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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Americano on the side of the head.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson checks a low kick from Americano.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Americano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson with a jab.
Americano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Americano throws out a leg kick but Swanson moves out of range and Americano only half commits.
Americano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Americano.
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Americano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson jabs at Americano's body.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Americano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonying Americano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
Swanson jabs at Americano's body.
Americano keeps Swanson at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Americano takes one on the button.
Swanson cracks Americano with a good jab.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Americano's guard.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Americano is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Americano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Americano keeps moving.
Americano being controlled here, momentarily.
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to sit in guard and control but Americano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americano being controlled here momentarily.
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Americano is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Americano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Americano defends well.
Americano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swanson looking for subs off his back but Americano has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Americano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson.
It looks like Joe Swanson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Americano.
Joe Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Americano.
Americano throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson lands a slapping body shot.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Americano throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Americano doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Americano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson pushing down on Americano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Americano tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Swanson is looking to advance position but Americano won't allow it.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Americano has hold of Swanson's hands but Swanson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Americano is defending against the submission attempts here by Swanson.
Americano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throwing shots but Americano is blocking nicely.
Americano is trying to control but can't.
Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Americano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Americano defending well though.
Swanson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Americano!
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Americano is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Swanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Americano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Swanson.
Swanson trying to control but Americano is having none of it.
Americano tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Swanson's cut.
That's time! Americano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Americano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Americano.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Americano moved out of range nicely.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson jabs at Americano's body.
Americano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Americano throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Americano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Americano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Americano blocks a jab.
Swanson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Americano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swanson 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 Americano's shoulder. That is not cool.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Americano keeps working.
Swanson is trying to ground and pound but Americano uses the momentary lack of control by Swanson to regain half guard.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Americano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Americano is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Americano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Americano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Americano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Americano.
Joe Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Tonying Americano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Americano throws a nice head kick!
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson dives in and grabs Americano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Americano pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Americano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Americano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Americano dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Americano. Americano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Americano was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Americano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Americano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swanson, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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