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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Tomaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bob Swarley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bob Swarley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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186 cm
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Swarley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Tomaszewski! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tomaszewski moves out of range of the leg kick from Swarley. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swarley!
Swarley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Swarley tries a head kick but it misses.
Swarley throws a wild body kick that Tomaszewski sees coming a mile off. Tomaszewski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Tomaszewski trying to control from half guard but Swarley is working away. Swarley wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Swarley is staying active underneath Tomaszewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tomaszewski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tomaszewski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tomaszewski trying to control from half guard but Swarley is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tomaszewski trying to advance position but Swarley counters by regaining guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomaszewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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. Tomaszewski trying to control but Swarley is working from the bottom. Tomaszewski looking to sit in guard and control but Swarley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Swarley throwing strikes but missing. Tomaszewski wants to stand up but Swarley is controlling him. Swarley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tomaszewski wants to sweep but no luck. Swarley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomaszewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swarley has managed to get both his arms back between Tomaszewski's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swarley stays in close to Tomaszewski's body and controls the position. Swarley trying to control but Tomaszewski is working from the bottom. Tomaszewski wants to sweep but no luck. Tomaszewski looking for a guillotine here but Swarley defends easily.
Tomaszewski can't keep his opponent in guard - Swarley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Swarley trying to control from half guard but Tomaszewski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swarley is really struggling to control Tomaszewski but he's trying to hold on to the position. Swarley is taking a breather. Tomaszewski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Swarley trying to control the action but Tomaszewski is working from the bottom. Swarley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bob Swarley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Swarley misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swarley moves out of range of the strikes. Swarley misses with a low kick as Tomaszewski jumps back. Tomaszewski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bob Swarley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tomaszewski avoids the head kick by Swarley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swarley dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tomaszewski scores a takedown into full mount! Tomaszewski is working for a guillotine from mount but Swarley frees his head quite easily.
Tomaszewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swarley is looking to escape. Tomaszewski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Tomaszewski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Swarley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Swarley and Tomaszewski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Check out the look on Tomaszewski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swarley is pushing Tomaszewski's head away, looking to escape. Tomaszewski manages to hold on to the position though. Tomaszewski 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 Swarley's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tomaszewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swarley keeps working. Swarley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tomaszewski is controlling him well. Swarley is not content to let Tomaszewski control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Tomaszewski wasn't active enough on the ground. Swarley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Swarley.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tomaszewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tomaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomaszewski is breathing heavily. Swarley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Swarley throws a half hearted mid kick. Bob Swarley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tomaszewski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swarley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tomaszewski decides to take the fight back to the feet. Tomaszewski fails with the takedown. Tomaszewski avoids the head kick by Swarley.
Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
Tomaszewski moves out of range as Swarley throws a body kick.
Swarley leaves Tomaszewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bob Swarley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Tomaszewski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swarley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bob Swarley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A combination from Swarley does no damage. Tomaszewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swarley defends it nicely. Swarley misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomaszewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swarley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomaszewski. Swarley throws a head kick but Tomaszewski moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tomaszewski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Swarley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Tomaszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
Swarley stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomaszewski. Tomaszewski gets slowly back to his feet. Tomaszewski shoots in but Swarley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tomaszewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swarley defends it nicely. Bob Swarley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Tomaszewski. Swarley thumps Tomaszewski with a low kick. Swarley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swarley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swarley throws the kick towards the body but Tomaszewski avoids it. Bob Swarley is winning the standup battle so far. Tomaszewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Swarley throws a quick inside leg kick. Swarley connects with an inside leg kick. Swarley scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Swarley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tomaszewski fails with the takedown. Tomaszewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomaszewski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Swarley throws a front kick that sends Tomaszewski stumbling back into the cage. Swarley throws a quick inside leg kick. Swarley scores with a head kick.
Swarley connects with a body shot. Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
Swarley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tomaszewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swarley as he avoids it easily. Tomaszewski takes a kick to the side of the head. Swarley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swarley there as he acknowledges the shot. Tomaszewski blocks a head kick by Swarley.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swarley gets caught napping as Tomaszewski dives in and scores a takedown. Swarley manages to retain guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tomaszewski looking to pass the guard. Tomaszewski trying to control but Swarley is working from the bottom. Tomaszewski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Swarley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomaszewski on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tomasz Tomaszewski. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swarley.
Tomaszewski shoots in but no luck this time. Swarley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swarley fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Swarley lands but Tomaszewski takes it in his stride. Swarley tries a head kick but it misses.
Swarley misses with the combination.
Tomaszewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swarley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tomaszewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Swarley throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown by Tomaszewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Swarley which made him look bad. Tomaszewski shoots in and drives through. Swarley sprawls well. A combination from Swarley does no damage. Swarley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tomaszewski misses with a takedown attempt and Swarley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Swarley throws a head kick but Tomaszewski moves out of range.
Tomaszewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swarley avoids it really well and circles away. Swarley throws a right and a left that both miss. Swarley throws a series of punches but Tomaszewski moves out of range. Tomaszewski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tomaszewski trying to control from Swarley's half guard. Swarley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tomaszewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Swarley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Swarley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Swarley!
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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
58% |
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