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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bugoy Swatson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bugoy Swatson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Downs fails with the takedown
and Swatson counters with an inside leg kick.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Downs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swatson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Downs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swatson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua Downs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downs gets a clinch.
Downs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swatson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swatson digs a right hand into Downs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downs's gas tank.
Swatson missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swatson trying to land knees to the body.
Swatson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Swatson trying to land knees to the body.
Downs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Downs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swatson to keep the fight standing.
Swatson is stalling here.
A knee to the head by Swatson.
Swatson tries to land knees in the clinch but Downs avoids the damage to the body.
Downs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swatson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Downs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swatson misses with a body punch.
Swatson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Downs managing to block the knees to the body from Swatson.
Downs letting Swatson take a breather here.
Swatson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Swatson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downs.
Knees to the body from Swatson.
Downs jumps guard but Swatson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Swatson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Downs avoids it.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swatson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Downs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swatson smiles and moves away.
Downs is looking to chop away at Swatson's legs.
Swatson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Swatson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugoy Swatson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Downs instigates a clinch.
Swatson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Downs tries to pull guard but Swatson holds him up against the cage and eventually Downs drops back down to his feet.
Swatson lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swatson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swatson looking to throw knees to the head but Downs is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swatson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Swatson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downs.
Swatson with a knee to the head.
Downs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swatson smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Downs drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs gets to his feet. Swatson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swatson leaves Downs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downs is defended easily by Swatson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs throws a lazy head kick
and Swatson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downs missing with a left hand there. Swatson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swatson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Downs closes the distance but Swatson moves to the side
and Swatson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Downs's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs drives through with a takedown into Swatson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swatson is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Swatson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swatson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Downs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Downs shoots for a double leg takedown but Swatson sprawls well. He's pushed Downs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downs throws a right hand that misses
and Swatson counters with a thumping low kick.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swatson as he jumps to the side.
Downs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swatson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Downs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs shoots in and drives through. Swatson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Swatson shows good takedown defense.
Downs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swatson counters with a big head kick but Downs shrugs it off.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swatson as he avoids it easily.
Swatson stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swatson leaves Downs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swatson as he avoids it easily.
Downs throws a leg kick
and Swatson counters with a head kick. That will keep Downs thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs shoots and misses
and Swatson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Downs is looking to clinch.
Downs shoots in and drives through. Swatson sprawls well.
Downs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swatson defends well and Downs ends up having to push Swatson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swatson connects with a knee to the head.
Downs avoiding damage as Swatson throws knees to the body.
Swatson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs fails to pull guard.
Swatson is struggling to control the position.
Swatson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Swatson.
Swatson lands a knee to the head.
Swatson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Downs.
Swatson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swatson lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bugoy Swatson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swatson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugoy Swatson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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