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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns comes to the cage accompanied by diamonds and guns. Swearengen has chosen A Story From North America 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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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swearengen slaps away a takedown attempt from Guns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guns moves out of range of the leg kick from Swearengen.
Swearengen jabs Guns right on the nose. Guns blinks but takes it well.
Swearengen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Swearengen leaves Guns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swearengen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swearengen stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Swearengen misses the target.
Guns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swearengen as he jumps to the side.
Swearengen gets caught flat footed, as Guns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swearengen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swearengen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swearengen!
Swearengen staying calm.
Swearengen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen stands up.
Guns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swearengen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swearengen trying to control the position but instead, Guns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swearengen into the cage.
Swearengen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guns has him pressed against the cage.
Swearengen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swearengen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swearengen breaks from the clinch.
Swearengen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swearengen slips under a jab.
Guns shoots for a takedown but Swearengen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swearengen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swearengen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Swearengen.
Guns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Swearengen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
Swearengen looking to pass the guard.
Swearengen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guns, up you get!
Guns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guns moves out of range as Swearengen strikes.
Swearengen missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swearengen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Swearengen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Guns throws a series of punches but Swearengen moves out of range.
Guns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swearengen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swearengen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Guns goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swearengen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guns's guard! Nice work there by Swearengen!
Swearengen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guns is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns can't keep his opponent in guard - Swearengen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guns wants to improve his position but Swearengen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swearengen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swearengen stands up from half guard.
Swearengen slaps away a takedown attempt from Guns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Swearengen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swearengen has his feet on Guns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Swearengen missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudi Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns misses with a hook. Swearengen ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up with Swearengen, looking for a takedown. Guns pushes Swearengen against the cage but Swearengen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swearengen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swearengen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guns.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Swearengen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swearengen fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guns.
Swearengen misses with a wild body shot.
Swearengen stuffs the takedown.
Swearengen throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Swearengen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns blocks a head kick by Swearengen.
Guns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swearengen as he jumps to the side.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Guns - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Swearengen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guns has a takedown stuffed.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swearengen.
Swearengen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swearengen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swearengen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swearengen is fending him off so far but Guns persists. Nope, Swearengen circles away and we're back to standing.
Swearengen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guns fails with the takedown.
Swearengen pushes Guns up against the cage in a clinch.
Guns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swearengen breaks from the clinch.
Guns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swearengen's waist but Swearengen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guns off to one side.
Swearengen throws a solid leg kick but Guns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swearengen.
Swearengen tried to score with a low kick but Guns checks it.
Horrible takedown by Guns or perhaps it was just good defense by Swearengen which made him look bad.
Guns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swearengen's waist but Swearengen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guns off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swearengen as he jumps to the side.
Guns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swearengen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns trying to move into half guard but instead Swearengen has managed to sweep!
Guns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swearengen controls the pace.
Swearengen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swearengen wants to stand but Guns is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns keeping full guard, as Swearengen tries to pass.
Swearengen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guns is working an open guard so Swearengen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Swearengen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guns.
Swearengen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swearengen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Guns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guns lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Swearengen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guns's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Swearengen stands up from Guns's guard - Swearengen perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guns avoids the body shot from Swearengen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swearengen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Swearengen.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Guns slips a jab and a cross from Swearengen.
Swearengen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guns shoots in but no luck this time.
Swearengen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swearengen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swearengen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Guns shoots in but no luck this time.
Swearengen throws a hook but Guns blocks it.
Guns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swearengen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guns blocks a leg kick.
Swearengen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swearengen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guns.
Swearengen throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Swearengen.
Swearengen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Swearengen misses.
Rudi Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns shoots in for a double leg but Swearengen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swearengen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guns somewhat.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Swearengen throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Swearengen lands a jab to Guns's midsection.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up with Swearengen, looking for a takedown. Guns pushes Swearengen against the cage but Swearengen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swearengen tries to avoid it but Guns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swearengen to the ground. Swearengen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swearengen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swearengen wants to clinch up but Guns keeps it at a distance.
Swearengen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swearengen lands with a slapping head kick.
Guns checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Guns or perhaps it was just good defense by Swearengen which made him look bad.
Swearengen misses with a few strikes there.
Guns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swearengen defends it nicely.
Swearengen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guns.
Swearengen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swearengen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Swearengen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swearengen connects with a nice looking jab.
Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Swearengen scores with a three punch combo!
Swearengen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gunsis looking to pass into half guard but Swearengen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swearengen is in guard.
Swearengen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swearengen trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swearengen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swearengen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guns struggling a bit here.
Guns manages to get back to half guard.
Al Swearengen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swearengen wants to get back to his feet.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Swearengen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swearengen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Swearengen!
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