Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Swotter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McSwagger.
McSwagger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swotter with a body shot.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
McSwagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swotter misses with a head kick.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McSwagger.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter tries a low kick but McSwagger avoids it.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSwagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harry Swotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McSwagger swings widly with a right hand
and Swotter counters with a leg kick.
Swotter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McSwagger avoids the body shot from Swotter.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Swotter avoids it with no problem.
Swotter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSwagger.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Swotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swotter scores with a nice body kick.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swotter with a nice cross.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Swotter.
McSwagger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swotter misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.#T2#
Swotter throws a nice looking combination but McSwagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSwagger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McSwagger staying out of range there.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Swotter misses.
McSwagger lands with an overhand left.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for McSwagger. That snapped Swotter's head back.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swotter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swotter swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Swotter feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a left and a right that stings Swotter.
McSwagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Swotter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
McSwagger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swotter throws a combination. McSwagger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McSwagger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swotter. Swotter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice body shot.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
Swotter scores with a jab. McSwagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swotter throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swotter misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a sloppy body shot
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Swotter throws a body punch but McSwagger moves out of range.
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swotter tries to score with a low kick but McSwagger moves his leg out of the way.
McSwagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swotter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McSwagger throws a hook but Swotter avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Swotter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McSwagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSwagger moves away from the strike by Swotter.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swotter throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swotter misses with a right hand
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swotter misses with a body shot
and McSwagger counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swotter throws a solid leg kick but McSwagger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swotter.
Swotter lands with an overhand left.
Swotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwagger. #T1#
McSwagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swotter is looking for a counter combo.
Swotter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swotter misses with a body kick.
McSwagger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and McSwagger moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from McSwagger.
Swotter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McSwagger ducks under a wild hook from Swotter.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Swotter throws a right hand that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSwagger misses with a hook.#T2#
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Swotter
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McSwagger.
Swotter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSwagger. That did some damage!
Swotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swotter misses with a double jab
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger digs a good body shot into Swotter's ribs.
Swotter looks for the body kick but McSwagger saw that one coming. #T3#
Swotter misses with the body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by McSwagger.
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McSwagger throws a shot to the body.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Swotter digs a good body shot into McSwagger's ribs.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swotter thinking.
Swotter throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swotter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand. #T4#
McSwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Swotter is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swotter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swotter.
No joy there for McSwagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter throws a leg kick which misses McSwagger's front leg but catches the back leg as McSwagger tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Swotter is predictable there
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Swotter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McSwagger's head.
Swotter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Swotter misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor McSwagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swotter. That's going to slow McSwagger down.
A jab from McSwagger finds it's way through Swotter's defenses.
Swotter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McSwagger.
Swotter dodges the punch combination from McSwagger. #T1#
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter moves away from the strike by McSwagger.
Swotter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Swotter backs off McSwagger throws a huge counter combo but Swotter manages to avoid it all.
McSwagger misses with a hook. Swotter ducked under it nicely.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Swotter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
McSwagger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McSwagger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swotter throws a jab but it's blocked by McSwagger.
McSwagger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McSwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swotter throws out the jab.
Swotter misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSwagger connects with the punch.
McSwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swotter.
McSwagger misses with a double jab.
Swotter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
McSwagger fails to land with a series of punches.
McSwagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Swotter throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger slips under a jab from Swotter.
Harry Swotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swotter connects with a leg kick.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swotter throws a chopping leg kick but McSwagger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swotter throws a body kick that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Swotter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swotter lands a two punch combo.
Swotter walks into a straight right hand from McSwagger.
Swotter swings widly with a right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter scores with a jab. McSwagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swotter misses with a body shot
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swotter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swotter throws a leg kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSwagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!

Event: The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Glover walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover throws a right hand that McSwagger ducks under and follows up with a left that McSwagger also avoids with ease.
McSwagger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McSwagger scores with a punch to the head.
Glover swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McSwagger.
McSwagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger slips under a jab from Glover.#T1#
Glover missing with a left hand there. McSwagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
McSwagger misses with an uppercut
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSwagger slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
McSwagger misses the jab.
McSwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roger Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by McSwagger. #T2##KD#
Glover lands a left and a right that send McSwagger crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Connor McSwagger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwagger throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover looks to land a right hand but McSwagger moved out of range.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McSwagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
McSwagger loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSwagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a nice body shot.
McSwagger misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSwagger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover slips under a jab.
McSwagger throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but McSwagger is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
McSwagger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover lands with a right that hurts McSwagger. McSwagger looks to clinch but Glover throws a short knee that drops McSwagger. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Roger Glover!
Roger Glover thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Sparbot misses with a hook to the body
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but McSwagger moves out of range.
Sparbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSwagger lands a nice hook to Sparbot's body. Sparbot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McSwagger misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparbot works McSwagger's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Sparbot backing up. Sparbot nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Sparbot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSwagger.
McSwagger lands a jab to Sparbot's midsection.
Sparbot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparbot throws a right and a left that McSwagger avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sparbot!
Sparbot throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McSwagger scores with a nice strike.
McSwagger defending well as Sparbot loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSwagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.#T2#
McSwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparbot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McSwagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSwagger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McSwagger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
McSwagger staying out of range there.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSwagger manages to avoid it.
The Island Sparbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Sparbot throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Sparbot. Those never looked like landing.
Sparbot is looking to wear down McSwagger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sparbot scores with the left hand. McSwagger knows he should have avoided that one.
McSwagger swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparbot scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#McSwagger is rocked!
Sparbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jab from McSwagger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but McSwagger avoids them all with ease.
Sparbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
McSwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparbot staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Island Sparbot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sparbot takes a swing at McSwagger's ribcage but misses.
McSwagger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparbot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparbot misses with a two punch combination.
Sparbot misses with a combination
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwagger scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McSwagger. That snapped Sparbot's head back.
Sparbot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
McSwagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSwagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
McSwagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSwagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Sparbot avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McSwagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparbot finish him?#T2#
Sparbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSwagger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McSwagger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparbot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot sizes up McSwagger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McSwagger misses with a hook
and Sparbot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McSwagger thinking.
McSwagger is breathing heavily.
McSwagger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McSwagger walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sparbot! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Island Sparbot!
After winning the bout, The Island Sparbot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 79
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Swotter misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter misses with a hook. McSwagger ducked under it nicely.
McSwagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Swotter.
A right-left combo lands from Swotter.
The fighters circling - Swotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McSwagger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
A combination from McSwagger does no damage.
Swotter appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Swotter is predictable there
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Swotter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for McSwagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSwagger misses with a left hand
and Swotter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swotter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swotter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Swotter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSwagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McSwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
McSwagger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McSwagger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McSwagger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swotter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swotter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by McSwagger as he checks the leg kick.
Swotter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McSwagger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSwagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swotter.
Some wild striking there from McSwagger.
Swotter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McSwagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swotter.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
McSwagger drops his hands momentarily and Swotter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swotter misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Swotter misses its intended target.
McSwagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swotter misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
Swotter lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Swotter misses.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
Swotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swotter avoids the body shot from McSwagger.
Swotter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McSwagger.#T4#
Swotter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swotter.
Some wild striking there from McSwagger.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Swotter.
McSwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Swotter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McSwagger lands a jab to Swotter's midsection.
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!
Swotter throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swotter thinking.
McSwagger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Swotter 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#
McSwagger throws a big shot that misses.
Swotter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSwagger can do to turn this around?
McSwagger throws a looping overhand right but Swotter ducks down to avoid it.
Swotter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor McSwagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSwagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSwagger slips under a jab.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Swotter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swotter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McSwagger counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger lands with a good body shot.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McSwagger misses with a right hand
and Swotter counters with a leg kick.
McSwagger misses with a hook
and Swotter counters with a two punch combo.
Harry Swotter is winning the standup battle so far.
Swotter missing with a left hand there. McSwagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swotter throws out a leg kick but McSwagger moves out of range and Swotter only half commits.
McSwagger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swotter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swotter lands a nice looking body kick.
McSwagger tries to move into range but Swotter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McSwagger.
Harry Swotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Swotter tenderised McSwagger's leg. McSwagger is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Swotter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McSwagger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Swotter has got the better of the exchanges.
McSwagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swotter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
Some wild striking there from McSwagger.
Swotter misses with a kick to the body
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swotter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McSwagger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McSwagger on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
McSwagger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swotter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McSwagger moves out of range as Swotter strikes.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swotter with a hook.
Swotter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McSwagger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swotter misses with a combination
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Swotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McSwagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
McSwagger swings for the body but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Swotter.
Swotter misses with a series of wild punches.
Swotter swings widly with a right hand
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swotter misses with the body kick
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swotter thows a leg kick but McSwagger checks it
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter needs to keep his hands up - McSwagger had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Swotter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swotter throws a hook but McSwagger avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McSwagger.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McSwagger misses with a looping right.
Swotter walks into a jab.
McSwagger scores with a jab to the body.
McSwagger avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Swotter.
Swotter with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Swotter lands a lovely overhand right.
Swotter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McSwagger's hands.
McSwagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swotter.
McSwagger defending well as Swotter loads up on a big left hand.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swotter counters with a series of strikes. McSwagger will be more careful next time no doubt.
McSwagger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swotter is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.#T2#
Swotter throws a series of punches but McSwagger avoids them all with ease.
Swotter's corner calls for a 1-2. Swotter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter tries to move into range but McSwagger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swotter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swotter loads up on a big right hand but McSwagger slips the punch.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swotter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for McSwagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSwagger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
McSwagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSwagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSwagger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swotter throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swotter lands a nice looking kick to the body. McSwagger takes a step back to recover.
McSwagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swotter with the inside leg kick.
McSwagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSwagger blocks a jab.
Swotter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Swotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Swotter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swotter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swotter is looking to score with low kicks.
McSwagger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from McSwagger misses.
A nice leg kick from Swotter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSwagger circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swotter.
McSwagger scores with a shot to the body.
Swotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

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 Harry Swotter.
Well Swotter 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Hanson throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
McSwagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanson connects with a high kick.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Hanson tenderised McSwagger's leg. McSwagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
McSwagger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
Hanson looks to throw a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
McSwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
McSwagger misses with a two punch combination.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. McSwagger does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from McSwagger both land. Nice combination.
McSwagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McSwagger.
McSwagger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSwagger.
McSwagger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McSwagger checks a leg kick.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McSwagger cracks Hanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well. #T4#
Hanson misses with a hook
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwagger misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson throws a low kick, looking for McSwagger's leg but McSwagger calmly moves out of range.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
McSwagger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hanson is predictable there
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
McSwagger slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well.
Hanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanson thows a leg kick but McSwagger checks it
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSwagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson scores with a head kick. McSwagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
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!
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger scores with a jab to the head.
Hanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Hanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanson throws out a leg kick but McSwagger moves out of range and Hanson only half commits.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSwagger scores with a one two! Hanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McSwagger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hanson throws a lazy body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
Hanson misses with a double jab
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger lands with a right hand.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Hanson misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McSwagger misses the target.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keith Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keith Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Hanson
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McSwagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
McSwagger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick but McSwagger checks it.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
McSwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and McSwagger moves out of range easily.
McSwagger moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McSwagger is out of range and Hanson settles back down.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McSwagger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
McSwagger scores with a hook.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Jab, jab by McSwagger - just one landing.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson misses with a jab to the body
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson misses with a right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keith Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSwagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Noir misses with a head kick.
Pino Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and McSwagger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Noir finds it's target.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
McSwagger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps McSwagger's head back.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McSwagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
McSwagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
McSwagger throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir slips under a jab.#T1#
Noir throws out a loose jab but McSwagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSwagger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSwagger avoids the body shot from Noir.
As Noir looks to move away, McSwagger throws a big counter combo but Noir just gets out of the way.
Noir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwagger.
And Noir tries to counter it with a takedown but McSwagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noir misses with a two punch combination.
Connor McSwagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwagger ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
McSwagger throws a big counter combination but Noir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSwagger as he jumps to the side.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pino Noir.#T2#
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
McSwagger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
McSwagger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McSwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSwagger as he jumps to the side.
McSwagger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir takes one to the side of the head.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Noir misses.
McSwagger looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range. #T3#
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but McSwagger gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Noir sizes up McSwagger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir has his takedown stuffed
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSwagger but McSwagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by McSwagger.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McSwagger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Noir with a lazy takedown attempt
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
McSwagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from McSwagger misses the target.
Noir with a poor takedown
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSwagger's corner calls for a 1-2. McSwagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from McSwagger.
Noir scores with a hook to the body. McSwagger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McSwagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
McSwagger misses with the combination.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McSwagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noir misses with a low kick as McSwagger jumps back.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and McSwagger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir tries a head kick but it misses.
McSwagger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from McSwagger. No joy for Noir on that attempt.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir fails with the takedown
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McSwagger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connor McSwagger is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Noir throws a right hand that misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSwagger's waist but McSwagger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
McSwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pino Noir.
Noir swings for the body but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Noir throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
McSwagger cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
McSwagger misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
Nice defenses there by McSwagger.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir lands a nice shot 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!
Noir throws a hook but McSwagger blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McSwagger misses the target.
Noir throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Noir.
McSwagger cracks Noir with an open hand slap.#T3#
McSwagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSwagger throws a big counter combination but Noir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McSwagger dodges the punch combination from Noir.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
McSwagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Noir fails with the takedown.
McSwagger staying out of range there.
McSwagger moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Noir misses with a hook. McSwagger ducked under it nicely. #T4#
McSwagger lands with a hook. Noir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McSwagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Noir gets a double leg takedown into McSwagger's guard.
Noir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir wants to control from the top but McSwagger keeps moving.
Noir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noir postures up and lands a big shot to McSwagger's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Noir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McSwagger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McSwagger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Noir is controlling him well.
Noir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
Noir throws a strike aimed at the side of McSwagger's head but McSwagger avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Noir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSwagger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Noir tries for a kimura but McSwagger is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Noir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSwagger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McSwagger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McSwagger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
Noir lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#McSwagger is rocked!
Noir scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McSwagger is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Noir can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pino Noir!
A victorious Pino Noir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Manzine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manzine lands in his opponent's guard.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manzine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manzine controlling from the top position.
Manzine trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine wants to pass the guard but McSwagger is keeping the position.
McSwagger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manzine controls the pace.#T1#
Manzine is looking to advance position but McSwagger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Manzine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Manzine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSwagger is keeping the position for now.
Manzine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSwagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McSwagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manzine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Manzine passes McSwagger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manzine wants to pass to mount but McSwagger is defending the position.
McSwagger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manzine in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Manzine is looking for a kimura here.
Manzine throwing shots but McSwagger is blocking nicely. #T3#
Manzine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manzine tries to pass to full mount but McSwagger defends it.
Manzine thows a huge punch but McSwagger dodges it nicely.
Manzine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manzine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Manzine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McSwagger is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nicolas Manzine!

Event: KIFC 43-
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
McSwagger swinging wildly here.
Odonnel fails with a takedown attempt.
Odonnel misses with a takedown attempt
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger jabs Odonnel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
McSwagger gets caught flat footed, as Odonnel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McSwagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSwagger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odonnel .
Odonnel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Odonnel slips nicely into half guard.
Odonnel is pressing down on McSwagger's thigh, looking to free his foot. McSwagger is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Odonnel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McSwagger's head.
Odonnel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odonnel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Odonnel trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McSwagger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Odonnel manages to move to mount!
McSwagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McSwagger is breathing heavily.
McSwagger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Odonnel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Odonnel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Odonnel controlling the pace for now.
Odonnel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McSwagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odonnel on the ground.#SUB2#
Odonnel looking for a guillotine from mount but McSwagger is having none of it.
Odonnel controlling from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Odonnel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McSwagger is surviving well by controlling Odonnel 's body position as best he can.
Odonnel controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Odonnel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Odonnel 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##TD2#
Odonnel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Odonnel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Odonnel controlling the action here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Odonnel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSwagger has managed to free his arm - good work.
McSwagger tries to kick Odonnel off but Odonnel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odonnel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Odonnel 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSwagger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Odonnel thows a huge punch but McSwagger dodges it nicely.
Odonnel prevents McSwagger from standing back up.
Odonnel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odonnel fails with the takedown
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Odonnel backing up. Odonnel nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Odonnel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odonnel is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSwagger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Odonnel .#T3#
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwagger as he avoids it easily.
Odonnel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Odonnel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Odonnel shoots for a takedown but McSwagger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odonnel tries for a takedown but McSwagger circles away easily
and McSwagger counters with a series of strikes. Odonnel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dan Odonnel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McSwagger enables Odonnel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McSwagger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSwagger is looking to stand up but Odonnel isn't so interested in that idea.
Odonnel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Odonnel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Odonnel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Odonnel taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McSwagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Odonnel . Odonnel gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor McSwagger is winning the standup battle so far.
Odonnel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwagger as he avoids it easily.
Odonnel shoots and misses
and McSwagger counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Odonnel .
McSwagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSwagger thuds a left hand into Odonnel 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnel misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Odonnel with a poor takedown
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Odonnel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSwagger slaps away a takedown attempt from Odonnel , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Odonnel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McSwagger lands with a straight right. Odonnel didn't see that one coming.
Odonnel shoots in and drives through. McSwagger sprawls well.
McSwagger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McSwagger, as that shot connected.
McSwagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Odonnel tries to move into range but McSwagger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Odonnel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor McSwagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwagger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Odonnel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McSwagger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Connor McSwagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
McSwagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Odonnel shoots and misses
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odonnel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McSwagger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Odonnel fails with the takedown
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSwagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Odonnel with a lazy takedown attempt
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odonnel doesn't seem bothered though.
McSwagger scores with a one two! Odonnel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Odonnel tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSwagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Odonnel somewhat.
It looked like McSwagger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odonnel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Odonnel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Odonnel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger connects with a jab.
McSwagger digs a good body shot into Odonnel 's ribs.
Odonnel is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSwagger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odonnel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Odonnel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from McSwagger lands.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from McSwagger as Odonnel shoots in.
McSwagger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odonnel .#TD2#
Odonnel shoots in and scores a nice double leg 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!
McSwagger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Odonnel .
Odonnel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Odonnel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McSwagger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with McSwagger, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes McSwagger against the cage but McSwagger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSwagger wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McSwagger after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSwagger misses with a wild combination.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
McSwagger misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but McSwagger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McSwagger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSwagger wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with McSwagger.
McSwagger is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSwagger.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but McSwagger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSwagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSwagger's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
McSwagger has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
McSwagger is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
McSwagger throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has McSwagger backing up. McSwagger nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSwagger is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McSwagger gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis with a poor takedown
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lewis shoots and misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but McSwagger shows good takedown defense.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - McSwagger had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor McSwagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwagger looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
McSwagger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSwagger is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, McSwagger circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwagger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lewis with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lewis shoots and misses
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
William Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - McSwagger circles away.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis misses with a body kick. #CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for McSwagger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSwagger swivels and escapes.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McSwagger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
William Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McSwagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lewis pushes McSwagger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSwagger lands a body shot.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by McSwagger, which made it look bad. #T2#
Lewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSwagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSwagger. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSwagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewis in his tracks.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis with a poor takedown
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Lewis avoiding damage. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSwagger but McSwagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McSwagger.
Lewis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSwagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSwagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSwagger circles away.
McSwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSwagger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSwagger wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and McSwagger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSwagger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSwagger throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
McSwagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
As Lewis backs off McSwagger throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McSwagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSwagger lands with an overhand left.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis looks to clinch
and McSwagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis has McSwagger pressed against the cage.
Lewis has McSwagger pushed against the cage.#T1#
McSwagger is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
McSwagger works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
McSwagger scores with a shot to the body.
McSwagger stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McSwagger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but McSwagger shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from McSwagger. Those never looked like landing.
McSwagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
McSwagger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged McSwagger in a clinch.
Lewis stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Lewis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, McSwagger has passed into half guard.
McSwagger wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lewis keeping control of the position.
McSwagger wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McSwagger 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Milanowski fails with the takedown
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Milanowski goes for a double leg but McSwagger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSwagger continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
McSwagger is pressed up against the cage. Milanowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSwagger down to the mat. McSwagger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Milanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwagger checks a low kick from Milanowski.
McSwagger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Milanowski lands but McSwagger takes it in his stride.
Milanowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McSwagger counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanowski throws a series of punches but McSwagger avoids them all with ease.
Milanowski with a poor takedown
and Milanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Milanowski fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Connor McSwagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milanowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McSwagger lands a jab to the nose.
Milanowski throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSwagger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McSwagger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milanowski on the side of the head.
Milanowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McSwagger lands a jab-cross combination.
Milanowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jarek Milanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Milanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Milanowski has his takedown stuffed
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milanowski is breathing heavily.
Milanowski has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milanowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milanowski misses with the body kick
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - McSwagger coming out on top.
Milanowski throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Milanowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McSwagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSwagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McSwagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McSwagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Milanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
A left lands for McSwagger.#CL#
Milanowski has McSwagger up against the cage in a clinch.
McSwagger managing to block the knees to the body from Milanowski. #TD#
Milanowski pulls McSwagger into guard. #SUB#
Milanowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSwagger defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milanowski is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McSwagger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Milanowski shoots and misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milanowski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - McSwagger scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Milanowski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Milanowski jumps guard and drags McSwagger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Milanowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McSwagger wants to get up but he can't break Milanowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Milanowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Milanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milanowski wants to stand up but McSwagger is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Milanowski controlling McSwagger's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSwagger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milanowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Milanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Milanowski fails with the takedown
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Milanowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Milanowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Milanowski is controlling McSwagger's posture.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
McSwagger avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Milanowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSwagger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Milanowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Milanowski, not yet. #SUB#
Milanowski has his foot on McSwagger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSwagger works his way back into a safe position though.
Milanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McSwagger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Milanowski's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Milanowski clinches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milanowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSwagger blocks it with crossed arms.
Milanowski avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Milanowski is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Milanowski breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSwagger scores with a jab to the body.
Milanowski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Milanowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSwagger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jarek Milanowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McSwagger circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Milanowski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Milanowski manages to break the clinch.
Milanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McSwagger stuffs the takedown.
McSwagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Milanowski misses with a head kick.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Milanowski avoids it with no problem.
McSwagger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milanowski with a poor takedown
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Milanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milanowski avoids the body shot from McSwagger.
Milanowski is looking to counter the offense by McSwagger and move into the clinch.
Milanowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwagger defends it nicely.
McSwagger feints a jab promting Milanowski to slip. McSwagger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milanowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Milanowski fails with a takedown attempt.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
McSwagger lands a body shot.
Jab by McSwagger.
Milanowski has his takedown stuffed
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Milanowski tries to clinch up
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Milanowski wants to clinch but McSwagger slips to the side
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milanowski tries for a takedown but McSwagger circles away easily
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Milanowski closes the distance and clinches.
Milanowski lands a hook that snaps the head of McSwagger backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milanowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Milanowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSwagger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McSwagger, as that shot connected.
Milanowski has his takedown stuffed
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSwagger thuds his right hand into Milanowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McSwagger connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSwagger 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
McSwagger throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Manzine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McSwagger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manzine manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Manzine is looking for a kimura here.
Manzine trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
McSwagger is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Manzine has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! McSwagger is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nicolas Manzine!

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