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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Revenge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultimate Revenge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Swano's chin.
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223 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Revenge!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano gets tackled into the cage by Revenge. Revenge maintains the clinch.
Swano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Revenge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swano as he jumps to the side.
Revenge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Revenge lands a head kick. Swano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revenge closes the distance and clinches.
Revenge gets control of Swano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Revenge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Swano throws a head kick but Revenge moves out of range.
Revenge shoots in and drives through. Swano sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Swano as Revenge shoots in.
Dan Swano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Revenge.
Swano swats away the attempt to clinch by Revenge.
Revenge shoots in looking for a takedown. Swano tries to sprawl out of it but Revenge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Revenge misses with a takedown
and Swano counters with a series of strikes. Revenge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revenge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swano but Swano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Revenge drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revenge.
Swano wants to sweep here but Revenge controlling him for the moment.
Revenge throwing strikes from guard but Swano blocks nicely.
Revenge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revenge pushes down on Swano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Revenge is looking for submissions but instead, Swano has regained full guard.
Revenge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Revenge has Swano in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Swano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revenge misses with the combination.
Swano closes the distance and pushes Revenge back into the cage.
Revenge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swano walks away with a smile on his face. Revenge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swano thows a body shot but no joy.
Revenge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swano looks to land a combination but Revenge avoids it well.
Revenge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Revenge somewhat.
Swano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Ultimate Revenge has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge tries to clinch but Swano moves out of range.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown but Swano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Revenge fails with a takedown attempt.
Revenge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown but Swano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swano looks to land a combination but Revenge avoids it well.
Revenge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Revenge moves to clinch but Swano breaks away
and Swano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swano misses the shot to the body.
Revenge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swano was covering up waiting for the punch and Revenge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Revenge being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenge throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revenge trying to move into half guard but instead Swano has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revenge controls Swano momentarily but Swano frees himself.
Swano throwing strikes from guard but Revenge blocks nicely.
Swano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Revenge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Revenge showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Swano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Revenge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Swano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swano swinging wildly here.
Swano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Revenge throws a combination. Swano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Revenge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Revenge lands in his opponent's guard.
Revenge scoring with some ground and pound.
Revenge chips away with some ground and pound.
Revenge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revenge postures up in Swano's guard and throws a big left but Swano blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Revenge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revenge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge throws a big elbow that misses.
Revenge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Revenge has Swano in his guard.
Swano wants to control from the top but Revenge keeps moving.
Revenge is working an open guard so Swano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Revenge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swano wants to get back to his feet.
Swano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revenge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Revenge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Revenge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Revenge throws a strike aimed at the side of Swano's head but Swano avoids it well.
Revenge swings around for an armbar but Swano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Revenge's guard.
Swano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swano throws a head kick that misses.
Revenge wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ultimate Revenge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revenge shoots in and drives through. Swano sprawls well.
Revenge throws a series of punches but Swano avoids them all with ease.
Swano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Revenge stalks Swano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swano's face. Swano staggers backwards, shaken.
Revenge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Revenge fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Swano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Revenge misses.
Swano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Revenge circles away quickly and effectively.
Swano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swano wants it to stay on the feet.
Dan Swano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Revenge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Revenge tries to clinch up.
Revenge shoots in and drives through. Swano sprawls well.
Revenge is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swano misses with a two punch combination.
Revenge moves in looking to clinch but Swano pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Swano blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Revenge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Revenge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Revenge throws a leg kick but Swano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Revenge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Revenge somewhat.
Revenge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Revenge tries to clinch but Swano moves out of range.
Revenge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Revenge throws a punch but it's blocked by Swano.
Swano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Revenge tries a head kick but it misses.
Swano lands with a straight right. Revenge didn't see that one coming.
Revenge wants to clinch but Swano slips to the side
and Swano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revenge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swano.
Swano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Revenge.
Swano misses with the combination.
Swano throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Revenge blocks the leg kick.
Revenge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swano scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swano looks to score with a jab to the body but Revenge is just out of range.
Revenge tries to clinch up but Swano circles away and keeps his distance.
Revenge moves away from the strike by Swano.
Revenge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swano tries to bum rush Revenge with a series of wild strikes but Revenge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Revenge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swano.
Swano checks the leg kick.
Swano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Revenge tries to bum rush Swano with a series of wild strikes but Swano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Revenge moves into the clinch.
Swano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Swano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Revenge.
Revenge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revenge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Ultimate Revenge's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revenge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Revenge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swano did well to prevent Revenge getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revenge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swano's head.
Swano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swano has his feet on Revenge's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Swano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Revenge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Revenge clinches with his opponent.
Swano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Revenge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revenge looks for a takedown but Swano sprawls well.
A jab from Swano does it's job there.
Revenge tries to close the distance and clinch but Swano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swano is looking to chop away at Revenge's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenge tries to clinch but Swano is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Revenge.
Swano scores with a body shot.
Swano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swano lands with a good body shot.
Swano throws a hook but Revenge blocks it.
Swano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swano throws a body punch but Revenge moves out of range.
Revenge is looking to clinch but Swano is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swano throws a one two combo.
Revenge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Revenge with that takedown attempt.
Swano drops Revenge with a beautiful combination! Revenge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Swano is looking for the KO!
Revenge is rocked!
The cut above Ultimate Revenge's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swano stuns Revenge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Revenge is still on wobbly legs! Can Swano finish him?
Revenge throws a series of punches but Swano avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Swano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swano throws a jab when Revenge was well out of range.
Revenge tries to clinch up but Swano circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Swano misses.
Revenge has a takedown stuffed.
Revenge seems to have recovered his senses.
Revenge avoids the head kick by Swano.
Revenge tries to clinch up.
Revenge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swano as he jumps to the side.
Swano jabs Revenge right on the nose. Revenge blinks but takes it well.
Revenge fails with a takedown attempt.
Swano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Revenge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swano is trying to defend but Revenge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Revenge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Swano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swano 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Swano!
A victorious Dan Swano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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