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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Golovin (ranked 6355 p4p, 547 weight class) and Alex Swart (ranked 25234 p4p, 688 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Golovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Swart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovin closes the distance and pushes Swart back into the cage.
Golovin lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovin tries a body shot but Swart blocks it.
Golovin tries to throw a body punch but Swart avoids it by throwing Golovin back against the cage.
Swart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Golovin prevents it.
Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Swart controls the action.
Golovin misses with a body punch.
Swart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golovin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swart shoots in for a takedown but Golovin shows good takedown defense.
Yuri Golovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Swart.
Golovin clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Golovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovin lands with a right to the head.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golovin.
Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Swart controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swart is trying to drag Golovin to the mat but Golovin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golovin lands a body shot.
Golovin tries to throw a body punch but Swart avoids it by throwing Golovin back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Golovin - that landed with a thud.
Golovin scores with a shoulder strike.
Swart blocks a body shot from Golovin.
Golovin lands a left hand.
Golovin presses Swart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovin pushes Swart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Golovin tries to throw a body punch but Swart avoids it by throwing Golovin back against the cage.
Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Swart controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovin tries a body shot but Swart blocks it.
Golovin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Golovin manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swart dodges the ground and pound from Golovin.
Golovin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Golovin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Golovin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Golovin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swart can't do much from the bottom here.
Golovin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Swart is not content to let Golovin control the position.
Golovin is putting a hurting on Swart here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swart some visible discomfort.
Golovin is trying to get an arm triangle but Swart is defending well.
Swart dodges the ground and pound from Golovin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Golovin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Golovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swart keeps working.
Golovin is really struggling to control Swart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Golovin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Golovin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golovin.
Golovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swart defending well though.
Swart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golovin is trying to control the action in half guard but Swart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golovin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Golovin working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Golovin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Golovin drives through and clinches with Swart against the cage.
Golovin pushes Swart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuri Golovin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovin lands a body punch.
Swart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swart blocks a body shot from Golovin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golovin.
Golovin digs a right hand underneath Swart's ribcage. Swart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golovin misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golovin lands with a left to the head.
Golovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swart can do to turn this around?
Golovin cracks Swart with a nice body shot.
Swart is breathing heavily.
Golovin struggles to land a body shot inside as Swart controls his hands.
Golovin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swart blocks a body shot from Golovin.
Swart is trying to drag Golovin to the mat but Golovin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Golovin as the two fighters clinch.
Golovin is working Swart over against the cage.
Golovin tries to work over Swart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Golovin.
Golovin is leaning against Swart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Golovin.
Golovin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Golovin is leaning against Swart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golovin is working Swart over against the cage.
Golovin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Golovin.
Golovin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swart or not.
A body shot lands from Golovin.
Golovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovin wants the takedown. Swart is fighting it off but Golovin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Swart's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Golovin throws a big elbow that misses.
Golovin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golovin connects with a couple of short punches.
Golovin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swart's head.
Golovin landing with the ground and pound.
Golovin landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Swart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golovin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Golovin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Golovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Golovin throws a big elbow that misses.
Golovin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Golovin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golovin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovin lands a couple of elbows.
Golovin is looking to work some ground and pound but Swart has wrist control.
Golovin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golovin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golovin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golovin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golovin throws a big elbow that misses.
Swart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golovin lands a couple of digs.
Swart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovin manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Golovin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Golovin forces Swart back against the cage and clinches.
Golovin can't find room to land a body shot as Swart controls the action.
Swart tries to circle away but Golovin has him pinned against the cage.
Golovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swart tries to pull guard but Golovin holds him up against the cage and eventually Swart drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovin.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovin lands a left hand.
Golovin gets underhooks to prevent Swart's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Golovin.
Swart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovin is leaning against Swart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swart or not.
Golovin is working Swart over against the cage.
Golovin lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golovin.
Golovin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Golovin.
Golovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Golovin.
Good body shot from Golovin.
A short right from Golovin.
Golovin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Golovin.
Golovin presses Swart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swart prevents a body shot from Golovin.
Golovin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golovin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golovin lands a nice short elbow.
Golovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swart keeps working.
Golovin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Golovin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Golovin lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golovin lands a nice short elbow.
Golovin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Golovin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Swart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golovin lands a nice short elbow.
Golovin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Golovin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swart's head.
Golovin lands strikes from half guard.
Golovin thows an elbow strike that misses. Swart gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Golovin doesn't seem too bothered but Swart quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Golovin is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Golovin really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Swart!
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energy
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hype
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