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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swayzey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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180 cm
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Swayzey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayzey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swayzey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wellwood.
A combination from Swayzey does no damage.
Swayzey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swayzey as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Swayzey both land. Nice combination.
Swayzey wants to clinch up but Wellwood keeps it at a distance.
Wellwood feints and then cracks Swayzey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swayzey down.
Swayzey misses with a series of wild punches.
Wellwood throws a leg kick but Swayzey sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swayzey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Wellwood.
Swayzey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellwood.
Swayzey tries to bum rush Wellwood with a series of wild strikes but Wellwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swayzey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood swings for the body but Swayzey moves out of range.
Wellwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swayzey.
Swayzey tries to clinch up but Wellwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Swayzey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wellwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swayzey lands with a cross.
Wellwood throws a lazy right hand but Swayzey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey misses with a two punch combination.
Ross Swayzey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swayzey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Wellwood does no damage.
Swayzey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swayzey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swayzey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swayzey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Swayzey scores with a four punch combination!
Swayzey throws a combination that misses
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is trying to control. Swayzey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swayzey is looking to escape.
Wellwood is trying to control. Swayzey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swayzey is trying to stand up here but Wellwood is controlling him well.
Swayzey is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swayzey tries to clinch but Wellwood is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swayzey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Ross Swayzey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wellwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Swayzey.
Swayzey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellwood.
Swayzey is looking to clinch.
Swayzey throws a series of punches but Wellwood moves out of range.
Swayzey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ross Swayzey has been cut.
Swayzey misses with a combination
enabling Wellwood to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wellwood misses.
Swayzey tries to land a body kick
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wellwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Swayzey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wellwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swayzey wants to control but Wellwood is keeping busy.
Wellwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swayzey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swayzey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wellwood on the ground.
Swayzey is looking for a sweep. Wellwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swayzey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellwood.
Wellwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swayzey keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swayzey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swayzey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swayzey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swayzey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swayzey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey throws a body punch but Wellwood moves out of range.
Wellwood lands a head shot.
Wellwood tries to move into range but Swayzey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swayzey throws a nice looking combination but Wellwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swayzey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swayzey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swayzey wants it to stay on the feet.
Swayzey lands with a right hand.
Swayzey lands a nice hook to Wellwood's body. Wellwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swayzey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swayzey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Swayzey keeping moving, preventing Wellwood from controlling successfully.
Wellwood won't allow Swayzey to get back to his feet.
Swayzey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swayzey wants to stand but Wellwood is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Wellwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Swayzey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey shows good takedown defense.
Swayzey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wellwood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swayzey!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellwood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swayzey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swayzey shrugs it off.
Kyle Wellwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swayzey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wellwood trying to control but Swayzey is having none of it.
Swayzey is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wellwood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swayzey is surviving well by controlling Wellwood's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood tries to control but Swayzey wriggling away.
Swayzey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wellwood wants to take Swayzey's back here but Swayzey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wellwood looking for a guillotine from mount but Swayzey is having none of it.
Swayzey trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swayzey prevents Wellwood from taking his back.
Swayzey has given up his back. Will we see Wellwood going for some submissions?
Swayzey has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Swayzey can't escape the position.
Swayzey has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wellwood has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Swayzey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swayzey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wellwood working for the choke.
Swayzey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wellwood.
Swayzey holding both Wellwood 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Swayzey won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wellwood off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Wellwood!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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