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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benito Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ScHoolboy Q x Kendrick Lamar - Collard Greens (Benasis Trap Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benito Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roach.
Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roach throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is pulling down on Roach's head. It's preventing any offense from Roach, at least for the moment.
Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roach throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swanson throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Roach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Roach.
Robbie Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swanson duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Roach's head back.
Roach slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roach throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Swanson throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Roach shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Swanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roach eats them both and turns towards Swanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Swanson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson moves out of range as Roach throws a body kick.
Roach misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Roach didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Roach clinches up against the cage.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Roach gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the cage.
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swanson duly obliges.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Roach's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Roach misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson feints a jab promting Roach to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roach slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Robbie Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Roach moves into the clinch.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Robbie Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roach shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Roach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Roach walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson tests Roach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Roach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roach tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Roach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swanson takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Roach off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Roach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Roach closes the distance and clinches.
Roach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roach tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
Roach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Roach avoids nicely.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Roach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Roach there.
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.
Roach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Swanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benito Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Roach's head back.
Roach gets a clinch.
Roach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roach throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach preventing the sweep.
Roach throwing strikes but missing.
Benito Roach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roach.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roach throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Roach's legs.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roach has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson is trying to push Roach away but Roach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Roach's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back.
Roach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roach scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Roach. Roach gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roach moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Roach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Roach's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Roach forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Swanson!
A relieved looking Robbie Swanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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