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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Boston - More Than a Feeling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
214 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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215 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Swain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Swain as Warren shoots in.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warren showed some decent athleticism there.
Swain is trying to maintain the position but Warren is very close to passing his half guard.
Swain is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Swain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
Warren trying to control the action but Swain is working from the bottom.
Warren is looking to stall here but Swain recovers full guard.
Swain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard.
Warren working for a triangle but Swain defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Swain from controlling successfully.
Warren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swain is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to strike off his back.
Warren looking for a guillotine here but Swain defends easily.
Swain is standing up over Warren. Warren looks to escape but Swain dives into side control.
Warren wants to control but Swain postures up.
Warren is looking for a sweep.
Warren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Warren tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Warren is desperately trying to improve his position but Swain has a good base and remains in mount.
Warren is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain avoids the attempt from Warren to control.
Warren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Swain.
Warren drives through with a takedown into Swain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swain can't keep his opponent in guard - Warren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Swain defending well.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren tries to pass to full mount but Swain defends it.
Swain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warren.
Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warren wants to control but Swain is keeping him busy.
Warren wants to free his trapped foot but Swain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is just content to waste time from the top position. Swain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Warren throws an elbow that misses. Swain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warren's guard. Nice move by Swain!
Swain passes Warren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warren is trying to maintain the position but Swain is very close to passing his half guard.
Warren looking for subs from the bottom but Swain mounts him!
Warren tries to hold on but Swain postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Warren is trying desperately to improve position.
Warren tries to hold on but Swain postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Swain maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Warren is working to get back to half guard.
Warren wants to control but Swain is having none of it.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Swain maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren tries to lock up and control but Swain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Warren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swain has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Warren thows a body shot but no joy.
Warren shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swain somewhat.
Swain gets caught flat footed, as Warren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swain's guard.
Swain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warren.
Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swain is just riding it out for now. Warren eventually gives up the hold.
Warren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heidan Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swain defends it well.
Warren is working for a kimura but Swain is defending it quite comfortably.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swain gets full guard.
Warren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Heidan Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warren controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Heidan Warren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Warren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heidan Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Swain 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.
Swain checks a low kick from Warren.
Randall Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swain circles away.
Swain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heidan Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heidan Warren!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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