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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Swayne (ranked 3469 p4p, 119 weight class) and Altidari Frank (ranked 8032 p4p, 245 weight class). The key to victory for Bruce Swayne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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212 cm
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292 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Swayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Altidari Frank!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swayne throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Play House in the buildup to the fight.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frank's head.
Swayne jabs Frank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank misses with a shot to the body
and Swayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank walks into a jab.
Bruce Swayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swayne keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
Frank lands a couple of digs.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swayne is keeping the position for now.
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank cracks Swayne with a solid left hand.
Frank wants to control from the top but Swayne keeps moving.
Frank scoring with some ground and pound.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank wants to control from the top but Swayne keeps moving.
Frank lands a couple of digs.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank trying to control but Swayne is working from the bottom.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Swayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Swayne misses the target.
That's four 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.
Frank defending well as Swayne loads up on a big left hand.
Frank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Swayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swayne misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swayne keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swayne keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altidari Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by Swayne.
Frank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Frank postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Frank creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swayne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frank wants to control for a moment but Swayne uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frank is trying to control. Swayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swayne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but Swayne is keeping him busy.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swayne tries to get out of the position.
Swayne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
Frank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control from Swayne's half guard. Swayne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frank stands up over Swayne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Swayne blocks nicely.
Frank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayne 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.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank trying to control but Swayne is working from the bottom.
Frank postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swayne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frank, into his guard.
Swayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swayne pulls Frank in to control the position.
Frank postures up and lands a big shot to Swayne's brow.
Frank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frank wants to control from the top but Swayne keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altidari Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Swayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swayne wants it to stay on the feet.
Swayne is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Swayne misses.
Frank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Swayne. Those never looked like landing.
Frank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swayne tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swayne throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
And Frank tries to counter it with a takedown but Swayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Frank tries to counter it with a takedown but Swayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swayne did well to prevent Frank getting side control.
Swayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Swayne is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to advance to full mount but Swayne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Swayne keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank postures up in Swayne's guard and throws a big left but Swayne blocks it.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruce Swayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank shoots and misses
and Swayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frank has his takedown stuffed
enabling Swayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce Swayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altidari Frank.
Swayne throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank shoots in but Swayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank goes for a double leg but Swayne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swayne continues to drive forward.
Swayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Altidari Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swayne is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Swayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Swayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Swayne as Frank shoots in.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Swayne throws a big shot that misses.
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swayne throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank slips a jab from Swayne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Swayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frank 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altidari Frank!
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hype
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RATING
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