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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Imgonna Yomama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yomama's entrance music is Wu Tang Clan - Shame On A Nigga. A fine choice. SWAGGER comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crawl/ Kings of Leon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! MAX SWAGGER is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Imgonna Yomama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER checks a leg kick.
SWAGGER misses with a few strikes there.
Imgonna Yomama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from SWAGGER.
Yomama throws a left and a right that both miss
and SWAGGER counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SWAGGER fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SWAGGER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yomama tries to clinch but SWAGGER moves out of range.
Yomama connects with a crisp jab.
SWAGGER changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yomama tries to avoid it but SWAGGER manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yomama to the ground. Yomama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yomama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and SWAGGER cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SWAGGER throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yomama throws a leg kick that is checked
and SWAGGER counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yomama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yomama blocks a head kick by SWAGGER.
Yomama throws a leg kick that is checked
and SWAGGER counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SWAGGER.
SWAGGER stopping the sweep attempt from Yomama.
Yomama controlling SWAGGER's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER trying to control the position from guard on top but Yomama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yomama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SWAGGER on the ground.
SWAGGER tries to free his leg and advance position but Yomama is retaining full guard.
Yomama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SWAGGER manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yomama stopping the sweep attempt from SWAGGER.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SWAGGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
SWAGGER looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yomama wants to control from the top but SWAGGER keeps moving.
SWAGGER wants to sweep here but Yomama controlling him for the moment.
SWAGGER is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SWAGGER manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER dominated that 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.
Yomama thows a leg kick but SWAGGER checks it
and SWAGGER counters with a stiff right hand.
Yomama pivots, looking for a leg kick but SWAGGER is out of range and Yomama settles back down.
Yomama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yomama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Yomama.
SWAGGER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by SWAGGER as he checks the leg kick.
Yomama keeps the fight on the outside.
Yomama throws a combination that misses
and SWAGGER counters with a one-two to the body.
Yomama throws an overhand right that lands on SWAGGER's shoulder, as SWAGGER tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
SWAGGER shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yomama as he jumps to the side.
Yomama stuffs the takedown.
SWAGGER is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Yomama coming out on top.
Yomama throws a leg kick
and SWAGGER counters with a big head kick but Yomama shrugs it off.
Yomama falls off balance throwing a combination
and SWAGGER counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SWAGGER is pressing down on Yomama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yomama is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Yomama works to full guard.
Yomama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yomama, not yet.
SWAGGER trying to move into half guard but instead Yomama has managed to sweep!
Yomama content to stall in guard here.
Yomama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
SWAGGER wants to sweep here but Yomama controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yomama won't allow SWAGGER to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yomama controls the pace.
SWAGGER is looking to stand up but Yomama isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MAX SWAGGER will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
SWAGGER misses with a head kick.
SWAGGER scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but Yomama is working from the bottom.
Yomama manages to work his way to half guard, despite SWAGGER's best efforts.
Yomama moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER trying to control but Yomama is working from the bottom.
Yomama is trying to keep SWAGGER in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
SWAGGER pushing down on Yomama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SWAGGER works his foot free and advances to mount.
SWAGGER can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yomama is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Yomama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
SWAGGER looking to finish with strikes here!
SWAGGER thowing shots but they're missing.
SWAGGER misses with a head shot.
That's four 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.
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!
MAX SWAGGER is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SWAGGER controlling the position easily from mount.
Imgonna Yomama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SWAGGER sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SWAGGER with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
MAX SWAGGER comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got SWAGGER winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX SWAGGER!
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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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