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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gouda Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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10 - 2 - 1 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gouda Swanson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Ray clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ray is controlling him.
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ray misses with a knee to the head.
Ray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Ray lands a head kick!
It looks like Gouda Swanson has been cut.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Ray wants to clinch.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ray.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
Swanson looks gassed!
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ray is looking to advance position but Swanson won't allow it.
Well, if Ray is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is in trouble now - Ray has advanced to mount!
Ray controlling the position easily from mount.
Swanson is working to get back to half guard.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray controlling the position easily from mount.
Ray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ray avoids the attempt from Swanson to control.
Ray content just to control the position here.
Ray wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Swanson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ray is controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ezra Ray just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ray is looking to score with low kicks.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Ray lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gouda Swanson's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut there from Ray.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ray.
Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Swanson has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swanson is keeping busy.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gouda Swanson.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ray gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray crunches a lovely knee into Swanson's ribcage.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Ray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ray.
Ray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson stops a takedown attempt from Ray.
Ray stalling the fight.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray scores with a knee to the head.
Ray connects with a knee to the head.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swanson's face.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray lands a knee to the head.
Ray connects with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not.
Knees to the body from Ray.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Ray is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ray scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ray.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Swanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
Ray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ray is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Ray has the dominant position.
Ray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ray scores with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray connects with a knee to the head.
Ray with a knee to the head.
Ray stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swanson letting Ray take a breather here.
Ray seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Ray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Swanson is trying to drag Ray to the mat but Ray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Ray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ray lands with a slapping head kick.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray lands with a kick to the temple. Swanson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ray dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ezra Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ray, right into the meat.
Ray pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ray lands an uppercut.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ray lands a nice knee to the body.
Ray has Swanson pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Ray slows down the pace here.
Ray has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray landing knees to the body.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson tries to break free but Ray pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gouda Swanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Ray lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ray. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Ray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ezra Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ray.
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Swanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ray avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Ray.
Ray connects with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ray.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Ray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Ezra Ray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swanson as Ray tries to tie him up.
Swanson has picked Ray up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ray keeping control of the position.
Ray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.
Ray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ray wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Swanson working a defensive guard but Ray passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ezra Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ray controlling from mount.
Gouda Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ezra Ray just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Ray rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Ray prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swanson being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Ray!
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