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Event:
LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
McSwizzer is looking to counter punch.
McSwizzer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McSwizzer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McSwizzer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.#TD2#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McSwizzer's half guard.
Sakuraba tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McSwizzer.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from McSwizzer.
Sakuraba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1##SU2#
Sakuraba gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
David McSwizzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwizzer tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage. #CL2#
Sakuraba takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Sakuraba stands up. #TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Sakuraba decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces McSwizzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McSwizzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSwizzer tries to get out of the position.#T2##SU2#
Sakuraba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sakuraba decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
McSwizzer takes one on the button.#TD2#
Sakuraba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SU2#
Sakuraba decides to stand back up. Sakuraba steps back and let's McSwizzer get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McSwizzer as Sakuraba shoots in.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in McSwizzer's guard.#SU2#
Sakuraba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into McSwizzer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakuraba wants to get up but he can't break McSwizzer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McSwizzer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sakuraba is now in half guard. #SU2#
Sakuraba gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4##TD2#
Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown into McSwizzer's guard.#SU2#
Sakuraba stands up from McSwizzer's guard - Sakuraba perhaps looking for a knockout.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Antonio Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwizzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSwizzer defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push McSwizzer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sakuraba gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba. #SU2#
Sakuraba decides to stand back up.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSwizzer sprawls well. McSwizzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer avoids it really well and circles away.
McSwizzer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSwizzer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McSwizzer swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Sakuraba darts in and clinches McSwizzer up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Sakuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - McSwizzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
McSwizzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
McSwizzer tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSwizzer to the mat! McSwizzer manages to get full guard.
McSwizzer is looking to stand back up but Sakuraba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McSwizzer. #REVR##SU2#
Sakuraba stands up from half guard. #T2#
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
McSwizzer rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
McSwizzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but McSwizzer sprawls well.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSwizzer's waist but McSwizzer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side. #CL2#
Sakuraba rushes McSwizzer and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sakuraba rushes McSwizzer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage. #CL2#
Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakuraba has McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David McSwizzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSwizzer tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McSwizzer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
McSwizzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwizzer.#TD2#
McSwizzer gets caught napping as Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown. McSwizzer manages to retain guard.#SU2#
McSwizzer is working an open guard so Sakuraba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSwizzer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
McSwizzer gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Sakuraba gets to his feet. McSwizzer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from McSwizzer.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSwizzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwizzer as he avoids it easily.
McSwizzer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with McSwizzer, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer against the cage but McSwizzer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McSwizzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwizzer.
#TD2#
Sakuraba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Sakuraba stands up from half guard. #T1##TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McSwizzer's guard.
McSwizzer is wriggling around but Sakuraba manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
McSwizzer is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Sakuraba decides to return to a standing position.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch but McSwizzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown into McSwizzer's guard.#T2##SU2#
Sakuraba stands up and waves to McSwizzer to follow him.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer defends it nicely.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.#CL2#
Sakuraba clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwizzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into McSwizzer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McSwizzer is looking to stand back up but Sakuraba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McSwizzer. #REVR#
McSwizzer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Sakuraba trying to control but McSwizzer is having none of it.
McSwizzer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McSwizzer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
McSwizzer really wants to buck Sakuraba off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuraba controlling from mount. #SU2#
Sakuraba is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba. #SU2#
Sakuraba stands up and beckons McSwizzer to his feet.
McSwizzer leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Sakuraba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like McSwizzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sakuraba forces McSwizzer back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but McSwizzer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwizzer as he avoids it easily.
McSwizzer leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
McSwizzer lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
McSwizzer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
letting McSwizzer counter with a right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a combination
and McSwizzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSwizzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba. #CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakuraba has closed the distance and engaged McSwizzer in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sakuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces McSwizzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSwizzer is looking to stand up but Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Sakuraba stands up and waves to McSwizzer to follow him.
McSwizzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from McSwizzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Sakuraba instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSwizzer to the ground. McSwizzer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Sakuraba gets a double leg takedown into McSwizzer's guard.#ES#
McSwizzer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
McSwizzer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Sakuraba wants to stand and escape but instead McSwizzer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McSwizzer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
McSwizzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.#ES2#
Sakuraba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McSwizzer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSwizzer is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Sakuraba decides to stand up, so the ref orders McSwizzer to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba dominated that fourth round.
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!
#R5#
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
McSwizzer misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but McSwizzer sprawls well.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.#CL2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSwizzer is trying to force a seperation but Sakuraba has the dominant position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
McSwizzer misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by McSwizzer.#T1##TD2#
Sakuraba feints and as McSwizzer raises his hands in defense, Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Sakuraba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McSwizzer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
It looked like McSwizzer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwizzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakuraba sprawls and moves away.
Sakuraba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSwizzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.
McSwizzer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
McSwizzer is looking for a counter combo.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but McSwizzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McSwizzer. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from McSwizzer misses. #CL2#
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSwizzer is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, McSwizzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - McSwizzer circles away.
McSwizzer lands a really nice looking cross but Sakuraba seems unphased.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
McSwizzer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Sakuraba gets tackled into the cage by McSwizzer. McSwizzer maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
McSwizzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSwizzer just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakuraba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McSwizzer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Despite having McSwizzer's back, Sakuraba says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! McSwizzer seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer defends it nicely.
Sakuraba lunges at McSwizzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McSwizzer's hand.
David McSwizzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David McSwizzer.
I think Sakuraba 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Sakuraba!
Antonio Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH36: Byland vs Sarducci
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Gordon lands with a straight right. McSwizzer didn't see that one coming.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but McSwizzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McSwizzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lenny Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gordon misses.
McSwizzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSwizzer is looking for the big counter here.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
As Gordon backs off McSwizzer throws a huge counter combo but Gordon manages to avoid it all.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSwizzer circles away from the clinch attempt
and McSwizzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
McSwizzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McSwizzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut.
McSwizzer throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McSwizzer manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws the left hand but McSwizzer avoids the punch easily.
McSwizzer misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon tries to bum rush McSwizzer with a series of wild strikes but McSwizzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSwizzer manages to avoid it.
McSwizzer throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSwizzer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on McSwizzer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwizzer misses with the combination.
Gordon swings for the body but McSwizzer moves out of range.
McSwizzer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McSwizzer avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
McSwizzer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon has McSwizzer pressed against the cage, preventing McSwizzer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSwizzer looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like David McSwizzer has been cut.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
McSwizzer takes an elbow to the temple.
McSwizzer tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
McSwizzer takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that McSwizzer shrugs off.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McSwizzer's defenses.
Gordon tries a body shot but McSwizzer blocks it.
McSwizzer tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
McSwizzer's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSwizzer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up David McSwizzer's cut even more.
McSwizzer looks winded!
Gordon lands an elbow inside that McSwizzer shrugs off.
Gordon is working McSwizzer over against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
McSwizzer takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above David McSwizzer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon tries a body shot but McSwizzer blocks it.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
McSwizzer is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped McSwizzer in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow just above McSwizzer 's eye.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
David McSwizzer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSwizzer takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSwizzer's elbow.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McSwizzer or not.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David McSwizzer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lenny Gordon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Artois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McSwizzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Artois shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McSwizzer is trying to defend but Artois finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McSwizzer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Artois is trying to work for a kimura but McSwizzer is defending well.
McSwizzer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Artois content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Artois is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSwizzer defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Artois seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McSwizzer has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Artois drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McSwizzer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Artois has McSwizzer in his guard.#REVB#
McSwizzer controlling from the top position.
McSwizzer throws a big right hand that misses.
McSwizzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
McSwizzer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artois is trying to control the position but McSwizzer postures up.
Artois pulls McSwizzer in close to prevent any damage.
Artois wants to get back to his feet but McSwizzer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSwizzer wants to control from the top but Artois keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSwizzer stays in close to Artois's body and controls the position.
McSwizzer being controlled here momentarily.
McSwizzer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artois works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Artois has a closed guard, preventing McSwizzer from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artois shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Artois keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwizzer lands a really nice looking cross but Artois seems unphased.
Artois tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSwizzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Artois somewhat.
McSwizzer's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSwizzer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Artois shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McSwizzer is trying to defend but Artois finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Artois's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McSwizzer is looking to control Artois's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McSwizzer avoid being mounted?
McSwizzer keeping hold of Artois's head, controlling as best he can.
Artois trying to control from half guard but McSwizzer is working away.
McSwizzer is trying to stand back up but Artois is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSwizzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artois.
McSwizzer tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McSwizzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McSwizzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McSwizzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Artois.
Artois takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSwizzer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artois in his tracks.
McSwizzer tries for a takedown but Artois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stella Artois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Artois closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSwizzer to the mat! McSwizzer manages to get full guard.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwizzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSwizzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Artois forces his way into half guard.
Artois tries to pass to full mount but McSwizzer defends it. #T1#
Artois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Artois is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSwizzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artois. #SUB#
Artois wants to work for an arm triangle but McSwizzer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Artois is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSwizzer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Artois is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSwizzer has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.#SUB#
Artois is looking for a kimura but McSwizzer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Artois to get the leverage.
McSwizzer is controlling Artois's trapped leg to prevent Artois from advancing to side control.
McSwizzer is looking to escape.
Artois trying to mount his opponent but McSwizzer defends it.
McSwizzer has his hands clasped together around Artois's back. He's all about the action.
McSwizzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artois. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
McSwizzer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Artois pulls McSwizzer into guard.
Artois keeping full guard, as McSwizzer tries to pass.
Artois 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artois is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McSwizzer wants to control from the top but Artois keeps moving.
McSwizzer wants to get up but he can't break Artois's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
McSwizzer wants to pass the guard but Artois is keeping the position.
Artois controls McSwizzer momentarily but McSwizzer frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Artois gets a double leg takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
Artois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McSwizzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artois is one step ahead there.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSwizzer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stella Artois will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McSwizzer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artois sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSwizzer lands a lovely overhand right.
McSwizzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artois misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McSwizzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artois showed some decent athleticism there.
McSwizzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Artois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
McSwizzer actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSwizzer keeps working. #T1#
Artois working McSwizzer over with strikes. #SUB#
Artois is working for a submission of some sort.
Artois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artois wants to take a breather but McSwizzer is having none of it.
McSwizzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Artois.
McSwizzer trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Artois is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSwizzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artois.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy.
Artois missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Artois controlling the pace.
McSwizzer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Artois jumps into side control!
Artois wants to control but McSwizzer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Artois cracks McSwizzer with a big right hand but McSwizzer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McSwizzer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Artois's best efforts.
Artois is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Artois thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McSwizzer's head.
McSwizzer is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McSwizzer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McSwizzer.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McSwizzer wants to stand up but Artois is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artois throws a right hand that McSwizzer ducks under and follows up with a left that McSwizzer also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from McSwizzer. No joy for Artois on that attempt.
McSwizzer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McSwizzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Artois should have avoided that one.
Artois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSwizzer with the counter takedown but Artois avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwizzer lands a body shot.
#TD2#
McSwizzer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McSwizzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSwizzer wanted to stand there but Artois had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McSwizzer.
I think McSwizzer 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McSwizzer!
An out of breath David McSwizzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from McSwizzer. Those never looked like landing.
Frigi misses with a takedown
letting McSwizzer counter with a right hand.
McSwizzer connects with a looping right hand.
Frigi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSwizzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McSwizzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Frigi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frigi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalou Frigi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frigi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Frigi drops his hands momentarily and McSwizzer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
McSwizzer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McSwizzer is trying to push Frigi away but Frigi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frigi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSwizzer smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
McSwizzer rushes Frigi and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
McSwizzer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frigi uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frigi looking to sit in guard and control but McSwizzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McSwizzer wants to control from the top but Frigi keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
McSwizzer has gone for a leg lock! Frigi slips out almost immediately though and dives into McSwizzer's guard.#REVR#
Frigi trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwizzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frigi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
McSwizzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McSwizzer being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Frigi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSwizzer is keeping the position for now.
Frigi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frigi won't allow McSwizzer to sweep him here.
Frigi looking to pass the guard.
Frigi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frigi trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwizzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frigi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McSwizzer keeping full guard, as Frigi tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Frigi misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frigi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer 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.
#R2#
Frigi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSwizzer is fending him off so far but Frigi persists. Nope, McSwizzer circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwizzer with the counter takedown but Frigi avoids it easily.
Frigi misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Frigi.
Frigi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalou Frigi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwizzer lands with a nice combination. Frigi backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Frigi.
Frigi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and McSwizzer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frigi won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frigi defending against the ground and pound.
McSwizzer wants to control but Frigi is keeping him busy. #T1#
McSwizzer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frigi is looking for a sweep.
McSwizzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSwizzer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
McSwizzer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Frigi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and McSwizzer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frigi's guard.#SU2#
McSwizzer gets to his feet - Frigi follows without any prompting. #CL#
Frigi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSwizzer, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
McSwizzer has Frigi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frigi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frigi is struggling to control the position.
McSwizzer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frigi walks away with a smile on his face. McSwizzer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McSwizzer tries to land a leg kick but Frigi saw it coming and moves away.
Frigi shoots and misses
enabling McSwizzer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalou Frigi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frigi fails with an attempt to clinch.
McSwizzer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frigi defends it well.
Frigi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSwizzer sprawls well. McSwizzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frigi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Frigi has managed to clinch.
#T3##TD2#
McSwizzer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McSwizzer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McSwizzer keeping moving, preventing Frigi from controlling successfully.
McSwizzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frigi is one step ahead there.
Frigi tries to free his leg and advance position but McSwizzer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McSwizzer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSwizzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frigi.
Frigi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frigi wants to control from the top but McSwizzer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Frigi does no damage.
Frigi tries to close the distance and clinch but McSwizzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frigi is defended easily by McSwizzer.#CL2#
McSwizzer clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Frigi manages to break the clinch.
Frigi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Frigi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McSwizzer drives through and clinches with Frigi against the cage.
#TD2#
McSwizzer pulls guard effortlessly.
Frigi stopping the sweep attempt from McSwizzer.
Frigi trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwizzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frigi looking to sit in guard and control but McSwizzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Frigi pushes McSwizzer off and gets back to his feet.
McSwizzer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2##CL#
Frigi rushes McSwizzer and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
McSwizzer breaks from the clinch.
McSwizzer shoots in for a takedown but Frigi shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frigi tries to clinch there but McSwizzer circles away.
McSwizzer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Frigi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and McSwizzer counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalou Frigi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwizzer tries to pull guard but Frigi won't allow it.
Frigi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##TD2#
McSwizzer drags the fight down to the ground.
McSwizzer keeping full guard, as Frigi tries to pass.
Frigi won't allow McSwizzer to get back to his feet.
McSwizzer pulls Frigi in close to his closed guard and prevents Frigi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frigi is stalling in the full guard.
Frigi passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frigi prevents McSwizzer from standing back up.
Frigi trying to control from McSwizzer's half guard. McSwizzer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frigi wants to control from the top but McSwizzer keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frigi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McSwizzer.
Well McSwizzer 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McSwizzer!
After winning the bout, David McSwizzer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
McSwizzer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McSwizzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSwizzer tries to stand but Blues is controlling from the bottom.
McSwizzer content to stall in guard here.
McSwizzer pushing down on Blues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blues defending well though. #SUB2#
Blues looking for submissions off his back.
McSwizzer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Blues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSwizzer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
McSwizzer is keen to just control but Blues is a slippery customer.
McSwizzer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSwizzer wants to stand but Blues has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blues is refusing to be controlled, as McSwizzer sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blues shoots in for a double leg but McSwizzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blues shoots in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
McSwizzer moves into range and clinches up with Blues.#T2#
Blues is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McSwizzer to keep the fight standing.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Blues.#BC#
McSwizzer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McSwizzer moves into range and clinches up with Blues.#TD#
McSwizzer jumps into guard, dragging Blues to the mat.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Blues keeps trying to improve his position.
Blues with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blues throws a strike but McSwizzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McSwizzer is looking to stand up but Blues won't let him. #SUB#
McSwizzer 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. #T3#
McSwizzer passes into half guard. #SUB#
McSwizzer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blues defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSwizzer wants to stand but Blues has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
McSwizzer escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blues.
Blues has his takedown stuffed
and McSwizzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Blues shoots and misses
and McSwizzer counters with a straight right hand.
Blues takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blues shoots and misses
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSwizzer leaves Blues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that round.
That's time! McSwizzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blues shoots in and drives through. McSwizzer sprawls well.
Blues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and McSwizzer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSwizzer.
Blues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSwizzer smiles and moves away.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Blues.#CL#
McSwizzer forces Blues back against the cage and clinches.
Blues wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSwizzer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD#
McSwizzer dives in and scores a takedown into Blues's guard.
McSwizzer advances to half guard.
David McSwizzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McSwizzer is nestled in close to Blues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
McSwizzer seems to be looking for submissions.
Blues tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McSwizzer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blues missing with punches from the bottom.
Blues has a hand on McSwizzer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McSwizzer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
McSwizzer throws some wild stikes that Blues manages to avoid easily.
McSwizzer looking to control but Blues is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McSwizzer throws some wild stikes that Blues manages to avoid easily.
McSwizzer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blues throwing hammer fists to the chest of McSwizzer. What's that going to do exactly?
Blues is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Blues is still trying to improve position.
Blues in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McSwizzer tries to control but Blues wriggling away.
Blues swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McSwizzer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McSwizzer 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.
McSwizzer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blues because McSwizzer loaded up on that one.
Blues squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4#
Blues avoids a series of strikes thrown by McSwizzer.
McSwizzer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McSwizzer tries to control but Blues wriggling away.
Blues tries to hold on but McSwizzer pushes him away.
Blues has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Blues is desperately trying to improve his position but McSwizzer has a good base and remains in mount.
McSwizzer unloads with some shots from mount but Blues bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McSwizzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blues to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blues shrugs it off. #SUB#
McSwizzer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blues has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McSwizzer leaves Blues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McSwizzer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blues fails with the takedown.
McSwizzer's corner calls for a 1-2. McSwizzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
McSwizzer moves into range and clinches up with Blues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McSwizzer decides to pull guard.
McSwizzer keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Blues with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blues throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Blues wants to control from the top but McSwizzer keeps moving.
Blues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blues tries to free his leg and advance position but McSwizzer is retaining full guard.
Blues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McSwizzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blues with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blues throws a strike but McSwizzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSwizzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blues thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Blues throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blues thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McSwizzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
McSwizzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSwizzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blues fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like McSwizzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blues.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Blues.#T3#
Blues misses with a takedown
and McSwizzer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like McSwizzer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Blues shoots in for a double leg but McSwizzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McSwizzer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Blues gets a double leg takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
McSwizzer is trying to keep Blues in close.
McSwizzer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSwizzer looking for a sweep. Not yet McSwizzer, not yet.
McSwizzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blues can do to turn this around?
Blues throws a big right hand that misses.
Blues chips away with some ground and pound.
McSwizzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Blues wants to control from the top but McSwizzer keeps moving.
Blues postures up in McSwizzer's guard and throws a big left but McSwizzer blocks it.
Blues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSwizzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSwizzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McSwizzer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blues wants to control from the top but McSwizzer keeps moving.
Blues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSwizzer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McSwizzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blues throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marco Blues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McSwizzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but McSwizzer is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David McSwizzer.
Well McSwizzer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McSwizzer!
An out of breath David McSwizzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Gatto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gatto enables McSwizzer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gatto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McSwizzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gatto's head.
McSwizzer 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.
McSwizzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSwizzer is controlling him.
McSwizzer pushing down on Gatto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McSwizzer working over Gatto with some ground and pound. Gatto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McSwizzer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McSwizzer scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
McSwizzer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gatto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McSwizzer!
A victorious David McSwizzer 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
McSwizzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSwizzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McSwizzer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David McSwizzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwizzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McSwizzer stalks Mana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mana's face. Mana staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
McSwizzer moves into the clinch.
McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McSwizzer lands a body punch in the clinch.
McSwizzer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mana.
#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mana shoots in for a double leg but McSwizzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McSwizzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mana momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - McSwizzer scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
McSwizzer forces Mana back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSwizzer.#BC#
McSwizzer manages to break the clinch.
McSwizzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
David McSwizzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mana shoots for a takedown but McSwizzer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keoki Mana.
McSwizzer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McSwizzer duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwizzer connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McSwizzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSwizzer lands with a nice combination. Mana backs away looking to recover.#CL#
McSwizzer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSwizzer is trying to break the clinch but Mana is controlling him.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks from the clinch.
McSwizzer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mana back to the cage. McSwizzer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mana shoots in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
McSwizzer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSwizzer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mana looking to slow down the pace here.#T3##TD2#
Mana jumps guard and drags McSwizzer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mana controls McSwizzer momentarily but McSwizzer frees himself.
McSwizzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSwizzer is controlling him.
Mana can't keep his opponent in guard - McSwizzer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McSwizzer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McSwizzer trying to pass the guard but Mana defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mana can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
McSwizzer gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
McSwizzer clinches. #BC2#
Mana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSwizzer.
McSwizzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mana shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from McSwizzer misses the target.
McSwizzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mana can do to turn this around?#CL#
McSwizzer closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSwizzer throws a one two combo.
Mana is looking to clinch but McSwizzer is avoiding it.
McSwizzer attempts a counter takedown but Mana avoids it well and moves away.
David McSwizzer is winning the standup battle so far.
McSwizzer is looking to slow Mana down with leg kicks.
Mana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David McSwizzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mana. Mana gets slowly back to his feet.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keoki Mana.#T1#
Mana tries for a takedown but McSwizzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McSwizzer cracks a nice hook into Mana's ribs.
McSwizzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Mana gets tackled into the cage by McSwizzer. McSwizzer maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSwizzer can pounce on him.
McSwizzer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McSwizzer throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mana falls off balance throwing a combination
and McSwizzer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
McSwizzer pushes Mana up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Mana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSwizzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McSwizzer. That one must have hurt.
McSwizzer throws a one two combo.
McSwizzer lands an overhand right.
McSwizzer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mana misses with a two punch combination.
Mana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSwizzer as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL#
McSwizzer rushes Mana and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McSwizzer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from McSwizzer both land. Nice combination.
Mana shoots in but McSwizzer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSwizzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mana sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mana or perhaps it was just good defense by McSwizzer, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSwizzer.
McSwizzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Mana misses with a takedown attempt
and McSwizzer counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSwizzer swivels and escapes.
Mana is breathing heavily.
McSwizzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSwizzer scores with a one two! Mana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Mana gets tackled into the cage by McSwizzer. McSwizzer maintains the clinch. #BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McSwizzer feints a jab promting Mana to slip. McSwizzer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McSwizzer dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mana throws a head kick that misses
and McSwizzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McSwizzer throws a one two combo.
Mana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer defends it nicely.#CL#
Mana gets tackled into the cage by McSwizzer. McSwizzer maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from McSwizzer. No joy for Mana on that attempt.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keoki Mana.#T1##CL#
McSwizzer darts in and clinches Mana up against the cage.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McSwizzer forces Mana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
McSwizzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McSwizzer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mana backs up against the cage.
Mana shoots for a takedown but McSwizzer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mana takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
McSwizzer darts in and clinches Mana up against the cage.#BC#
McSwizzer breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McSwizzer closes the distance and clinches.
McSwizzer is struggling to control the position.
McSwizzer leaning against his opponent.
McSwizzer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McSwizzer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mana tries to stall but McSwizzer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McSwizzer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McSwizzer to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC#
McSwizzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McSwizzer closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McSwizzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSwizzer lands with a slapping head kick.
Mana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McSwizzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwizzer connects with a body shot that sends Mana's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mana or perhaps it was just good defense by McSwizzer, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from McSwizzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McSwizzer lands a two punch combo.
McSwizzer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McSwizzer lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - McSwizzer scores with a four punch combination!
Mana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
McSwizzer drives through and clinches with Mana against the cage.
Mana wants a takedown but no success here.
Mana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keoki Mana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McSwizzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McSwizzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSwizzer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McSwizzer!
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