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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McSwizzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David McSwizzer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stella Artois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David McSwizzer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSwizzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Artois shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McSwizzer is trying to defend but Artois finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McSwizzer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Artois is trying to work for a kimura but McSwizzer is defending well.
McSwizzer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Artois content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSwizzer defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artois seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McSwizzer has recovered full guard.
Artois drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McSwizzer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Artois has McSwizzer in his guard.
McSwizzer controlling from the top position.
McSwizzer throws a big right hand that misses.
McSwizzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwizzer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artois is trying to control the position but McSwizzer postures up.
Artois pulls McSwizzer in close to prevent any damage.
Artois wants to get back to his feet but McSwizzer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSwizzer wants to control from the top but Artois keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSwizzer stays in close to Artois's body and controls the position.
McSwizzer being controlled here momentarily.
McSwizzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artois has a closed guard, preventing McSwizzer from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artois shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Artois keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwizzer lands a really nice looking cross but Artois seems unphased.
Artois tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSwizzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Artois somewhat.
McSwizzer's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSwizzer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artois shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McSwizzer is trying to defend but Artois finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Artois's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McSwizzer is looking to control Artois's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McSwizzer avoid being mounted?
McSwizzer keeping hold of Artois's head, controlling as best he can.
Artois trying to control from half guard but McSwizzer is working away.
McSwizzer is trying to stand back up but Artois is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSwizzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artois.
McSwizzer tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McSwizzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McSwizzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McSwizzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Artois.
Artois takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSwizzer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artois in his tracks.
McSwizzer tries for a takedown but Artois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stella Artois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artois closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSwizzer to the mat! McSwizzer manages to get full guard.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwizzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSwizzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Artois forces his way into half guard.
Artois tries to pass to full mount but McSwizzer defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Artois is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSwizzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artois.
Artois wants to work for an arm triangle but McSwizzer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artois is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSwizzer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Artois is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSwizzer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two 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.
Artois is looking for a kimura but McSwizzer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Artois to get the leverage.
McSwizzer is controlling Artois's trapped leg to prevent Artois from advancing to side control.
McSwizzer is looking to escape.
Artois trying to mount his opponent but McSwizzer defends it.
McSwizzer has his hands clasped together around Artois's back. He's all about the action.
McSwizzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artois.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSwizzer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artois pulls McSwizzer into guard.
Artois keeping full guard, as McSwizzer tries to pass.
Artois 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artois is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McSwizzer wants to control from the top but Artois keeps moving.
McSwizzer wants to get up but he can't break Artois's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwizzer wants to pass the guard but Artois is keeping the position.
Artois controls McSwizzer momentarily but McSwizzer frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artois gets a double leg takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
Artois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McSwizzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artois is one step ahead there.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSwizzer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stella Artois will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McSwizzer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artois sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSwizzer lands a lovely overhand right.
McSwizzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artois misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McSwizzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artois showed some decent athleticism there.
McSwizzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Artois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSwizzer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSwizzer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artois working McSwizzer over with strikes.
Artois is working for a submission of some sort.
Artois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artois wants to take a breather but McSwizzer is having none of it.
McSwizzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artois.
McSwizzer trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Artois is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSwizzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artois.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy.
Artois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Artois controlling the pace.
McSwizzer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Artois jumps into side control!
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artois cracks McSwizzer with a big right hand but McSwizzer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McSwizzer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Artois's best efforts.
Artois is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Artois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McSwizzer's head.
McSwizzer is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McSwizzer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McSwizzer.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McSwizzer wants to stand up but Artois is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artois throws a right hand that McSwizzer ducks under and follows up with a left that McSwizzer also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from McSwizzer. No joy for Artois on that attempt.
McSwizzer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McSwizzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Artois should have avoided that one.
Artois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSwizzer with the counter takedown but Artois avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwizzer lands a body shot.
McSwizzer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McSwizzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSwizzer wanted to stand there but Artois had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McSwizzer.
I think McSwizzer 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McSwizzer!
An out of breath David McSwizzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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