling the position.
Walal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swift is looking to control Walal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swift avoid being mounted?
Walal controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swift pushes Walal off looking to stand but Walal dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swift defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Walal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walal.
As Walal backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Walal manages to avoid it all.
Walal fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walal shoots in for a takedown but Swift shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Walal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Swift stalks Walal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walal's face. Walal staggers backwards, shaken.
Walal misses with a body kick.
Walal closes the distance and clinches up with Swift, looking for a takedown. Walal pushes Swift against the cage but Swift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swift throws a counter combo.
Walal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swift counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Swift fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walal, pushing him back against the cage.
Swift wants to break free but Walal has control.
Swift struggles to land a body shot inside as Walal controls his hands.
Swift has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Walal breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walal tries to clinch up.
Mohamed Walal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Swift.
Walal closes the distance and clinches up with Swift, looking for a takedown. Walal pushes Swift against the cage but Swift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Walal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A left and a right from Swift both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Walal clinches.
Walal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Swift looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walal gets underhooks to prevent Swift's takedown attempt.
Swift wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Swift manages to break the clinch.
Swift throws a nice looking combination but Walal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swift lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Walal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walal lands in his opponent's guard.
Walal lands a couple of elbows.
Joe Swift is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Swift pulls Walal in to control the position.
Walal prevents Swift from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walal passes Swift's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Swift wants to get back to his feet.
Walal trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walal looks for a takedown but Swift sprawls well.
Swift unleashes a big counter combination but Walal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walal shoots in but no luck this time.
As Walal backs off Swift throws a huge counter combo but Walal manages to avoid it all.
Swift keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walal swats away the attempt to clinch by Swift.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swift scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swift fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Walal gets a takedown into half guard.
Walal controlling the action here.
Swift wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swift winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swift!
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Event:
Wrecking Havoc 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Riddick scores with a decent looking hook.
Swift tries for a takedown but Riddick circles away easily#CL2#
and Riddick counters by clinching up.
Riddick lands with a short shot to the head.
Swift is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riddick is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riddick as Swift tries to tie him up.
Swift looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swift jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riddick walks away with a smile on his face. Swift gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jess Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick tests Swift's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Swift has been cut.
Riddick lands with a good body shot.
Swift closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddick works Swift's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riddick's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Riddick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddick scores with a punch to the head.
Riddick stuffs the takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.
Swift looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swift shoots in looking for a takedown but Riddick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swift's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riddick scores with a nice strike.
Swift shoots for a takedown but Riddick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Riddick.
Swift tries to clinch up.
Riddick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swift doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riddick counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift shoots in looking for a takedown but Riddick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swift's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swift takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riddick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swift had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Swift takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riddick lands with an uppercut that bounces Swift off the cage and back into range.
Riddick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swift. Swift circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Riddick has knocked Swift down with a huge combo! Riddick steps away and waves a wobbly Swift back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#KD2#
Riddick sends Swift crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Riddick is motioning to the referee to let Swift up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Swift is rocked!
Riddick lands a brutal uppercut that launches Swift off his feet! Swift tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jess Riddick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jess Riddick thanked JD's Island Shack for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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