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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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40
200 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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186 cm
28
188 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wily Swagger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Manley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swagger darts in looking for a takedown but Manley gets double underhooks and turns Swagger into the cage.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Manley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manley looking for a sweep. Not yet Manley, not yet.
Manley is adopting a defensive guard.
Manley trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley has control of Swagger's left arm, preventing Swagger from doing any damage.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger 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.
Swagger looking to pass the guard.
Swagger postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manley holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swagger trying to control but Manley is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manley is defended easily by Swagger.
Swagger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manley is able to avoid easily.
Manley checks a leg kick.
Swagger throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swagger tries a low kick but Manley avoids it.
Swagger misses with an uppercut.
Swagger throws a leg kick
and Manley counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manley throws an elbow but Swagger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swagger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manley wants to stand but Swagger has his arm trapped.
Swagger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swagger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Swagger's temple.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Swagger's hands, connecting with Swagger's forehead.
Swagger actively working from the bottom here.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swagger controlling the position well.
Swagger gets back to full guard.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swagger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manley cracks Swagger with a solid left hand.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard.
Swagger being controlled here momentarily.
Manley is trying to keep Swagger in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huey Manley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Manley.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manley.
Swagger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Swagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swagger landing a few strikes.
Manley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manley is looking for a sweep.
Swagger working the ground and pound.
Swagger working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger looks up at the clock and then as Manley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swagger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley tries to improve position but can't.
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swagger off and has taken his back!
Swagger covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Swagger turns into Manley and is now in his guard.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley pulls Swagger in close to prevent any damage.
Manley wants to sweep but no luck.
Swagger prevents Manley from getting back to his feet.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger advances to half guard.
Manley is trying is best to control the position here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swagger working Manley over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley is looking for a sweep. Swagger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Swagger seems content to control.
Swagger wants to take a breather but Manley is having none of it.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger prevents Manley from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley is looking for a sweep.
Swagger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manley tries to improve position but can't.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Manley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manley is trying to escape the position but Swagger is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is putting a hurting on Manley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swagger working the ground and pound from side control.
Manley is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manley defending against the ground and pound.
Swagger is chipping away with strikes.
Swagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manley keeps working.
Manley is trying to get back to half guard.
Manley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Swagger working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wily Swagger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Manley's body.
Manley has his takedown stuffed
and Swagger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manley is trying to escape back to his feet but Swagger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manley sneaks back into half guard.
Swagger is trying to work for a kimura but Manley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley moves into full guard.
Manley wants to improve his position but instead Swagger has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manley is looking to improve his position.
Swagger is trying to control the action in half guard but Manley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swagger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swagger moves into full mount! Manley won't be happy about that!
Manley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swagger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Manley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wily Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swagger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley really wants to buck Swagger off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swagger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swagger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swagger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manley hang on?
Manley is desperately trying to improve his position but Swagger has a good base and remains in mount.
Manley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger prevents Manley from getting the reversal.
Swagger lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Swagger.
Manley wants to hold on but Swagger pushes him away.
Manley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manley is rocked!
Swagger postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Manley is out cold - huge knockout for Swagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger is the new middleweight champion!
Wily Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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