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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwach War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gwach War will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwach War!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from War.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
War throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? War is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, War circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from War.
Swanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into War's guard.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but War has wrist control.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but War blocks nicely.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
War preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson with a nice head shot there.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson prevents War from getting back to his feet.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if War can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swanson forces his way into half guard.
War really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
War looks winded!
Swanson throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson thows a huge punch but War dodges it nicely.
War has hold of Swanson's hands but Swanson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swanson is nestled in close to War, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed War's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson winds up and cracks War with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
War blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
War avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed War's head.
Swanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
War keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson drops an elbow to the side of War's head.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swanson throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
War blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson winds up and cracks War with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed War's head.
Swanson working over War with some ground and pound. War looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
War wants to stand back up but Swanson manages to pass into side control.
Swanson cracks War with an elbow. That is naaassty.
War is rocked!
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
War is still in real trouble! Can Swanson finish him?
War is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
Swanson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson cracks War with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Swanson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! War is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Swanson!
Joe Swanson made sure to mention his sponsor, Dissolution Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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