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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emer Dlouze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift has chosen This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage as his entrance music. 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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182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emer Dlouze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Swift!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Dlouze misses.
Dlouze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swift is fending him off so far but Dlouze persists. Nope, Swift circles away and we're back to standing.
Swift throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
Dlouze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dlouze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swift.
Swift dives in and grabs Dlouze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dlouze pushes down on Swift's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Swift misses.
Swift fails to land with a series of punches.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swift takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift slips a straight right by Dlouze.
Dlouze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swift.
Dlouze throws a sloppy body shot
and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dlouze thinking.
Dlouze throws a jab when Swift was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlouze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dlouze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Swift gets full guard.
Dlouze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swift 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dlouze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlouze throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze trying to control but Swift is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dlouze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dlouze thows a big elbow that misses.
Dlouze thows a big elbow that misses.
Dlouze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlouze tries to stand but Swift is controlling from the bottom.
Dlouze throws and elbow that misses. Swift uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dlouze's guard. Nice move by Swift!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze pulls Swift in close to prevent any damage.
Dlouze pushes Swift off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Swift avoids the body shot from Dlouze.
Dlouze misses with a combination
and Swift counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swift swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dlouze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dlouze wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position.
Dlouze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlouze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlouze throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emer Dlouze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dlouze tries for a takedown but Swift sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swift misses with a low kick as Dlouze jumps back.
Dlouze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Dlouze misses.
Swift throws a series of punches but Dlouze moves out of range.
Dlouze avoids the body shot from Swift.
Dlouze tries to work over Swift's front leg with a kick but Swift checks it.
Swift drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dlouze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift pushing down on Dlouze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dlouze is not content to let Swift control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlouze won't allow Swift to pass to mount.
Dlouze is controlling Swift's trapped leg to prevent Swift from advancing to side control.
Dlouze wants to get back to full guard.
Swift tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dlouze controls his leg.
Dlouze tries to kick Swift off but Swift keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dlouze is staying active underneath Swift, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swift is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Swift.
Swift throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dlouze counters with a nice uppercut.
Dlouze fails with a takedown attempt.
Swift throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Swift misses.
A big left from Dlouze misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift dives in and grabs Dlouze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dlouze pushes down on Swift's head and hops out.
Swift takes a swing at Dlouze's ribcage but misses.
Nathan Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dlouze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dlouze throws a lazy right hand but Swift sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swift throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dlouze counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift misses with a double jab
and Dlouze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dlouze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emer Dlouze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dlouze connects with a nice looking jab.
Swift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swift throws a combination that misses
and Dlouze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swift is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Dlouze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dlouze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swift.
Dlouze misses with the combination.
Dlouze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dlouze cracks Swift with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dlouze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swift napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dlouze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swift to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift defending against the ground and pound.
Dlouze grinds an elbow into Swift's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emer Dlouze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dlouze stuns Swift with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swift ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swift takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swift lands with a shot to the body.
Swift takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swift throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dlouze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dlouze throws a lazy right hand but Swift sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swift slips a straight right by Dlouze.
Swift staying out of range there.
Swift throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dlouze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dlouze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dlouze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swift takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throws a head kick that misses
and Dlouze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swift's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Dlouze.
Dlouze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dlouze jabs Swift right on the nose. Swift blinks but takes it well.
Swift throws a front kick aimed at Dlouze's knee but Dlouze avoids it well.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dlouze.
Dlouze loads up on a big right hand but Swift slips the punch.
Swift is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dlouze rather than just go for the knockout.
Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Swift misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dlouze just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swift's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swift. Dlouze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dlouze looks to throw the jab but Swift is out of range.
Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dlouze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dlouze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swift blocks the body kick.
Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dlouze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dlouze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swift has time to react.
Swift takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swift throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swift misses with a body shot
and Dlouze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dlouze drops an elbow to the side of Swift's head.
Emer Dlouze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dlouze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dlouze with the ground and pound but Swift uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dlouze throwing strikes from guard but Swift blocks nicely.
Dlouze throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dlouze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlouze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dlouze postures up in Swift's guard and throws a big left but Swift blocks it.
Dlouze throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlouze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlouze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dlouze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dlouze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
Dlouze trying to move into half guard but instead Swift has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emer Dlouze clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Dlouze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dlouze won't be happy with that.
Dlouze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dlouze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Swift's best efforts.
Swift is trying to control. Dlouze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dlouze is looking for a sweep. Swift is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dlouze trying to control from the bottom.
Dlouze is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swift jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift in the domination position with Dlouze hanging on.
Swift controls the position.
Swift wants to control for a moment but Dlouze uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dlouze gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swift wants to control from the top but Dlouze keeps moving.
Swift stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dlouze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dlouze keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Dlouze wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathan Swift was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dlouze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swift enables Dlouze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swift manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swift looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlouze is one step ahead there.
Swift is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swift controls Dlouze momentarily but Dlouze frees himself.
Swift working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlouze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift working a defensive guard here.
Dlouze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
Dlouze passes into half guard.
Dlouze tries to pass to full mount but Swift defends it.
Swift blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dlouze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emer Dlouze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dlouze misses with a kick to the body.
Emer Dlouze is winning the standup battle so far.
Dlouze looks to land a left hand but Swift moved out of range nicely.
Dlouze just misses with a punch to the body.
Swift throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dlouze's waist but Dlouze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swift off to one side.
Dlouze misses with a two punch combination.
Dlouze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swift on the side of the head.
Dlouze thows a body shot but no joy.
Swift doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dlouze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dlouze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlouze postures up in Swift's guard and throws a big left but Swift blocks it.
Swift is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlouze is looking to work some ground and pound but Swift has wrist control.
Swift pulls Dlouze in close to prevent any damage.
Swift avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlouze thows a big elbow that misses.
Dlouze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlouze throws and elbow that misses. Swift uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dlouze's guard. Nice move by Swift!
Swift won't allow Dlouze to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swift wants to control from the top but Dlouze keeps moving.
Dlouze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swift can do to turn this around?
Dlouze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dlouze is pulling down on Swift's head to control his posture.
Swift has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dlouze is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swift tries to free his leg and advance position but Dlouze is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dlouze misses with a straight right.
Swift throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swift displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swift fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dlouze checks it well.
Swift walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swift takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dlouze thows a body shot but no joy.
Dlouze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
Dlouze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swift counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlouze misses with an uppercut. Swift saw that one coming.
Dlouze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dlouze working the ground and pound but Swift is defending the strikes.
Dlouze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Swift wants to control but Dlouze postures up.
Nathan Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dlouze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dlouze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swift is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Swift gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emer Dlouze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dlouze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emer Dlouze!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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