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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mandeville (ranked 3263 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mandeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger lands a jab to Mandeville's midsection.
Swagger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandeville under the eye.
It looks like Paul Mandeville has been cut.
Mandeville smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Mandeville misses with a lunging right hand
and Swagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandeville staying out of range there.
Swagger walks into a stiff left hand from Mandeville.
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandeville.
Mandeville takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mandeville pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swagger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mandeville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandeville thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Mandeville's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandeville moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Mandeville changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mandeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mandeville throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swagger tries to land a body kick
and Mandeville holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandeville controls his hands.
Mandeville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swagger tries to throw a body punch but Mandeville avoids it by throwing Swagger back against the cage.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandeville manages to break the clinch.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses
and Mandeville counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger scores with a head kick.
Mandeville gets tackled into the cage by Swagger. Swagger maintains the clinch.
Swagger tries to work over Mandeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Mandeville is trying to force a seperation but Swagger has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Swagger as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swagger tries a body shot but Mandeville blocks it.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandeville blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mandeville seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Swagger can turn it around.
Swagger lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Mandeville.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandeville tries to circle away but Swagger has him pinned against the cage.
Swagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandeville blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger tries to work over Mandeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mandeville avoids it.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swagger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Mandeville controls the action.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandeville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swagger has him pressed against the cage.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandeville's elbow.
Swagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandeville blocks an uppercut.
Swagger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandeville is looking to break free of the clinch but Swagger has double underhooks.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Mandeville.
Mandeville blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spenser Swagger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swagger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swagger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandeville. That did some damage!
Swagger misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Mandeville moves out of range easily.
Mandeville was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swagger tries to clinch but Mandeville is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Mandeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
It looked like Mandeville wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger rushes Mandeville and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swagger fails to land.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spenser Swagger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swagger tries to throw a body punch but Mandeville avoids it by throwing Swagger back against the cage.
Swagger digs a right hand underneath Mandeville's ribcage. Mandeville let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swagger is working Mandeville over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandeville's elbow.
Mandeville wants to get back to striking at distance but Swagger won't allow it.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandeville's elbow.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandeville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandeville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mandeville's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swagger. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries to work over Mandeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swagger.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Swagger.
Mandeville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swagger moves into the clinch.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Mandeville controls the action.
Swagger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandeville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandeville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger misses with a body shot
letting Mandeville counter with a right hand.
Swagger pushes Mandeville away with a front kick.
Swagger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swagger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandeville rather than just go for the knockout.
Swagger throws a lazy head kick
and Mandeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger misses the shot to the body.
Swagger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swagger sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Mandeville wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy body kick from Swagger
and Mandeville counters with a single leg into guard. Swagger didn't expect that.
Swagger pushes Mandeville off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandeville is just out of range.
Swagger throws a head kick but Mandeville moves out of range.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Mandeville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swagger.
Mandeville tries to counter with a takedown but Swagger is quick to defend against it.
Swagger throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spenser Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mandeville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swagger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Mandeville tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandeville doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Swagger coming out on top.
Swagger misses with the body kick
and Mandeville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swagger pushes Mandeville off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Swagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Swagger scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger swings for the body but Mandeville moves out of range.
Spenser Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger clobbers Mandeville with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul Mandeville's cut is getting worse.
Swagger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandeville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mandeville stalks Swagger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swagger's face. Swagger staggers backwards, shaken.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick
so Mandeville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swagger is looking to stand back up but Mandeville counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swagger.
Swagger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mandeville preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Mandeville breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swagger.
Mandeville lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swagger.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Swagger lands a nice looking body shot.
Swagger tries to clinch but Mandeville moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Swagger throws a hook but Mandeville avoids it easily.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Swagger throws a big shot that misses.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Swagger
and Mandeville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandeville.
Mandeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger rushes Mandeville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a nice uppercut.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Mandeville controls the action.
Swagger throws a punch but it's blocked by Mandeville.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandeville controls his hands.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
Swagger trying to land knees to the body.
Swagger trying to land knees to the body.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandeville controls his hands.
Mandeville is trying to break free.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandeville's elbow.
Swagger tries a body shot but Mandeville blocks it.
Mandeville blocks a body shot from Swagger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spenser Swagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swagger 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spenser Swagger!
A less than humble Spenser Swagger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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