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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisbing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy McSwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bisbing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy McSwing!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSwing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bisbing as he avoids it easily.
Bisbing tries to work over McSwing's front leg with a kick but McSwing checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McSwing.
McSwing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Bisbing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy McSwing.
Bisbing works over McSwing's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Billy McSwing has been cut.
McSwing is looking to clinch but Bisbing is avoiding it.
Billy McSwing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisbing throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McSwing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisbing regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bisbing misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bisbing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bisbing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bisbing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McSwing wants to pass the guard but Bisbing is keeping the position.
McSwing working some strikes from top position.
Bisbing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bisbing is breathing heavily.
Bisbing keeping moving, preventing McSwing from controlling successfully.
McSwing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing is looking to stand up but McSwing isn't so interested in that idea.
McSwing advances to half guard.
McSwing is keen to just control but Bisbing is a slippery customer.
McSwing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McSwing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McSwing lands a heavy elbow.
Bisbing is trying desperately to improve position.
McSwing landing shots from mount.
Bisbing is wriggling around trying to escape.
McSwing lands a big shot there that rocks Bisbing but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McSwing working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing taking shots to the head.
McSwing unloading with bombs!
Bisbing takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bisbing throwing punches despite being mounted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisbing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bisbing is working hard here to advance position.
Bisbing is squirming around, avoiding McSwing's attempts to control the action.
Bisbing squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McSwing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bisbing takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwing dominating with strikes here.
McSwing is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bisbing can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McSwing with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by McSwing.
McSwing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McSwing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSwing with a couple of short strikes.
Bisbing taking shots to the head.
McSwing prevents Bisbing from getting the reversal.
McSwing lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McSwing working for a guillotine from mount but Bisbing is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSwing unloads with some shots from mount but Bisbing bucks and avoids them well.
McSwing is landing with some decent strikes but Bisbing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McSwing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy McSwing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bisbing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisbing.
McSwing fails with the takedown.
Bisbing throws a combination. McSwing tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bisbing lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwing moves out of range of the leg kick from Bisbing.
Bisbing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwing checks a leg kick nicely.
McSwing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisbing is fending him off so far but McSwing persists. Nope, Bisbing circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisbing as he jumps to the side.
Michael Bisbing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy McSwing.
Bisbing with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bisbing throws a series of punches but McSwing moves out of range.
Michael Bisbing is winning the standup battle so far.
McSwing moves away from the strike by Bisbing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick misses from Bisbing.
McSwing closes the distance and clinches up with Bisbing, looking for a takedown. McSwing pushes Bisbing against the cage but Bisbing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bisbing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSwing. That did some damage!
Bisbing stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Bisbing.
Nice uppercut lands for Bisbing. That snapped McSwing's head back.
Bisbing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSwing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing throws a solid leg kick but McSwing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bisbing.
Bisbing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McSwing gets a takedown into half guard.
Bisbing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McSwing trying to control but Bisbing is working from the bottom.
Bisbing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bisbing punching from the bottom.
McSwing wants to control from the top but Bisbing keeps moving.
Bisbing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSwing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSwing distracts Bisbing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bisbing keeping moving, preventing McSwing from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisbing wants to get back to his feet but McSwing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSwing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisbing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy McSwing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McSwing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McSwing drops back looking for a leg! Bisbing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bisbing manages to kick McSwing off! McSwing jumps back into Bisbing's guard.
Bisbing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bisbing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McSwing gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSwing has a closed guard, preventing Bisbing from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwing wants to sweep but no luck.
Bisbing working some strikes from top position.
Bisbing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSwing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bisbing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSwing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bisbing is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McSwing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bisbing's back instead.
Bisbing takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bisbing manages to reverse the position and now he's in McSwing's guard. Nice work there by Bisbing.
Bisbing wants to pass the guard but McSwing is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McSwing fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bisbing is looking to score with low kicks.
McSwing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McSwing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bisbing defending well though.
Bisbing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bisbing tries to get to full guard but McSwing has control of the leg.
McSwing lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisbing looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bisbing flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bisbing is not content to let McSwing control the position.
Bisbing wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSwing shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McSwing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McSwing is looking for a kimura here.
Bisbing works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwing controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bisbing is on top in guard.
Bisbing preventing the sweep.
Bisbing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McSwing wants to sweep but no luck.
Bisbing gets to his feet. McSwing looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McSwing shoots in and drives through. Bisbing sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy McSwing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSwing 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McSwing!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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