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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR Gnp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Swanson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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283 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Gnp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gnp tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gnp to the ground. Gnp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gnp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson lands the left hand.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Gnp stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson feints and as Gnp raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gnp is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Gnp is keeping the position.
Swanson is working Gnp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gnp wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gnp wants to control but Swanson passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gnp wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy.
Gnp tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.
Swanson thows a huge punch but Gnp dodges it nicely.
Gnp actively working from the bottom here.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Gnp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gnp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gnp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swanson's back!
Gnp lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
It looks like Nigel Swanson has been cut.
Swanson manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Gnp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gnp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnp trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gnp looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gnp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gnp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gnp, into his guard.
Gnp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gnp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson won't allow Gnp to sweep him here.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gnp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnp has wrist control.
Gnp wants to sweep but no luck.
Gnp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson trying to control but Gnp is working from the bottom.
Gnp wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnp has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nigel Swanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
Gnp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Swanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gnp fails with the takedown.
Gnp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Gnp tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
Gnp fails to pull guard.
Gnp fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MR Gnp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gnp tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gnp avoids it.
Gnp tries to pull guard but Swanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gnp drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Swanson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gnp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gnp can't fight it off and eventually Swanson manages to take the fight to the floor. Gnp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gnp is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gnp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Swanson postures up in Gnp's guard and throws a big left but Gnp blocks it.
Swanson trying to control but Gnp is working from the bottom.
Gnp pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
Gnp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Gnp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MR Gnp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnp is keeping the position for now.
Gnp trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Gnp keeps moving.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gnp is retaining full guard.
Swanson trying to control but Gnp is working from the bottom.
Nigel Swanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Swanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gnp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gnp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swanson is working away from the top position though.
Gnp is trying to get back to full guard.
Gnp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily.
Gnp moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson wants to get up but he can't break Gnp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gnp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Gnp blocks nicely.
Gnp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Gnp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gnp controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnp trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nigel Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nigel Swanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gnp dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Gnp's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Swanson both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Gnp on that attempt.
Gnp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gnp 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 Swanson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gnp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swanson is avoiding damage well.
Gnp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swanson is avoiding damage well.
Gnp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swanson to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnp working away.
Gnp is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swanson, who protects the arm well.
Gnp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gnp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swanson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gnp working the ground and pound from side control.
Gnp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swanson some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Gnp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gnp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swanson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnp lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnp tries for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Gnp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gnp wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gnp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swanson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gnp's guard! Nice work there by Swanson!
Gnp managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gnp is on top in guard.
Gnp pushes down on Swanson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gnp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Swanson is trying to stand back up but Gnp is controlling him
Gnp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swanson defending well though.
Gnp looks to land a strike but Swanson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gnp trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Gnp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson controls Gnp momentarily but Gnp frees himself.
Gnp trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Gnp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson is trying to keep Gnp in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
MR Gnp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nigel Swanson!
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