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Event:
Revolution XC 18
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aldo rushes Swaber and presses him up against the cage.
Swaber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swaber throws an elbow but misses.
Swaber has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Swaber is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swaber can't get the takedown.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Aldo lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldo.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
#KD#
Aldo lands an uppercut that drops Swaber ! Aldo follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#
Swaber is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aldo tries to stand but Swaber is controlling his head.
Swaber is still in real trouble! Can Aldo finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Aldo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swaber to his feet. #CL#
Aldo gets a clinch.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swaber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo dips a shoulder and cracks Swaber with a mighty uppercut! Swaber falls back against the cage and Aldo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Swaber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Aldo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Revolution XC 10
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Swaber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Efimov. Efimov obviously looking to wear him down.
Swaber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Swaber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Efimov finds it's way round the side to connect with Swaber 's head. #KD#
Efimov lands a left and a right that send Swaber crashing to the mat, dazed. Efimov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Swaber is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Haitam Swaber has been cut.
Swaber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swaber is still on wobbly legs! Can Efimov finish him?
Efimov cracks Swaber with a hook to the temple - Swaber is on wobbly legs here! Efimov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Swaber falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Efimov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Efimov!
A victorious Alexey Efimov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 5
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Swaber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neal counters with a straight right hand.
Swaber shoots in looking for a takedown. Neal tries to sprawl out of it but Swaber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swaber looks winded!
A head kick by Swaber misses
and Neal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Haitam Swaber has been cut.
Neal is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Swaber flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Swaber is out cold! Neal holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaedo Neal!
Kaedo Neal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Boyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swaber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boyer avoiding damage as Swaber throws knees to the body.
Swaber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyer avoids the elbow strike from Swaber , against the cage.
Boyer is pressed up against the cage. Swaber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyer down to the mat. Boyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boyer throws a head kick but Swaber moves out of range.
Swaber unleashes a big counter combination but Boyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Swaber clinches up with Boyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Boyer tries for a takedown but Swaber manages to get underhooks.
Boyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Boyer.
Swaber stops a takedown attempt from Boyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Boyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer keeps control of Swaber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Boyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swaber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Boyer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Boyer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Swaber .
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boyer lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Boyer looking to break Swaber 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Swaber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Swaber is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Boyer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boyer is punishing Swaber with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boyer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Swaber 's body.
#T3##SUB#
Boyer is working for a rear naked choke. Swaber is not defending it well and Boyer has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Swaber refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Swaber 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omer Boyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swaber misses with some punches.
Pace is working for takedown but Swaber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pace tries to pull guard but Swaber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pace goes for a takedown attempt but Swaber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Pace drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Swaber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Swaber stands up from Pace's guard - Swaber perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL2#
Pace gets tackled into the cage by Swaber . Swaber maintains the clinch.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Pace wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Swaber breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Swaber clinches up against the cage.
Pace is trying to pull guard but Swaber has him pressed against the cage.
Pace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swaber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mitch Pace has been cut.
Swaber misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Swaber has clasped his hands together around Pace's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Swaber looks winded!
Pace is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pace flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Pace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swaber blocks the strikes from Pace.
Pace is looking for a sweep. Swaber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pace missing with punches from the bottom.
Pace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pace.
Swaber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swaber trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom.
Pace wants to sweep here but Swaber controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Pace working for a triangle but Swaber defends it easily.
#SUB#
Pace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swaber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swaber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.#CL2#
Swaber clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Swaber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Swaber feints and as Pace raises his hands in defense, Swaber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pace lands a decent shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swaber 's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pace trying to control but Swaber is working from the bottom.
Pace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haitam Swaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Pace's cut.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Pace gets tackled into the cage by Swaber . Swaber maintains the clinch.
Swaber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swaber throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaber looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Swaber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Swaber moves into range and clinches up with Pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace blocks the elbow strike.
Swaber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pace up against the cage.#TD2#
Swaber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Swaber is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pace looking for a sweep. Not yet Pace, not yet. #SUB2#
Swaber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swaber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swaber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pace scoring with some ground and pound.
Swaber 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.
Pace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swaber works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Pace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swaber trying to keep a closed guard but Pace is proving a slippery customer.
Pace postures up in Swaber 's guard and throws a big left but Swaber blocks it.
Pace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pace trying to control but Swaber is working from the bottom.
Pace with a nice head shot there.
Pace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Pace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swaber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Pace moves into the clinch.
Swaber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swaber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Swaber .
Pace tries to pull guard but Swaber won't allow it.
#BC2#
Swaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Swaber has Pace up against the cage in a clinch.
Swaber misses with a knee to the head. #T4##TD#
Swaber is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pace is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swaber to the mat. Swaber regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Pace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pace is standing up over Swaber . Swaber looks to escape but Pace dives into side control.
Pace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swaber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pace cracks Swaber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pace is putting a hurting on Swaber here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haitam Swaber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mitch Pace's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swaber 's guard.
Swaber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but Swaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swaber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pace.
Pace works over Swaber with some ground and pound from guard.
Pace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swaber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pace wants to pass the guard but Swaber is keeping the position.#T1#
Pace throwing strikes from guard but Swaber blocks nicely.
Pace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pace connects with a couple of short punches.
Pace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pace throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Swaber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pace's guard.
Swaber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swaber 's guard. #REVR#
Swaber is trying to keep Pace in close.
Pace trying to control but Swaber is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swaber dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swaber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Swaber controlling Pace's posture.
Pace landing some decent shots from guard.
Pace wants to control from the top but Swaber keeps moving.
Pace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
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.
Pace is stalling in the full guard.
Swaber seems keen to control Pace's posture.
Swaber wants to sweep here but Pace controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pace works over Swaber with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Pace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swaber 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Haitam Swaber !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Swaber clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Swaber can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Swaber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swaber throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Swaber won't let him.
Alexander could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swaber wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swaber is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to stand but Swaber is controlling the position.
Swaber sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Alexander pulls Swaber in close to prevent any damage.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Swaber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swaber closes the distance but Alexander moves to the side #TD#
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swaber won't be happy with that.
Alexander working the strikes but Swaber uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
Swaber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like Alexander is going to stand back up.
Swaber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alexander is looking for a kimura here.
Swaber is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Swaber works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Swaber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alexander presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Emanuel Alexander has been cut.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Swaber .
#TD2#
Swaber pulls guard. #ES2#
Swaber wriggles free and stands up.
Swaber shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well.
Swaber looks winded!
Swaber closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Swaber pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emanuel Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haitam Swaber .#T4#
A head kick misses from Swaber .
Swaber is looking to clinch.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
Swaber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swaber tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaber tries to clinch
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swaber shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Alexander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swaber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Swaber wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is dominant here and he's now got Swaber 's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haitam Swaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emanuel Alexander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Swaber rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Swaber .
Swaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander trying to control the position but instead, Swaber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexander into the cage.
Swaber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swaber lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swaber just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Swaber 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haitam Swaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swaber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Swaber tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Swaber manages to avoid the attempt.
Swaber is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Swaber gets a clinch. #T1#
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Swaber has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swaber slowing the pace effectively.
Swaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Emanuel Alexander's cut is getting worse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander jumps guard but Swaber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Alexander has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swaber regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Swaber has his feet on Alexander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Swaber moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Swaber manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Swaber .
Haitam Swaber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swaber tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Swaber throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Swaber wants to clinch.
Swaber fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Swaber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Swaber moves into the clinch.
Swaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Swaber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Swaber breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Swaber tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Swaber gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swaber .
Alexander takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Swaber .
Swaber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Swaber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexander's efforts to push away.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Swaber won't allow it.
Alexander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swaber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swaber connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swaber walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Swaber clinches with his opponent.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swaber smiles and moves away.
Swaber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Swaber lands with a slapping head kick.
Swaber misses with a takedown
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swaber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swaber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swaber shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Swaber manages to avoid it.
Swaber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haitam Swaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emanuel Alexander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexander is defended easily by Swaber .
Swaber lands a head kick!
Alexander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swaber doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Swaber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swaber shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swaber 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Swaber shoots and misses
and Swaber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emanuel Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haitam Swaber .
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander shoots in but Swaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swaber tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Alexander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swaber was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander won't allow Swaber to get back to his feet. #T2#
Swaber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swaber has a closed guard, preventing Alexander from standing up.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Swaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swaber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swaber pulls Alexander in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swaber throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Alexander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swaber 's guard.
Swaber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Swaber keeps moving.
Alexander wants to get up but he can't break Swaber 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Swaber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swaber for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emanuel Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haitam Swaber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander working some strikes from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swaber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haitam Swaber !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Swaber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swaber . #CUT2#
It looks like Blair Melton has been cut.
Swaber with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Swaber .
#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swaber has a couple of punches blocked by Melton.
#TD2#
Swaber tightens his grip and picks Melton up, before dumping him to the ground. Melton manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Swaber gets to his feet. Melton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swaber sprawls well. Swaber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Swaber shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Melton is unconscious as Swaber celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Haitam Swaber !
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