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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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209 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Manitoba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manitoba feints and then cracks Swagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swagger down.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manitoba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Wayne Manitoba has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manitoba.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a three punch combo that has Manitoba backing up. Manitoba nods at Swagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manitoba moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Swagger closes the distance and clinches.
Manitoba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swagger avoids the elbow strike from Manitoba, against the cage.
Swagger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manitoba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manitoba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manitoba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manitoba leaning against his opponent.
Swagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manitoba blocks an elbow strike.
Manitoba managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Swagger slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Swagger.
Swagger blocks an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two 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.
Swagger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manitoba is defending well for now.
Swagger leaning against his opponent.
Manitoba is trying to maintain a safe position but Swagger gets an underhook and turns Manitoba into the cage.
Manitoba leaning against his opponent.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manitoba tries to break free but Swagger pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manitoba is defending well for now.
Manitoba stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swagger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Manitoba blocks with his arms.
Manitoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swagger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Swagger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Swagger missing with knees to the body.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
Swagger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger digs a right hand underneath Manitoba's ribcage. Manitoba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swagger misses with a knee strike.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Manitoba is pressed up against the cage. Swagger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manitoba down to the mat. Manitoba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manitoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manitoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swagger looks gassed!
Manitoba looks to throw a body kick
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Swagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger staying calm.
Manitoba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manitoba tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manitoba leaves Swagger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swagger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Manitoba.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manitoba, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger controlling the action here for a moment.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne Manitoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manitoba misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Manitoba is keeping the position.
Swagger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Swagger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manitoba's guard.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Manitoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
Manitoba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swagger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tommy Swagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Swagger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manitoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swagger fails to land the takedown.
Manitoba misses with a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters with a single leg into guard. Manitoba didn't expect that.
Swagger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manitoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swagger stays in close to Manitoba's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Manitoba.
Swagger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tommy Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swagger misses with a knee strike.
Swagger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manitoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swagger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manitoba is trying to maintain a safe position but Swagger gets an underhook and turns Manitoba into the cage.
Swagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manitoba backwards.
Swagger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Manitoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger misses with a punch on the inside.
Swagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger tries a body shot but Manitoba blocks it.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger is trying to trip Manitoba. He has hold of a leg but Manitoba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swagger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manitoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manitoba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger throws a right and a left that Manitoba avoids nicely.
Manitoba misses with the body kick
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manitoba keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Swagger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manitoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Manitoba, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tommy Swagger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manitoba cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.
Swagger has a takedown stuffed.
Manitoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manitoba throws a sloppy head kick
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Manitoba throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manitoba really felt that one!
Manitoba throws a right hand that misses
so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manitoba wants to stand and escape but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Wayne Manitoba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick by Manitoba misses
and Swagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Manitoba lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manitoba is being controlled here.
Manitoba is looking for a sweep.
Swagger 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 Manitoba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manitoba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Manitoba's face as Swagger controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Manitoba's cut.
That's time! Manitoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swagger looking to score a takedown here. Manitoba is defending well but Swagger drives through and ends up in Manitoba's guard.
Manitoba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swagger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That kick from Manitoba tenderised Swagger's leg. Swagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Manitoba is predictable there
and Swagger counters with a straight right hand.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manitoba.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swagger.
Swagger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Swagger keeps control of Manitoba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manitoba stalling in the clinch but Swagger improves position.
Nice elbow from Manitoba.
A short right from Swagger.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Manitoba.
Swagger dodges an elbow strike from Manitoba.
Swagger crunches a lovely knee into Manitoba's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manitoba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Manitoba would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Swagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manitoba backwards.
Wayne Manitoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba trying to stall but Swagger improves his position.
Manitoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swagger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Manitoba.
Swagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger taking a breather.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manitoba managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Swagger lands a knee to the body.
Manitoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manitoba.
Manitoba breaks from the clinch.
Manitoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manitoba's guard now.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manitoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Swagger.
Manitoba throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Swagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manitoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manitoba thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manitoba won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger staying calm.
Tommy Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Swagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swagger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Swagger!
Tommy Swagger is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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RATING
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