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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jaxzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2 by Blur. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Jaxzon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger lands a big head kick that sends Jaxzon tumbling to the mat! Swagger takes a step backwards and waves Jaxzon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Swagger doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaxzon circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaxzon.
Swagger misses with a wild combination.
Jaxzon fails with the takedown.
Swagger moves in looking to clinch but Jaxzon pushes him off.
Jaxzon scores with a takedown into Swagger's guard.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaxzon's guard.
Swagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swagger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaxzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swagger has managed to get both his arms back between Jaxzon's legs - danger averted.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Jaxzon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaxzon has wrist control.
Jaxzon keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger advances to half guard.
Jaxzon is not content to let Swagger control the position.
Swagger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Swagger landing strikes from the mount.
Swagger throwing strikes here but Jaxzon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jaxzon tries to hold on but Swagger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger 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.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Jaxzon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Swagger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaxzon?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxzon wants to control but Swagger is having none of it.
Jaxzon regains half guard.
Swagger 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.
Jaxzon missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaxzon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swagger is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Swagger stuffs the takedown.
Darren Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jaxzon.
Jaxzon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaxzon controls the position from side control.
Swagger tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jaxzon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Swagger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jaxzon stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jaxzon.
Jaxzon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Swagger's legs.
Swagger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxzon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swagger keeps working.
Swagger looking for a sweep but Jaxzon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Swagger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaxzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
Jaxzon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaxzon somewhat.
Jaxzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swagger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jaxzon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jaxzon with the ground and pound from mount.
Swagger is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaxzon is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jaxzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Jaxzon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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