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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Swallwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Marcus Tua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reed Swallwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Tua!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swallwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Swallwell jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tua looks gassed!
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Swallwell.
Swallwell tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swallwell.
Swallwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tua is fending him off so far but Swallwell persists. Nope, Tua circles away and we're back to standing.
Tua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Swallwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tua but Tua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Swallwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swallwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swallwell misses with a double jab.
Swallwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swallwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swallwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tua avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Swallwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed Swallwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell shoots in but Tua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swallwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swallwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swallwell decides to stand back up.
Tua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tua!
Swallwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Tua tries to sprawl out of it but Swallwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swallwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swallwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swallwell feints and then cracks Tua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tua has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
Swallwell wants to clinch.
Swallwell shoots in for a takedown but Tua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swallwell tries to clinch but Tua moves away
and Tua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Swallwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swallwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tua's waist but Tua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swallwell off to one side.
Swallwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tua swivels and escapes.
Swallwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swallwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swallwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Marcus Tua has been cut.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Swallwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swallwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua dodges the punch combination from Swallwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swallwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Swallwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swallwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Tua tries to sprawl out of it but Swallwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swallwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell is looking to clinch.
Tua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swallwell.
Swallwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tua swivels and escapes.
Swallwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tua wants it to stay on the feet.
Tua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swallwell.
Swallwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tua swivels and escapes.
Swallwell shoots in for a takedown but Tua shows good takedown defense.
Swallwell throws a combination that misses
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Swallwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swallwell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swallwell.
Swallwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tua throws a combination. Swallwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swallwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tua. No joy for Swallwell on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Swallwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Tua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swallwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swallwell misses with a shot to the body
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swallwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swallwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swallwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swallwell has a takedown stuffed.
Tua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swallwell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Swallwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swallwell.
Swallwell looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming.
Swallwell lands a leg kick that knocks Tua off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tua's waist but Tua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swallwell off to one side.
A head kick misses from Swallwell.
Swallwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua, as that shot connected.
Tua leaves Swallwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Tua scores with a nice head shot.
Tua lunges at Swallwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swallwell's hand.
Swallwell fails to land the takedown.
Tua throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swallwell throws a body kick that misses.
Swallwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Tua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swallwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swallwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swallwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swallwell closes the distance but Tua moves to the side
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Swallwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swallwell tries to clinch but Tua moves away
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Swallwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swallwell 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Swallwell!
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energy
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hype
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