Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Liee blocks the low kick.
Liee throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson misses with a hook. Liee ducked under it nicely.
Liee misses with a series of wild punches.
Liee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tests Liee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Liee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Liee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Liee with an uppercut!
Liee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Liee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Liee tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Liee's legs. #T1#
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liee in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Liee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Liee's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Swanson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Liee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liee checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Liee's head.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Swanson throws a hook but Liee blocks it.
Swanson scores with a jab. Liee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Liee is rocked!
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson is looking to slow Liee down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Oh Liee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson cracks Liee with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Liee falls backwards - clearly groggy! Swanson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brusse Liee was interviewed post fight and said 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Halsti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halsti looking to pass the guard.
Halsti throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halsti has passed into side control.
Halsti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Swanson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti trying to control the position but Swanson is working away. #T1#
Halsti tries to advance to mount but Swanson denies him.
Halsti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Halsti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swanson regains half guard.
Halsti not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Halsti's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti is controlling the pace.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson is trying to stand back up but Halsti is controlling him
Halsti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halsti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Halsti trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Halsti is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Halsti tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Halsti scores with a push kick.
Halsti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halsti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Halsti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Halsti slips a straight right by Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti walks into a left hand.
Halsti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Halsti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halsti dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Halsti breaks from the clinch.
Halsti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
A bone on bone clash there as Halsti blocks the leg kick.
Halsti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halsti scrambles back to his feet.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halsti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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#
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Halsti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Halsti needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halstis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halsti drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halsti defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Halsti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson feints and then cracks Halsti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halsti down.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Halsti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Halsti checks it.#T1#
Halsti slips a straight right by Swanson.
Halsti tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Halsti gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Halsti to work.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Halsti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
Halsti trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
Halsti wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Halsti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swanson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Halsti!
An out of breath Royal Halsti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Brovarnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brovarnik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brovarnik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brovarnik lands with a kick to the temple. Swanson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brovarnik slips a jab from Swanson.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Brovarnik throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Brovarnik throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brovarnik darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brovarnik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brovarnik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brovarnik with a knee to the head. #T1#
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Brovarnik landing knees to the body.
Swanson tries a body shot but Brovarnik blocks it.
Brovarnik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swanson avoids it.
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Brovarnik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Brovarnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brovarnik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brovarnik. #CUT2#It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.#TD2#
Brovarnik manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Brovarnik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Swanson is pressing down on Brovarnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brovarnik is holding on for now. #T2#
Swanson wants to stand but Brovarnik has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Brovarnik is defending well.
Brovarnik trying to hold on to Swanson's head to control him but Swanson postures up. #SUB2#
Brovarnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brovarnik gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Brovarnik working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brovarnik defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brovarnik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brovarnik.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4##SUB#
Swanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brovarnik looking for a sweep but Swanson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Swanson avoids the attempt from Brovarnik to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brovarnik tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Brovarnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Brovarnik pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Brovarnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brovarnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Brovarnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Brovarnik moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brovarnik throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brovarnik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brovarnik.#T1#
Brovarnik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brovarnik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brovarnik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brovarnik scores with a body shot.
Brovarnik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brovarnik throws out a leg kick but Swanson moves out of range and Brovarnik only half commits.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Brovarnik manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Swanson tries to work over Brovarnik's front leg with a kick but Brovarnik checks it.
Brovarnik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Brovarnik moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brovarnik misses with an elbow strike.
Brovarnik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
Brovarnik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brovarnik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swanson's brow.
Brovarnik is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Swanson breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brovarnik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brovarnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brovarnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Brovarnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Brovarnik connects with a solid leg kick.
Brovarnik lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.#T4#
Brovarnik tries to clinch
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Brovarnik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Brovarnik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brovarnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Swanson is looking to slow Brovarnik down with leg kicks.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up.
Brovarnik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Brovarnik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Brovarnik scores with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brovarnik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson takes a swing at Brovarnik's ribcage but misses.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Brovarnik was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brovarnik is out of range.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Brovarnik lands a jab to the head. #T1##CL2#
Brovarnik darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.#BC#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brovarnik throws a counter combo.
Brovarnik throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well. #CL2#
Brovarnik clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brovarnik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Brovarnik is out of range.
Brovarnik tries a head kick but it misses.
Brovarnik avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Brovarnik only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Brovarnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brovarnik. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Brovarnik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brovarnik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brovarnik wants to clinch.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brovarnik.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Brovarnik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brovarnik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Brovarnik lands a two punch combo.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brovarnik tries to clinch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up.
Swanson pushes Brovarnik away with a front kick.
Brovarnik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Brovarnik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brovarnik.#T4#
Brovarnik moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Brovarnik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses.
Brovarnik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brovarnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brovarnik tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brovarnik just manages to avoid it.
Swanson lands with a hook. Brovarnik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Frank steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Frank throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frank counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Frank releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Frank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson lands a front kick.#T3#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Frank throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Frank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Frank leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Frank sees coming a mile off.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.#CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
Frank is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Frank lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Frank checks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Frank counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Frank misses the jab.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Frank checks it.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank jabs at Swanson's body.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Frank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frank staying out of range there.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Frank as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Frank's side.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Frank's leg. Frank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frank tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Frank misses.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
Swanson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank feints a counter leg kick.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Swanson jabs at Frank's body.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Frank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Frank blocks the low kick.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frank is out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Frank checks it
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swanson with a hook.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frank avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Frank slips a straight right by Swanson.
Frank scores with a push kick.#T1#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Frank checks it.
Frank lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts. #T2#
Swanson misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank connects with the punch.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Frank thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frank avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.#T3#
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Frank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swanson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Frank stuffs the takedown.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson tries a low kick but Frank avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
A left and a right from Frank both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Frank.
Well Frank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kekoa counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Kekoa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kekoa cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Kekoa saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the body.
Kekoa misses with a low kick.
Kekoa scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kekoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swanson.
Kekoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kekoa 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.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Swanson is leaning against Kekoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekoa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kekoa misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekoa.
Swanson avoids the elbow strike from Kekoa, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kekoa. #T1#
Kekoa lands an elbow just above Swanson 's eye.
Kekoa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kekoa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swanson's brow.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Kekoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kekoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kekoa up against the cage.
Kekoa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Still in the clinch, Kekoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kekoa.
Kekoa tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it. #T2#
Kekoa tries to pull guard but Swanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kekoa has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Swanson digs a right hand underneath Kekoa's ribcage. Kekoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kekoa tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Swanson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kekoa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swanson to the mat. Swanson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kekoa.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekoa tries to clinch up.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Kekoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kekoa doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekoa throws out the jab.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekoa.
Kekoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekoa connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Kekoa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Kekoa moved away.
Kekoa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Kekoa stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson jabs Kekoa right on the nose. Kekoa blinks but takes it well.
Kekoa throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekoa misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Kekoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Swanson checks a low kick from Kekoa.
Kekoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kekoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Kekoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kekoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Kekoa drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage. #BC#
Kekoa manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Kekoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Kekoa moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kekoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa scores with a nice right hand.
Kekoa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kekoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Kekoa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Kekoa's torso.
Kekoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kekoa jabs at Swanson's body.
Kekoa checks a leg kick.
Kekoa tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Kekoa is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Kekoa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Kekoa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kekoa.#BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Kekoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekoa wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kekoa avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kekoa swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Kekoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekoa scores with a nice strike.
Kekoa shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson jabs Kekoa right on the nose. Kekoa blinks but takes it well.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Kekoa moved out of range.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Kekoa's leg but Kekoa calmly moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kekoa is defended easily by Swanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekoa is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kekoa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Kekoa scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekoa digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Kekoa avoids the body shot from Swanson. #T3#
Kekoa lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kekoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kekoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekoa lands an elbow just above Swanson 's eye. #BC#
Kekoa manages to break the clinch.
Swanson lunges at Kekoa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kekoa's hand.
Kekoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kekoa. Kekoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Kekoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Kekoa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kekoa.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Swanson keeps Kekoa at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekoa.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Kekoa throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Kekoa finds it's target.
Kekoa lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Kekoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kekoa throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kekoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kekoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekoa.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Kekoa.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekoa.
Kekoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kekoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Kekoa saw it coming and moves away.
Kekoa throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Kekoa darts in trying to clinch
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kekoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kekoa takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Swanson cracks Kekoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Kekoa jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Kekoa swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Kekoa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swanson cracks Kekoa with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kekoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Kekoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. #BC#
Kekoa breaks from the clinch.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kekoa checks a low kick from Swanson.
Kekoa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swanson tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kekoa throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kekoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kekoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kekoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Kekoa ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kekoa with the inside leg kick.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kekoa blocks a jab.
Swanson misses the jab.
Kekoa misses with a hook
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kekoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Kekoa's head back.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kekoa is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Kekoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Kekoa tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kekoa cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kekoa.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kekoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Swanson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekoa's elbow.
Kekoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swanson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Kekoa breaks the clinch.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kekoa. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kekoa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kekoa somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Swanson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Our winner, Benedicte Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Romero misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Romero looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson jabs at Romero 's body.
Romero tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Romero . Beautiful body shot.
Swanson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Romero with a hook.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Romero 's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Romero 's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
As Romero backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Romero .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Swanson is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson. #T2#
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Romero blocks a head kick by Swanson.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson throws a combination. Romero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson stalling against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short left from Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swanson.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero , as that shot connected.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Rock Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero slips a straight right by Swanson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero , as that shot connected.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romero avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swanson slips under a jab from Romero .#T1#
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Romero . Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Romero .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Swanson moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Romero .
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero .
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Romero stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with the combination.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Romero .
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Donk. Romero catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rock Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson.
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!
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.#T1#
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson lands a jab to Romero 's midsection.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Romero 's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Romero .
Swanson thumps Romero with a low kick.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero .
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with the combination. #T4#
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson misses the jab.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Swanson with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Romero misses.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Rock Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Romero !
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson lands a jab.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Swanson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Swanson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. #T1#
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Good shot there by Swanson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Swanson thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working away.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson gets back to half guard.#T4#
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Swanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Swanson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Anderson tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Siregar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Siregar instigates a clinch.
Siregar looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Siregar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swanson regains guard immediately.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Siregar connects with a couple of short punches.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Siregar postures up.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet. #SUB#
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Siregar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swanson controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Siregar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Siregar walks into a left hand.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siregar tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Siregar shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Siregar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws a head kick but Siregar moves out of range.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Siregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Siregar clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siregar manages to end up in side control.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar cracks Swanson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face as Siregar controls the position.
Swanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siregar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swanson holding on.
Swanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Siregar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson moves into full guard.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Swanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siregar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Swanson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Siregar distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siregar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Siregar pushes his legs off easily.
Siregar throwing strikes but missing.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Siregar content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Siregar lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Siregar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Swanson has his feet on Siregar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Siregar lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Siregar counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson cracks Siregar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a hook but Siregar avoids it easily.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Siregar blocks the leg kick.
Siregar wants to counter with a clinch but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Siregar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Siregar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siregar slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Siregar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Swanson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Siregar counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Siregar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siregar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Siregar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.#TD2#
Siregar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siregar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson seems keen to control Siregar's posture.#T3#
Siregar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siregar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siregar wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it. #ES#
Swanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Siregar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Siregar tries to score a body lock takedown but Swanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar slips under a jab.
Siregar tries a head kick but it misses.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Siregar slips the punch.
Siregar wants to counter with a clinch but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Siregar drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Siregar wants to take the fight to the mat but Swanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Swanson slips under a jab from Siregar.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Siregar.
Siregar misses with a combination
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siregar.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siregar.#TD2#
Siregar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swanson controls Siregar momentarily but Siregar frees himself.
Siregar stops Swanson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson 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.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Swanson is looking to pass into half guard but Siregar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Siregar is in guard.#REVB#
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Siregar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Siregar is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binsar Siregar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siregar stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siregar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siregar chips away with some ground and pound.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Swanson working for a triangle but Siregar defends it easily.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siregar prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siregar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siregar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siregar blocks a jab.
Siregar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siregar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siregar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Siregar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boma!
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut there from Boma.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boma lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boma.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boma wants to clinch.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma throws a head kick that half lands.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boma lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Boma darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.#T3#
Boma pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson being controlled against the cage.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Boma stalling.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boma is struggling to control the position.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma avoiding damage.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boma scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Boma.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Norman Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boma can pounce on him.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Swanson throws a push kick but Boma slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Boma jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Boma swings widly with a right hand
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Boma. #T2#
A big left from Swanson misses.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boma blocks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Boma closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.#T3#
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson lands a body punch.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swanson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Boma pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Boma.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Norman Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boma cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma with a hook.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Boma
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boma's knee momentarily.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma lands a jab to the head.
Swanson tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Boma misses with a body kick.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Boma misses with a combination
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
Boma tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boma 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!
Norman Boma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson cracks Tepes Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Swanson defends the submission attempt.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Tepes Iii's back. He's all about the action.
Tepes Iii prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson moves into full guard. #T1#
Tepes Iii throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Tepes Iii is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes Iii's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Swanson is fighting to break Tepes Iii's control of his arms but Tepes Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes Iii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there. #T4#
Swanson has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tepes Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson misses with a body shot
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swanson trying to control the action but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though.
Tepes Iii is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Swanson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson stalling.
Tepes Iii is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
Tepes Iii moves into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tepes Iii has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Tepes Iii.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Tepes Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Swanson. #TD#
Tepes Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tepes Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to pass to full mount but Swanson defends it.
Tepes Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes Iii in the body. #CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
It appears Tepes Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Tepes Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tepes Iii will feel that in the morning.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a left hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Tepes Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Tepes Iii passes Swanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard but Tepes Iii has passed into side control.
Tepes Iii slows the pace down.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Anstey won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson has his hands on Anstey's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Anstey trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Anstey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Swanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey gets to mount! Swanson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Swanson is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea.
Swanson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Swanson is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swanson regains half guard.#T3#
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position here.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Anstey dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Swanson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Swanson rushes Anstey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey has Swanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Swanson lands a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
A short right from Swanson.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Swanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Swanson presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Swanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anstey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
Anstey is trying to stall.
Anstey is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Swanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet.
Swanson lands an elbow inside that Anstey shrugs off. #TD2#
Anstey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anstey controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is not going to allow Swanson to sit and survive in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Anstey slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a two punch combo.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad. #T1#
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Benedicte Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Swanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Swanson lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson stalling.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Anstey is rocked!#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Anstey tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
Swanson pushes Anstey against the cage. Swanson is working some dirty boxing. Swanson pushes off with a quick right hook! Anstey goes down! Anstey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Swanson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Dean misses with a looping left.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Dean throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dean steps away.
Swanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dean really felt that one!
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Swanson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benedicte Swanson!
Our winner, Benedicte Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Swanson avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sinclair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sinclair is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Sinclair closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Swanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Swanson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Swanson is looking to control Sinclair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Sinclair is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is pressing down on Sinclair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sinclair trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Sinclair scoring with some ground and pound.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Sinclair is proving a slippery customer.
Sinclair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson is pulling down on Sinclair's head. It's preventing any offense from Sinclair, at least for the moment.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Sinclair postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Sinclair controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sinclair throws a shot to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Sinclair moves out of range easily. #TD#
Sinclair darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sinclair in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Swanson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sinclair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 255
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Swanson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Swanson getting side control.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##ES#
Barbosa has one foot on Swanson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡² that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Swanson is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a head kick. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Swanson tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barbosa.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Antonio Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not. #T2#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Barbosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
Antonio Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #CL#
Barbosa clinches. #T1#
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
A short right from Swanson.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Swanson presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbosa tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with some punches. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson with a hook.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A short uppercut from Swanson. #T4#
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Swanson tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Line blocks a jab.
Line blocks the body kick.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.#T1#
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line blocks a head kick by Swanson.
A big left from Line misses.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line is looking to counter with head kicks.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line connects with a body shot.
Line blocks the body kick. #T2#
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Line blocks the body kick.
Line lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson cracks Line with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swanson slips a straight right by Line.
Line misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Line works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Line slips under a jab.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Line takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Line in the body.
Line feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.#T4#
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line slips under a jab.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Line moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Line will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Swanson slips a jab from Line.
Line throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Nice body punch from Line.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line slips a straight right by Swanson.
Nice body kick from Line.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line slips under a jab from Swanson.
Line tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Line takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Line will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Line misses.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Swanson takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Line shrugs it off though.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Swanson cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Line.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Line swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Line misses with a body kick.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson misses with a hook.
And Line counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.#T4#
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line lands a head kick!
Swanson punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line misses the jab.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Line slips a straight right by Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Line throws out a leg kick but Swanson moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Line might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Line throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Line.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line throws a nice head kick!
Swanson scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson works Line's body with a nice hook.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Line lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Line throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Line.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Line has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line staying out of range there.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Swanson.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Swanson.#T3#
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Line takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
A jab lands there for Line.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line scores with a head kick. Swanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line lands a nice looking body kick.
Line moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Mareth Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A relieved looking Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Andonian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Andonian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andonian checks a low kick from Swanson.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andonian.
Andonian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Andonian misses.
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andonian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andonian duly obliges.
Andonian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Andonian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andonian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Andonian moves out of range easily. #T2#
Andonian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andonian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian with a hook.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andonian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.#T3#
Swanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Andonian up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Swanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Andonian's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Swanson is blocking nicely. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura fails with the takedown.#T1#
Asakura moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Asakura moved away.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Asakura.#T3#
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swanson enables Asakura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Swanson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asakura has passed into side control.
Asakura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swanson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Asakura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to bench press Asakura off him but Asakura keeps the position.
Swanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Asakura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!#CL#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.#T1#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Asakura with a nice cross.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Swanson takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson. #T3#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Asakura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A jab from Asakura misses.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Asakura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swanson!
The ground and pound from Asakura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swanson wants to control but Asakura postures up.
Asakura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Asakura trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom. #SU#
Asakura stands up and beckons Swanson to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson. #T1#
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asakura pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Swanson - that landed with a thud.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura misses with a takedown
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Swanson counters with a big head kick but Asakura shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Swanson throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 229
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Mills looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mills checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mills lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Mills slips under a jab from Swanson.
An inside leg kick from Mills misses.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills lands the left hand.
Mills throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mills misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Mills both land. Nice combination.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mills keeps Swanson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Mills has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Swanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mills misses with a hook
letting Swanson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Edward Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Mills is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Swanson misses with a hook. Mills ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mills staying out of range there.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Mills throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a solid body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mills as Swanson shoots in.
Swanson wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Donk. Mills catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mills lands a two punch combo.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Mills.
Mills will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Swanson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mills connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Mills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Swanson knocks Mills to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Mills is rocked!
Swanson tries to move to mount but Mills blocks the move with his legs.
Mills is still in real trouble! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee asks Swanson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Swanson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
Swanson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mills!
Swanson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Mills will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mills misses with a straight left.
Mills throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Mills bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Swanson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mills falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mills was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benedicte Swanson!
During a confident post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Swanson misses with a jab to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson tries to counter with a clinch but Barrengarry shakes him off and moves away.
Barrengarry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Barrengarry both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Barrengarry thows a body kick. Swanson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Barrengarry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Swanson checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Swanson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrengarry if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Barrengarry to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrengarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Good exchange - Barrengarry coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
A jab from Barrengarry does it's job there.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Barrengarry moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Barrengarry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrengarry as he avoids it easily.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrengarry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barrengarry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson wants to counter with a clinch but Barrengarry pushes him away.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrengarry under the eye.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Barrengarry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrengarry misses with the body kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Barrengarry's torso.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson moves out of range as Barrengarry throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barrengarry.#T1#
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
Swanson slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Swanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barrengarry counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barrengarry thuds his shin into the meat of Swanson's side.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the body
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrengarry has got the better of the exchanges.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barrengarry throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson jabs at Barrengarry's body.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry motions for Swanson to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry looks to throw a body kick
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrengarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrengarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barrengarry pushes Swanson away with a front kick.#T4#
Barrengarry throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Swanson counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry avoiding damage as Swanson throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slowing the pace effectively.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barrengarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrengarry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Barrengarry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry scores with a push kick.
Swanson misses the jab.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson lands a head kick. Barrengarry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry connects with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swanson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrengarry - the referee stops the clock and Swanson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrengarry. Swanson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
Nice cross by Barrengarry.#T3#
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrengarry.
Swanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a head kick. Swanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.#T4#
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Barrengarry.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry looks to throw a body kick
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrengarry 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Custer misses with an uppercut.
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Custer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Custer moved away.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Custer.
Custer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Custer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custer on the side of the head.
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Custer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Swanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Custer manages to break the clinch.
Custer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Custer throws an off balance right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Custer throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Custer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson throws a hook but Custer avoids it easily.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson feints the counter takedown.
Custer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Custer lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Custer stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Custer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Custer misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Custer.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swanson.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Custer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Custer to work.
Swanson tries to work over Custer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Custer working aggressively here.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Custer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Custer'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.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow. #T4#
Custer avoiding damage as Swanson throws knees to the body.
Custer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Custer effectively controlling the action here.
Custer scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Custer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Custer misses with some punches.
Swanson tries to work over Custer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Custer slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Custer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Custer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Custer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Custer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Custer scores with a jab to the head.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Custer counters with a leg kick.
Custer defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Custer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Custer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson throws a hook but Custer blocks it.
Custer avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Custer throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Custer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Custer thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Custer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Custer up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Custer slows down the pace here. #T2#
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Custer lands with a right to the head.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer can't break the clinch.
Custer misses with a body punch. #T3#
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Custer lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer misses with some punches.
Custer has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Custer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Custer blocks a body shot from Swanson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Custer is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson letting Custer take a breather here.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Custer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Custer misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Custer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Custer misses.
Custer clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Custer lands an overhand right.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Swanson backs away, Custer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Custer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Custer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Custer throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Custer misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Custer.
Custer lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Custer.
Swanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Custer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Custer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Custer tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Custer misses with an uppercut.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Custer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Custer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Custer tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Jesse Custer is winning the standup battle so far.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Good leg kick by Custer.
Custer throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Custer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Custer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Custer is looking to counter punch.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Swanson slips a straight right by Custer.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer.#T4#
Custer thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Custer throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Custer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Custer works the jab nicely.
Custer throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Custer stalls.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Custer 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rahman.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Rahman there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Rahman.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Rahman swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Rahman works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson slips a straight right by Rahman.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahman tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well.
Rahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson throwing shots but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is nestled in close to Rahman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Swanson is taking a breather. Rahman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
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!
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rahman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross. #CL#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
A short right from Rahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahman throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swanson throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
As Swanson tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. #T2#
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Rahman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahman.#TD2#
Swanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahman is pulling down on Swanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Swanson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Rahman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Rahman!#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahman won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Rahman wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Rahman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Swanson pulls Rahman in close to his closed guard and prevents Rahman from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman'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#
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.#CL#
Rahman rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
Rahman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahman will feel that in the morning.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahman.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Aleksy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Aleksy shakes it off.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleksy, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aleksy.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Aleksy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aleksy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aleksy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aleksy is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Aleksy avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Aleksy defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Aleksy misses with a looping left.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleksy throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Aleksy throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Aleksy avoids it with no problem.
Swanson catches Aleksy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aleksy scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
A left lands for Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Aleksy throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Aleksy steps away.
Aleksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Aleksy's leg. Aleksy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Aleksy to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson defending well as Aleksy loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aleksy wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson tries to clinch but Aleksy moves out of range.
Swanson slips a jab from Aleksy.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Swanson shoots in.
Aleksy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleksy throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aleksy has time to react.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Aleksy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aleksy tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aleksy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Aleksy's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aleksy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Aleksy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Aleksy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Swanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy is looking to stand back up but Swanson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aleksy.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Swanson is nestled in close to Aleksy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Swanson seems content to control.
Aleksy tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Aleksy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Swanson moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aleksy on the side of the head.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Aleksy's front leg but catches the back leg as Aleksy tries to avoid it.
Swanson clobbers Aleksy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aleksy swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swanson throws a head kick that Aleksy semi-blocks.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Aleksy's knee but Aleksy avoids it well.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aleksy catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
A shot to the liver by Aleksy. Beautiful body shot.
Aleksy throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aleksy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Aleksy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson defending well as Aleksy loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aleksy misses with a body kick.
Swanson lands a jab to Aleksy's midsection.
Aleksy slips a jab from Swanson.
Aleksy scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Aleksy moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Aleksy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Aleksy avoids it with no problem.
Aleksy avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Aleksy looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.#T2#
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aleksy manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aleksy defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Aleksy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aleksy circles away.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aleksy works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Aleksy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick but Aleksy moves out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross. #T3#
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aleksy if he has to take too many more of those.
Aleksy throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Aleksy misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson catches Aleksy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swanson tries to clinch but Aleksy moves out of range.
Swanson takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aleksy.
Aleksy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.#T4#
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aleksy counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check.
Aleksy misses the jab.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Aleksy.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Aleksy's shoulder, as Aleksy tries to avoid the shot.
Aleksy scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Aleksy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aleksy drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Aleksy misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aleksy throws out a powerful jab.
Aleksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Aleksy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Aleksy misses with a looping right.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Aleksy 's knee.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Aleksy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aleksy's head.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aleksy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Aleksy down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head. #TD2#
Swanson scores with a takedown into Aleksy's guard.#T1#
Swanson trying to control but Aleksy is working from the bottom.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Aleksy is keeping the position.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aleksy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Swanson won't allow Aleksy to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tytus Aleksy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aleksy defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Aleksy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Aleksy.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksy misses the target.
Swanson cracks Aleksy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aleksy should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Swanson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson controlling from side mount.
Aleksy is trying to improve his position.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Aleksy is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet but Swanson drags him back down.
Aleksy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aleksy regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aleksy misses with a straight left.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson works Aleksy's body with a nice hook.
Aleksy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aleksy is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 196
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Shutes tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
No luck for Swanson with that takedown attempt.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Shutes blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Shutes tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Swanson's side.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shutes's head backwards.
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!
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shutes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shutes.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Swanson. #CL#
Shutes pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swanson is leaning against Shutes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swanson lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Shutes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Shutes misses with a body punch.
Shutes avoiding damage.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Swanson misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A big right from Shutes misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Swanson avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shutes is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson digs a good hook to Shutes's body.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Swanson forces Shutes back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes. #T4#
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes is trying to break free.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swanson avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Shutes tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swanson.
Shutes is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shutes wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Shutes tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shutes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shutes lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Swanson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Shutes is trying to push Swanson away but Swanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
Swanson lands an uppercut.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Swanson is pushing Shutes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shutes tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shutes letting Swanson take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Shutes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swanson takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Swanson blocks a body shot from Shutes.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shutes's elbow. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes takes one on the button.
Shutes stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shutes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Shutes tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Shutes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Swanson motions for Shutes to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Shutes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shutes counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson lands a jab.
Shutes catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Shutes forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Shutes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes checks it.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Shutes's belly button to the back.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Shutes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Shutes didn't expect that.
Swanson won't allow Shutes to get back to his feet.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Shutes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes jabs at Swanson's body.
A jab from Shutes misses.
Swanson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Shutes avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swanson takes a step back to recover.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Shutes.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.#T2#
Shutes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Shutes's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson misses with a body punch
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Shutes counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Shutes's head back.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Shutes throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Shutes was not able to check.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson. #TD#
Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swanson showed some decent athleticism there.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swanson misses with a head shot. Shutes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shutes is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Shutes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shutes.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Shutes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Shutes shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Shutes's torso.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shutes's head. #T1#
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes misses with the combination.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shutes as he avoids it easily.
Shutes throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.#T2#
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Shutes fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shutes motions for Swanson to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Shutes staying out of range there.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Swanson misses with a takedown
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shutes off the cage and back into range.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Shutes is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Shutes gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedicte Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson. #BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shutes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Swanson throws a push kick but Shutes slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shutes.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shutes's head.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shutes's sensitive parts.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson defending well as Shutes loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking. #T1#
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Shutes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Shutes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shutes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Shutes flicks out a counter leg kick but Swanson steps away.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Shutes throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.#T4#
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shutes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Shutes lands a head shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Shutes avoids it with no problem.
Shutes takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
A head kick from Shutes lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Shutes counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes walks into a left hand.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shutes is looking to counter punch.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Shutes moved away.
Shutes is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
It looked like Shutes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shutes misses with a leg kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Shutes lands a high kick!
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Swanson tries to get set, Shutes tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson is looking to slow Shutes down with leg kicks.
Shutes goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swanson.
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!
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Shutes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Shutes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson lands a head kick. Shutes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
It looks like Shutes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Shutes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Shutes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shutes.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Shutes steps away.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shutes momentarily.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Shutes throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shutes misses the target.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Shutes takes one to the chin there.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shutes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Shutes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shutes scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shutes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swanson.
Shutes throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
Shutes jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Shutes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased. #T3#
Shutes tries to clinch up.
Shutes feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Shutes throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shutess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

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 Wesley Shutes.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 169
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Tulikoura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tulikoura.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulikoura tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tulikoura.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Tulikoura tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Swanson cracks Tulikoura with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tulikoura steps away.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tulikoura's head backwards.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Tulikoura lands a jab to the head.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
A good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson keeps Tulikoura at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tulikoura wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Tulikoura tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Swanson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tulikoura cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tulikoura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Tulikoura takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Swanson.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swanson just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tulikoura has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Swanson takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tulikoura avoids it.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Tulikoura shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tulikoura drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.
Tulikoura walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with a body shot. #T4#
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Swanson.
Tulikoura connects with a jab.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
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#
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tulikoura cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Tulikoura blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Tulikoura lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tulikoura throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson clobbers Tulikoura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it. #T3#
Swanson tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Tulikoura counters with an outside leg kick.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tulikoura shrugs it off.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Tulikoura moves away and avoids it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tulikoura blocks the leg kick.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Tulikoura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulikoura in his tracks.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Swanson.
Tulikoura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Tulikoura 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
In his post fight interview, Johannes Tulikoura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a big counter head kick but Line avoids it with no problem.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Line thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Line misses with a body shot.
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swanson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Line misses with a straight right.
Line backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Line lands with a cross.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.#T2#
Swanson checks the leg kick.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Line blocks a jab.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Line takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Line missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Line scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
Line takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line checks a leg kick.
Line misses with a body shot.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line swinging wildly here.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Line misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Line scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Line moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line is looking to score with low kicks.
Line avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Swanson.
Line lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Line checks a low kick from Swanson.
Line avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mareth Line is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Line throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target. #T2#
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Line thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line misses with a body kick.
Line lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Line has got the better of the exchanges.
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson thows a body kick. Line tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line lands a body shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Line blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Line misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.#T4#
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line walks into a jab.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Line throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Line has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Line slips under a jab.
Line throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Swanson.
Nice shot lands for Line.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and moves out of range.
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Line.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Line's belly button to the back.
Line thows a body kick. Swanson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Line lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Donk. Line catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Line misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line misses with a hook.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Line throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Line.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mareth Line showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Line 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
Mareth Line decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Andrianov misses the jab.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Andrianov blocks it.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrianovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Andrianov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Andrianov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick. #T1#
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson jabs at Andrianov's body.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Andrianov's knee but Andrianov avoids it well.
Andrianov throws a counter combo.
Swanson cracks Andrianov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrianov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a push kick but Andrianov slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Andrianov with an uppercut!
Andrianov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov walks into a jab.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Andrianov misses with a right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrianov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Andrianov moves into the clinch.
Andrianov has Swanson pushed against the cage.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Andrianov had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Andrianov moved away.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Andrianov swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Andrianov misses with a double jab.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrianov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrianov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianov on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrianov moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Andrianov blocks it.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Andrianov. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Andrianov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Andrianov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Andrianov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Andrianov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Andrianov was not able to check.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Andrianov.
Andrianov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Andrianov was not able to check.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Jab, jab by Andrianov - just one landing.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Andrianov with a nice cross.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Andrianov rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson stalling.
Andrianov is struggling to control the position.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Andrianov is working Swanson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andrianov's defenses.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a double jab
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Swanson backs off Andrianov throws a huge counter combo but Swanson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianov.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Andrianov saw that one coming.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range. #T1#
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson lands a head kick. Andrianov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrianov stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrianov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Swanson slips a straight right by Andrianov.
A counter left hand to the body from Swanson misses its target.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Andrianov off balance momentarily.
Andrianov blocks the body kick.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Andrianov with a jab.
Andrianov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Andrianov throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Andrianov tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Swanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
Andrianov leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrianov has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson blocking some punches. #T4#
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick but Andrianov moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
Strauss 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.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Strauss lands a front kick.
Strauss motions for Swanson to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Strauss backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it.
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!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Strauss throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Swanson slips a straight right by Strauss.#T3#
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Strauss defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
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!
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strauss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Strauss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Strauss is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a jab from Swanson.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strauss swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strauss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson cracks Strauss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Strauss throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson feints and then cracks Strauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strauss down.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Strauss didn't see that one coming.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strauss.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
A jab from Swanson misses. #T3#
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
Swanson motions for Strauss to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Swanson lands a head kick. Strauss smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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#
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Strauss blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from Swanson.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target. #T1#
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Strauss.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss motions for Swanson to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strauss throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Strauss's defenses.
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!
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
and Strauss counters with a nice body kick.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Strauss swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Swanson tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Strauss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Strauss throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strauss on the side of the head.
Strauss tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strauss takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Strauss jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A relieved looking Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 482: Line v Feet
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Swanson tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Swanson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #T1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson staying out of range there.
A left lands for Swanson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Donk. Johnson catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Swanson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
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!
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson jabs at Swanson's body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a hook.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
CJ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Johnson misses.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Swanson scores with a hook.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Swanson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 475: Bosanac vs McFly
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson checks the leg kick.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson catches Vovchanchyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws out a powerful jab.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vovchanchyn checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Vovchanchyn shakes it off.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson takes a swing at Vovchanchyn's ribcage but misses.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vovchanchyn counters with a left to the body.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson cracks Vovchanchyn with a good jab.
Vovchanchyn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vovchanchyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Vovchanchyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Vovchanchyn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Swanson misses its target.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Vovchanchyn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses the jab.#T4#
Vovchanchyn scores with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vovchanchyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson cracks Vovchanchyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vovchanchyn ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vovchanchyn is out of range and Swanson settles back down. #T1#
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Swanson pushes Vovchanchyn away with a front kick.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good body shot.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Vovchanchyn scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vovchanchyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Swanson misses.
And Vovchanchyn responds with a good body kick, but Swanson manages to step out the way in time.
Vovchanchyn is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vovchanchyn looks for the body kick but Swanson saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vovchanchyn will feel that in the morning.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson works Vovchanchyn's body with a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson jabs Vovchanchyn right on the nose. Vovchanchyn blinks but takes it well.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson motions for Vovchanchyn to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vovchanchyn has time to react.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Vovchanchyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson cracks Vovchanchyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn scores with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vovchanchyn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Vovchanchyn cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swanson eats them both and turns towards Vovchanchyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vovchanchyn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson punishes Vovchanchyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
A nice side step and Vovchanchyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Vovchanchyn's side.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Swanson takes a swing at Vovchanchyn's ribcage but misses.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vovchanchyn scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vovchanchyn scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Vovchanchyn jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Vovchanchyn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vovchanchyn.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vovchanchyn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
Igor Vovchanchyn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferreira-Alves really felt that one!
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Ferreira-Alves is now in Swanson's guard.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swanson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson not doing much here. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!
Ferreira-Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Swanson decides to stand back up. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swanson is trying to defend but Ferreira-Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from Swanson's half guard. Swanson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferreira-Alves's guard. Nice move by Swanson!#REVB#
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira-Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson 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#
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira-Alves slips the punch.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Ferreira-Alves finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson trying to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swanson won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is in trouble now - Ferreira-Alves has advanced to mount!
Ferreira-Alves lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves looking to finish Swanson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swanson!
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Swanson is on top in guard.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Swanson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Swanson. Oh but Ferreira-Alves has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Swanson goes limp - he's gone! Ferreira-Alves jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 465: Outlaw vs Dupree
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
White lands a head shot.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Swanson tries a low kick but White avoids it.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swanson will feel that in the morning.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
White is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White misses with a hook
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from White is predictable there
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from White.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
White misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
White throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
White throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot lands for Swanson.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White misses with a straight left.
Swanson throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#White is rocked!
Swanson pounces like a tiger and cracks White with a vicious hook! White is down but not out! Swanson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardaway should have avoided that one.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardaway walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Hardaway misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hardaway instigates a clinch.
Swanson presses Hardaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A short right from Hardaway.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the head but Hardaway blocks with his arms.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway'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.
Hardaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardaway avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway avoiding damage. #T1#
Hardaway has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardaway slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardaway.
Hardaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swanson's defenses.
Hardaway is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
I was talking to Swanson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardaway working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Hardaway tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.#T2#
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Hardaway controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson avoiding damage.
Swanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Swanson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardaway blocks a body shot from Swanson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with the head strike.
Hardaway lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A body shot lands from Hardaway.
Hardaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardaway is stalling here. #BC2#
Hardaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson lands a jab to Hardaway's midsection.
Hardaway throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Hardaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Hardaway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardaway checks a low kick from Swanson.#T4#
Swanson throws a head kick but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Hardaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardaway moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Hardaway throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardaway throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Hardaway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Hardaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson'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#
Hardaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedicte Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardaway.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Hardaway avoids it well.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Hardaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Hardaway checks it.
Hardaway throws a counter combo.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hardaway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardaway looks to throw a body kick
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Hardaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.#T1#
Hardaway fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Hardaway lands an elbow just above Swanson 's eye.
Hardaway lands a left hand.
Hardaway scores with a hook to the body.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Hardaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardaway throws an elbow but misses.
Hardaway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Hardaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardaway trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Hardaway wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Hardaway misses
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Hardaway throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Hardaway closes the distance and clinches.
Hardaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Hardaway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardaway avoiding damage as Swanson throws knees to the body. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hardaway misses with a double jab.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Hardaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Swanson. #T4#
Hardaway scores with a nice right hand.
Hardaway with a nice calf kick.
Hardaway swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Swanson is looking to wear down Hardaway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardaway swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Hardaway throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson cracks Hardaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardaway cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Hardaway's side.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hardaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson'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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardaway - that will leave a mark!
Swanson checks a low kick from Hardaway.
Hardaway connects with a crisp jab.
Hardaway tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardaway is struggling to control the position.
Hardaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
Hardaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardaway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range. #CL2#
Hardaway moves into the clinch.
Hardaway blocking some punches. #T1#
Hardaway missing with knees to the body.
Hardaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hardaway.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Hardaway off balance momentarily.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Hardaway saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hardaway clinches with his opponent.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardaway lands an elbow inside that Swanson shrugs off.
Hardaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Hardaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swanson's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardaway.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Hardaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hardaway clinches.
Hardaway tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Hardaway.
Hardaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hardaway rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Hardaway.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardaway has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson stalling in the clinch but Hardaway improves position.
Swanson tries to circle away but Hardaway has him pinned against the cage.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Hardaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardaway trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Hardaway lands a nice elbow.
Samuel Hardaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Hardaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardaway.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardaway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Swanson throws a right and a left that Hardaway avoids nicely.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Hardaway moved out of range.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Hardaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hardaway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hardaway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hardaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardaway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hardaway!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Hardaway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Swanson slips under a jab from Cruz.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into Swanson's guard.
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!
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Swanson seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz 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.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Swanson is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Swanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Swanson wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #T2#
Cruz with the ground and pound but Swanson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swanson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swanson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Cruz trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
Swanson parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swanson to escape. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Swanson wants to control but Cruz postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it. #SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swanson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Swanson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Swanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Swanson not doing much here.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Swanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SU2#
Swanson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. #T3#
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Swanson moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Cruz misses. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Swanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson has Cruz pushed against the cage.#T1#
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz'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.#TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swanson uses from the top position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Swanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Cruz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a head kick. #T3#
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Cruz backing up. Cruz nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz slips a jab from Swanson.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Cruz moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Swanson misses #TD#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Swanson didn't expect that.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swanson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Michael Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws a push kick but Mint slaps the foot to one side.
Mint is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Mint shoots in.
Swanson takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
Mint throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson slips a jab from Mint.
Mint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Mint throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mint just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mint throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Mint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mint manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Mint slaps the foot to one side.
Mint fails with the takedown
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mint.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Mint's knee but Mint avoids it well.
Swanson 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.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Mint dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!#T2#
Mint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Mint avoids it.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mint moves away.
Mint will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Mint misses.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Mint ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Swanson misses #TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swanson won't be happy with that.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mint is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Swanson is trying to control Mint's posture but Mint avoids it.
Mint trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
Mint controls the position from side control.
Swanson is not content to let Mint control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mint taking a break here but Swanson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Mint thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Mint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mint is looking to pass Swanson's guard but actually Swanson recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson 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#
A right-left combo lands from Swanson.
Mint thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Mint with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mint takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mint can do to turn this around?
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mint is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Swanson slips a jab from Mint.
Mint moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Mint.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Mint moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mint appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Mint.
Swanson thumps Mint with a low kick.
Mint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson. #T2#
Mint misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mint misses.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mint.
Mint throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.#TD2#
Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Mint is out of range.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Swanson kicks Mint off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mint. That did some damage!
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Mint steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
letting Mint counter with a right hand.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Mint swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mint scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Mint.
Mint moves out of range of the body kick.
Mint's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Mint cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Mint misses.
Mint checks a low kick from Swanson.
Mint avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Mint throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
Mint missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Mint avoids it.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mint counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Mint moves out of range.
Mint blocks a head kick by Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Mint.
A lazy left from Mint finds it's target.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mint is one step ahead there.
Mint wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #T1#
Swanson is looking to stand up but Mint isn't so interested in that idea.
Mint wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mint has gone for a leg lock! Swanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mint's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mint working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Benedicte Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swanson passes into side control.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
Mint is trying to escape the position but Swanson is controlling the position.
Mint is looking to reverse the position.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mint holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Mint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swanson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Swanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mint tries to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson controlling his opponent.
Mint sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harris Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg. #T4#
Mint is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson passes into side control, despite Mint's attempt to control the position.
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mint keeping hold of Swanson's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A very excited looking Benedicte Swanson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Sister tries to clinch up
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sister sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sister tries to kick Swanson off in order to stand up. Swanson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Swanson stands up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sister crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Sister gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Sister manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sister takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sister moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Sister fails with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Sister misses with a left hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Sister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Swanson pushes Sister up against the cage in a clinch.
Sister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson cracks Sister with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Swanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sister trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sister trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson pulls Sister in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson has his hands on Sister's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3##CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson lands a left hand. #TD2#
Swanson pulls guard successfully.
Swanson has control of Sister's left arm, preventing Sister from doing any damage.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sister wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Swanson is now in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Swanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sister tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sister, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Swanson tightens his grip and picks Sister up, before dumping him to the ground. Sister manages to land in guard.
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sister keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sister working a defensive guard but Swanson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Swanson is continuing to stall.
Swanson gets to mount! Sister was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Swanson controlling the pace for now.
Swanson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sister wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Swanson the control monster continue. Boring.
Sister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benedicte Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Swanson controlling the pace for now. #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.
Sister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sister throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Swanson has hold of one of Sister's legs. Sister is fighting the takedown attempt but Swanson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Swanson.#SU2#
Swanson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Swanson feints and as Sister raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Sister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sister's knee momentarily.
Sister tries to clinch up
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sister wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
and Swanson counters with a body kick that stops Sister in his tracks momentarily.
Sister throws a combination that misses
and Sister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mister Sister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sister takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Swanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sister bucks up and tries to throw Swanson off but instead Swanson has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sister is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Swanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Sister's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Sister do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Elizondo misses
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elizondo slips a jab from Swanson.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Elizondo is able to avoid easily.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elizondo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elizondo really felt that one!
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swanson scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Elizondo lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson slips a straight right by Elizondo.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Elizondo manages to step out the way in time.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Elizondo.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elizondo checks it well.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Jab, jab by Elizondo - just one landing.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Elizondo throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Swanson jabs Elizondo right on the nose. Elizondo blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Elizondo backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Elizondo misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Swanson.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Elizondo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elizondo with a body shot.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson moves out of range as Elizondo throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Elizondo takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Swanson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.#TD2#
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elizondo on his heels. He'll look to pass Elizondo's guard now, I'm sure.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Elizondo is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson tests Elizondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch. #BC#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Swanson scores with a body shot.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elizondo's knee momentarily.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elizondo momentarily.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Elizondo tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Elizondo sees coming a mile off.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Elizondo manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Swanson throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson misses with some punches. #TD2#
Swanson drags the fight down to the ground.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elizondo gets full guard.
Elizondo working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Swanson stands up and waves to Elizondo to follow him.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Elizondo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Elizondo connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Elizondo takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson. #T4#
Swanson thumps Elizondo with a low kick.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Elizondo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Elizondo. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A very excited looking Gaizka Elizondo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Sukarman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Sukarman tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson scores with a head kick. #ROC#Sukarman is rocked!
Swanson 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.
Swanson darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sukarman's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Swanson before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benedicte Swanson!
A very excited looking Benedicte Swanson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Sutarjo Sukarman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next i'll win'.

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Swanson's body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira-Alves with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Ferreira-Alves, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Swanson takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Swanson tries to get set, Ferreira-Alves tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a looping left.#T1#
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ferreira-Alves's legs.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson with a jab.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferreira-Alves off to one side.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Ferreira-Alves coming out on top.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Ferreira-Alves, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson is looking to slow Ferreira-Alves down with leg kicks.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A lazy left from Ferreira-Alves finds it's target.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves with a poor takedown
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira-Alves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira-Alves fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ferreira-Alves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferreira-Alves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferreira-Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves 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.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Swanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferreira-Alves is tightening it up a little... Swanson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swanson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swanson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
Our winner, Felipe Ferreira-Alves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Mason gets the takedown into side control.
Swanson is not content to let Mason control the position.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mason is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Swanson is trying to escape and Mason transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Swanson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mason! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bea Mason made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Grunge 63: Never Forget
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Swanson lands but Linewood takes it in his stride.
Linewood lands a body shot.
Linewood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Linewood is looking to score with low kicks.
Linewood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Linewood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Linewood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Linewood throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Linewood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Linewood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Linewood moved away.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Linewood. #T1#
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Linewood scores with a one two! Swanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Linewood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Linewood checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linewood is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Linewood is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Linewood lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Donk. Linewood catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Linewood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood slips under a jab from Swanson.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linewood.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Linewood motions for Swanson to come forward. Linewood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Linewood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Linewood has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Linewood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Linewood.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Linewood gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Linewood. #BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Linewood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Linewood lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Linewood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Swanson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linewood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Linewood tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson tries to work over Linewood's front leg with a kick but Linewood checks it.
Linewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson scores with a jab. Linewood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Linewood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Linewood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Linewood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Linewood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Linewood moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. #CL#
Linewood instigates a clinch.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson lands a right hand. #BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Linewood misses.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Linewood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Linewood's leg. Linewood is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Linewood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Linewood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson misses with a right hand
letting Linewood counter with a right hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shock Linewood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Linewood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Linewood throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Linewood.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Linewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson jabs Linewood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Nice body kick there by Linewood.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Swanson moves forwards but Linewood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linewood avoids the head kick by Swanson.
As Swanson tries to get set, Linewood tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Swanson tries to move into range but Linewood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linewood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linewood backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linewood lands a body shot.
Linewood misses with a body shot. #CL#
Linewood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linewood throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.#T2#
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Linewood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Linewood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Linewood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Linewood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Linewood misses.
Linewood walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linewood tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood tries to clinch up.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Linewood throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Linewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linewood. Linewood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Linewood off the cage and back into range.
Linewood tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson throws a hook but Linewood avoids it easily.
Linewood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Linewood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Linewood's front leg but catches the back leg as Linewood tries to avoid it.
Linewood misses with a kick to the body.
Linewood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson jabs Linewood right on the nose. Linewood blinks but takes it well.
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson moves out of range as Linewood strikes.#T4#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws a series of strikes that have Linewood backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Linewood tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linewood tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Linewood slips a straight right by Swanson.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linewood lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Linewood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Linewood moved away.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Linewood saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Linewood's front leg but catches the back leg as Linewood tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Swanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Linewood digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson throws a right hand that Linewood ducks under and follows up with a left that Linewood also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Linewood scores with a nice head shot.
Linewood throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Linewood avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Linewood dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson defending well as Linewood loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Linewood there.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Swanson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood misses with a hook.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Linewood moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Good work by Linewood as he checks the leg kick.
Linewood throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Linewood.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linewood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linewood cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Linewood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Linewood throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Linewood.
Linewood cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Linewood.
Linewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Linewood avoids nicely.
Swanson slips a jab from Linewood.#T2#
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Linewood's body. Linewood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linewood misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linewood's hands.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Linewood seems unphased.
Swanson throws a push kick but Linewood slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
Linewood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linewood misses the jab.#CL#
Linewood clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swanson.
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.#T3#
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Linewood won't allow it.
Swanson wants to break free but Linewood has control.
Swanson is trying to stall.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Swanson looking to stall.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Linewood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Linewood is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Linewood's legs.
Linewood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Linewood.
Good shot there by Swanson.
Linewood throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linewood stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick from Linewood.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Linewood checks a leg kick.
Linewood missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood lands with a nice body kick.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linewood lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Linewood.
Linewood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Linewood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Linewood connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Linewood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linewood 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
A relieved looking Shock Linewood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tulikoura works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson 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.
Tulikoura looks for the body kick but Swanson saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Swanson.
Tulikoura moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Tulikoura moves his leg out of the way.
Tulikoura counters with a body kick.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Tulikoura stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a right hand that Tulikoura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulikoura also avoids with ease.#T1#
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tulikoura tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Tulikoura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tulikoura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura delivers a nice body kick.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tulikoura stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tulikoura motions for Swanson to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson checks a low kick from Tulikoura.#T2#
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Tulikoura was not able to check.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tulikoura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Swanson.
Tulikoura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura motions for Swanson to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tulikoura counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Tulikoura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson lands a head kick. Tulikoura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson backing away here, and Tulikoura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tulikoura, as that shot connected.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Tulikoura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a shot to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Tulikoura moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tulikoura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not. #BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.#T4#
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tulikoura just manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tulikoura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Tulikoura saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson pushes Tulikoura away with a front kick.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tulikoura in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tulikoura with a nice cross.
Swanson wants to slow Tulikoura down by chopping away at his legs.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Tulikoura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Tulikoura lands a body shot.
Swanson throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Tulikoura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swanson throws a push kick but Tulikoura slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Tulikoura sees coming a mile off.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tulikoura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Tulikoura tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Tulikoura back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tulikoura checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Tulikoura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson motions for Tulikoura to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson throws a right hand that Tulikoura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulikoura also avoids with ease.
Tulikoura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.#T3#
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Tulikoura avoids them all with ease.
Tulikoura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Tulikoura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tulikoura shrugs it off.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Swanson cracks Tulikoura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tulikoura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulikoura lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.#T1#
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tulikoura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tulikoura.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Tulikoura moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tulikoura tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tulikoura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Swanson thumps Tulikoura with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Tulikoura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson connects with the punch.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tulikoura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tulikoura in the body.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Tulikoura moved away.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Tulikoura punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
A nice side step and Tulikoura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Swanson.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick from Tulikoura.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tulikoura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Tulikoura off balance momentarily.
Tulikoura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Tulikoura.
Well Tulikoura 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sin.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sin clinches with his opponent.
Sin is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Sin misses the body punch
and Swanson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swanson throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Sin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin closes the distance but Swanson moves to the side
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
Sin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin looking for a takedown. #T1#
Sin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sin clinches up against the cage.
Sin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sin is working for takedown but Swanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Sin's side.
Sin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Sin.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Sin is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Sin avoids the body shot from Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Sin shrugs it off.
Sin avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Sin.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sin blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Sin lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back. #T3#
Sin avoids a kick to the body.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Sin gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sin has Swanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sin.
Sin is trying to drag Swanson to the mat but Swanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Swanson. #T4#
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson digs a right hand underneath Sin's ribcage. Sin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin is working for takedown but Swanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Sin is breathing heavily.
Sin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Sin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sin connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Swanson.
Sin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Sin avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Sin tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sin lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Sin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sin looking for a takedown. #TD#
Sin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Swanson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Swanson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sin avoiding Swanson 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Sin'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.
I really don't envy Swanson right now. #T1#
Sin misses with punches from the back.
Swanson rolls, trying to escape but Sin keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin is looking to control Swanson but Swanson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swanson trying to control the action but Sin just sinks the hooks in.
Sin is trying to stick to Swanson's back but Swanson is turning into Sin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swanson.
Swanson content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Sin is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.#T2#
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sin.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Sin moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Sin catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Sin lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Sin closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Sin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
Sin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sin.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Sin has the dominant position.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it. #T3#
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Sin steps away.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sin is looking to clinch.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Sin's leg. Sin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Sin checks it.
Sin is looking to clinch.
Sin swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Sin wants to clinch.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Sin steps away.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Sin is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Sin's torso.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Sin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Sin sees coming a mile off.
Sin takes one on the button.
Sin wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Sin backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Sin tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Sin wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson thumps Sin with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin tries to clinch up.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Sin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swanson pushes Sin away with a front kick.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swanson misses with a low kick. #TD#
Sin scores with a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson has his hands on Sin's head, controlling the position.
Sin throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sin's guard. Nice move by Swanson!#REVB##T2#
Swanson prevents Sin from getting back to his feet.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson prevents Sin from getting back to his feet.
Swanson won't allow Sin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sin has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson is continuing to stall.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sin misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sin blocks the body kick.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sin has time to react.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Sin misses the target.
Swanson tests Sin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sin misses its target.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ambush 6: Swanson VS Yonic
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Yonic. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
A right-left combo lands from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Yonic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Yonic moved away.#CL2#
Yonic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Swanson is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson tries to break free but Yonic pushes him back against the ropes.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Swanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yonic tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Yonic misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Yonic jumps back.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson feints and then cracks Yonic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yonic down.
Yonic connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Yonic. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.#CL2#
Yonic has managed to clinch.
Yonic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yonic works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yonic prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Yonic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson blocking some punches.
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action. #BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yonic gets a clinch. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Yonic misses.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yonic in his tracks. #T3#
Yonic moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Yonic throws a big shot that misses.
Yonic blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Yonic wants to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch position.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yonic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Swanson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Yonic's head.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yonic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Yonic misses.
No joy there for Yonic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Yonic.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Yonic wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Yonic moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson stalling in the clinch but Yonic improves position.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swanson tries a body shot but Yonic blocks it.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic.
Yonic lands a body punch. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yonic tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it. #CL2#
Yonic has managed to clinch.
Yonic misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yonic moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Swanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Yonic has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Chad Yonic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yonic presses Swanson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yonic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yonic has Swanson pushed against the ropes.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Yonic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Yonic has the dominant position.#BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Yonic lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Yonic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yonic is looking to clinch.
Yonic moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Yonic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yonic keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Yonic tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yonic cracks Swanson with a nice body shot.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Swanson avoiding damage.
Yonic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yonic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Yonic gets a clinch.
Yonic prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Yonic tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the ropes.
Swanson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Yonic. #BC2#
Yonic breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yonic wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Yonic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yonic swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range. #CL2#
Yonic pushes Swanson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yonic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yonic to score with a decent uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Yonic has Swanson up against the ropes in a clinch. #T4#
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Yonic closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the ropes.
Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Yonic drives through and clinches with Swanson against the ropes.
Yonic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yonic lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson throws a hook but Yonic avoids it easily.
Yonic wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Yonic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Yonic tries to clinch
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yonic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yonic scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic is looking to clinch.
Yonic slips a straight right by Swanson.
Nice body punch from Yonic.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Yonic throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yonic tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Nice body punch from Yonic.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Yonic moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Yonic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Yonic works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Yonic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yonic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Yonic finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yonic lands an overhand right.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yonic moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yonic lands a body shot.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Yonic's defenses.
Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yonic is out of range and Swanson settles back down. #CL2#
Yonic closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Yonic misses the target.
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Yonic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yonic misses with some punches.
Yonic keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Yonic lands with a left to the head.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Yonic. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Yonic forces Swanson back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Chad Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Yonic pushes Swanson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Yonic is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Yonic in the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Yonic moves into the clinch.
Yonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Yonic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yonic has double underhooks. #BC#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson tries to work over Yonic's front leg with a kick but Yonic checks it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Yonic slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Yonic drives through and clinches with Swanson against the ropes.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Yonic avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the ropes. #BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson throws the left hand but Yonic avoids the punch easily.
Yonic tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson keeps Yonic at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Yonic.
I've got Yonic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Chad Yonic!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Chad Yonic!

Chad Yonic wins by split decision!
Chad Yonic is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chad Yonic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ambush 4: Rossiter VS Swanson
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Swanson is looking to slow Rossiter down with leg kicks.
Rossiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Rossiter jumps back.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Rossiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Swanson moves out of range as Rossiter strikes.
Rossiter throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Swanson jabs at Rossiter's body.
Rossiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Rossiter manages to duck under it in time.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Rossiter shrugs it off though.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson misses with a straight right. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossiter throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossiter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Rossiter misses with the combination.
Rossiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Swanson backs away, Rossiter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Rossiter's ribs.#T4#
Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Rossiter moved away.
Rossiter misses with a hook.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossiter momentarily.
Swanson throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range.
Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance. #T5#
Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Rossiter's side.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Rossiter avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rossiter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rossiter checks a low kick from Swanson.
Rossiter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Rossiter's ribs.
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!
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.#T6#
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rossiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossiter moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson motions for Rossiter to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a kick to the body.
Rossiter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Rossiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo! #T7#
Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swanson jabs at Rossiter's body.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Rossiter counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo.
Rossiter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T8#
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson throws a right hand that Rossiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossiter also avoids with ease.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson slips a straight right by Rossiter.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Rossiter throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Rossiter manages to duck under it in time.
Rossiter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Swanson.
Rossiter misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.#T9#
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Rossiter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Rossiter.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossiter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossiter.
Rossiter connects with a jab.
Rossiter misses the body punch
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson misses with a body punch
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossiter in the body.
Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Rossiter does no damage.
Rossiter misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range.
Rossiter connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Rossiter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Swanson.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Rossiter's legs.
Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rossiter slips a jab from Swanson.
Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter.
Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rossiter thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Rossiter counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson is looking for the big counter here.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Rossiter misses with a low kick. #T2#
Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossiter swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossiter counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Swanson scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossiter tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rossiter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Swanson tries to bum rush Rossiter with a series of wild strikes but Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossiter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Rossiter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Nice shot lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws a low kick but Rossiter avoids it.
Nice jab there from Swanson. #T4#
A punch combination from Rossiter misses.
Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossiter throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T5#
Swanson throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossiter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Rossiter moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kai Rossiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossiter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Rossiter down.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Rossiter tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson lands a jab.#T6#
Swanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Rossiter's side.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rossiter throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T7#
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson tries to work over Rossiter's front leg with a kick but Rossiter checks it.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Rossiter as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Rossiter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T8#
Swanson throws a push kick but Rossiter slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson cracks Rossiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossiter checks a leg kick.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely.
Rossiter is looking for a counter combo.
Rossiter is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossiter slips under a jab from Swanson.
No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T9#
Rossiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
Rossiter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Rossiter checks it
and Rossiter counters with a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossiter off the ropes and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rossiter counters with a right hand to the body.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Swanson.
It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossiter in his tracks.
Rossiter throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossiter.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossiter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rossiter tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely.
As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react.
Swanson stuns Rossiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossiter punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rossiter really felt that one!
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rossiter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
As Swanson backs away, Rossiter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Rossiter saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter is looking for a counter combo.
Rossiter checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Swanson throws a head kick that Rossiter semi-blocks.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossiter thumps Swanson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the ropes. Rossiter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Swanson lands the left hand.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Rossiter misses with a leg kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Rossiter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by Swanson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossiter checks a leg kick.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Rossiter misses.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossiter's head backwards.
Rossiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Rossiter cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Rossiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Rossiter walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossiter. That did some damage!
Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Rossiter throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossiter.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Rossiter counters with a nice leg kick. #T5#
Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rossiter misses.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range. #T6#
Swanson lands with a cross.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a body kick.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossiter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.#T7#
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Rossiter's belly button to the back.
Rossiter scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter throws a combination that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab. #T8#
Rossiter scores with a jab to the body.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Rossiter's body. Rossiter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swanson thumps Rossiter with a low kick.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Rossiter misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Swanson tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T9#
A big left from Rossiter misses.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossiter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossiter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossiter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Rossiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson really dominated that round.
That's time! Rossiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Rossiter.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson lands with a nice combination. Rossiter backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Swanson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice cross by Swanson.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Swanson misses
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Rossiter moves out of range easily.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
Rossiter with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossiter misses with a looping right.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossiter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Rossiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Rossiter misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Rossiter misses with a body punch
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Rossiter connects with a body shot.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Rossiter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossiter.#T4#
Swanson tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Swanson slips under a jab from Rossiter.
Swanson walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Rossiter jabs at Swanson's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rossiter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Rossiter.
As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Rossiter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson. #T5#
Rossiter takes one to the chin there.
Rossiter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rossiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson lands a jab to the head. #T6#
Swanson tries a low kick but Rossiter avoids it.
Rossiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Rossiter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Rossiter counters with a left to the body.
Swanson scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossiter tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T7#
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Rossiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Rossiter was not able to check.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Rossiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossiter tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Rossiter down.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rossiter, as that shot connected.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossiter momentarily.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a push kick but Rossiter slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossiter can pounce on him.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head. #T9#
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Rossiter defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Rossiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson!

Benedicte Swanson wins by unanimous decision!
Benedicte Swanson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF Glory-Dome III
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1#
Swanson catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Swanson darts in and clinches Muller up against the ropes.
Swanson pushes Muller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Swanson won't allow it.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Swanson 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.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the ropes.
Muller tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Muller wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Swanson.
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!
Swanson pushes Muller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson lands a nice knee to the body.
Swanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Swanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the ropes.#T1#
Swanson keeps control of Muller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the ropes.
Swanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller looks winded!
Swanson presses Muller against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson stalling the fight.
Swanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swanson is stalling here.
Muller tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Swanson. #ROC#Muller is rocked!
Swanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson creates a bit of distance and cracks Muller with a big uppercut! Muller goes down! The referee pushes Swanson away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Muller make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Swanson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ambush 1: Daebak Vs Larving
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Swanson clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Swanson 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.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swanson feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
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!
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Swanson backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Cobb.
We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Swanson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Cobb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Swanson misses with a hook.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson jabs at Cobb's body.
Swanson connects with a jab.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Swanson is trying to stall.
Cobb has Swanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Swanson throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cobb tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cobb moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head. #T1#
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb pushes Swanson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the ropes.#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Cobb moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Swanson is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Cobb misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Swanson against the ropes.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the ropes.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Swanson taking a breather.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has Swanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Swanson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson checks a low kick from Cobb.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Cobb misses. #T1#
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Swanson throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Swanson tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Swanson takes one on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Swanson down. #T2#
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Swanson.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Swanson 's knee. #T4#
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Swanson manages to duck under it in time.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
During a confident post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Reilly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Reilly walks into a left hand. #CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson wants to break free but Reilly has control.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Swanson.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Swanson trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Swanson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reilly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Swanson can turn it around.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reilly back to the cage. Swanson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reilly has time to react.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reilly's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Reilly steps away.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Frank Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reilly wants to clinch
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Reilly darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.#T4#
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson 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#
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reilly tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swanson blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reilly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a body kick that stops Reilly in his tracks momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Reilly down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Reilly stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##CL#
Reilly pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly wants to clinch.
Swanson keeps Reilly at a distance using the push kick.
Reilly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson 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#
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reilly blocks it well.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Reilly's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Swanson. #T1#
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Reilly stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Reilly's torso.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Reilly clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Reilly's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reilly wants to clinch.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN K-1 ä¸ƒ
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Wolff lands an overhand right.
Wolff misses with a hook.
Swanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson punishes Wolff's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolff.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swanson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolff - the referee stops the clock and Swanson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolff. Swanson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wolff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Swanson throws a hook but Wolff blocks it.
Wolff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A leg kick checked by Wolff.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Swanson checks the leg kick.
Wolff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Wolff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Wolff misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolff.
Wolff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wolff moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Wolff lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the ropes and back into range.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wolff misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolff blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolff.
Wolff thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolff lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
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!
Wolff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolff scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Wolff misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Wolff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wolff throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
Wolff motions for Swanson to come forward. Wolff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolff is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolff.
Wolff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Wolff throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolff.
A slow jab from Wolff misses its intended target.
Wolff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolff misses with a low kick.
Wolff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwanson.
Wolff misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolff is just out of range.
Wolff loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolff throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Wolff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolff.
Wolff misses with a double jab
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wolff throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wolff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wolff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
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#
Wolff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolff if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.
Wolff is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson misses the jab.
Wolff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartholomäus Wolff is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolff misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Wolff, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Swanson feints and then cracks Wolff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolff down.
Wolff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Wolff misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Wolff scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Wolff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolff.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Wolff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolff.
Wolff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson misses with a body kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolff. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolff manages to avoid it.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wolff misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wolff misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Wolff.
Wolff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Wolff counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Wolff counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson checks the leg kick.#T3#
Wolff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Wolff throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Swanson is rocked!
A big left from Wolff misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson misses with a left hand #KD#
and Wolff counters with a straight right that drops Swanson on his ass! Swanson jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolff finish him?
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Wolff.
Wolff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
A left lands for Wolff.
Wolff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD#
Swanson walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Wolff rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Swanson has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Wolff just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolff.
Wolff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Wolff - just one landing.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Swanson misses with a hook
letting Wolff counter with a right hand. #KD#
Wolff clips Swanson with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Swanson a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wolff throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wolff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolff.
Wolff catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolff throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolff can pounce on him.
Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolff sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
Wolff scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolff misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Wolff misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Wolff jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolff lands a head shot.
Wolff lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Swanson throws a low kick but Wolff moves out of range easily.
Swanson tries to work over Wolff's front leg with a kick but Wolff checks it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
The crowd cheers as Wolff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolff to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Wolff avoids it.
Wolff throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Wolff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Wolff thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
A jab from Wolff misses.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wolff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Wolff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD#
Wolff drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Swanson onto his butt! Swanson pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Wolff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolff is able to avoid easily.
Wolff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Wolff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Wolff connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Wolff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Swanson walks into a big right hand from Wolff and goes down! The referee sends Wolff to a neutral corner as Swanson gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Wolff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson walks straight into a big right, left combination from Wolff and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Wolff as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bartholomäus Wolff!
A very excited looking Bartholomäus Wolff rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN K-1 äº”
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Wolff misses with a body shot.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolff throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolff with a body shot.
Wolff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wolff throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Wolff throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Wolff saw that one coming.
Wolff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson defending well as Wolff loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson tries to move into range but Wolff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolff steps away.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Wolff's torso.#T1#
Wolff lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the ropes and back into range.
Wolff throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Wolff with an uppercut!
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Wolff looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Wolff moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Wolff tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Wolff wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wolff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Wolff tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Wolff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Wolff lands a high kick!
Wolff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wolff with a nice cross.
Wolff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Swanson checks a low kick from Wolff.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Wolff.
Wolff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolff looks to throw a body kick
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolff is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolff can pounce on him.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolff. Wolff obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Wolff avoids it.
Wolff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolff thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolff throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Wolff works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolff manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolff.
Wolff cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Wolff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Wolff finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Wolff wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson throws a big counter head kick but Wolff avoids it with no problem.
Wolff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
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!
Wolff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Wolff looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Wolff throws a good cross that connects.
Wolff lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Wolff moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Wolff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolff's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Wolff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson slips a straight right by Wolff.
Wolff scores with a shot to the body.
Wolff swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolff's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wolff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolff.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range.
As Swanson backs away, Wolff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Wolff is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Wolff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolff eats them both and turns towards Swanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wolff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Wolff throws a head kick that misses.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Wolff manages to step out the way in time.
Wolff connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wolff with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Wolff.
A clash of legs there as Wolff blocks the low kick.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Swanson misses
and Wolff counters with a good, hard body kick but Swanson shrugs it off.
Wolff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Wolff avoids it with no problem.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolff connects with a jab.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
As Swanson backs away, Wolff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolff is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swanson. That one must have hurt.
Wolff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolff misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Wolff's legs.
Wolff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolff.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Wolff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolff misses with the body kick
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolff tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
Wolff with a nice calf kick.
Swanson throws a right hand that Wolff ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolff also avoids with ease.
Wolff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Wolff throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Wolff throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Wolff misses with a body shot.
Wolff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Wolff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Wolff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Donk. Swanson catches Wolff right on the button with a cross.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Wolff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolff throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
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!
Wolff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolff misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wolff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Wolff throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolff. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartholomäus Wolff is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolff looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Wolff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Wolff moved out of range nicely.
Swanson slips under a jab from Wolff.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff misses with a hook to the body
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolff. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wolff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolff feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Wolff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolff tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range.
Wolff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolff scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolff lands a head shot.
Wolff takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Wolff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson throws the left hand but Wolff avoids the punch easily.
Wolff misses with a body shot.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff misses with a low kick.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Wolff misses with a body shot.
Swanson checks a low kick from Wolff.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Wolff.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolff tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Wolff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolff misses with a body kick.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Wolff throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Wolff checks a leg kick nicely.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolff is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wolff cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolff backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolff checks a low kick from Swanson.
Wolff with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Wolff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Wolff misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolff thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolff.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Wolff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.#KD2#
Swanson lands a front kick to the face, that drops Wolff to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolff.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Wolff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolff.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomäus Wolff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolff 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN K-1 ä¸‰
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Life takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Life there.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Life throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson.
Life scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Life is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Life lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Life appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Life tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Life has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
A left hand lands to the body for Swanson.
Life misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Life throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Life.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Life moves away.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Swanson is looking to slow Life down with leg kicks.
Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!#T2#
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Life tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Life lands a jab to the head.
Life wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Life.#CL#
Life closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Life scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
Life pushes Swanson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Life.
Swanson's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Life lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Life as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Life lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Life lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Life can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
Life keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Life has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Life won't allow it.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Swanson.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Life.
Swanson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Life. #T4#
Life works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Life pushes Swanson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Life keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Life struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson is trying to stall.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Life lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Life lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
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!
Life softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Life.
Life working aggressively here.
Life working aggressively here. #BC#
Life's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thug Life dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Life tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Life ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Life changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Life sees it coming and moves out of range.
Life tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Life misses with a wild combination.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Life moves away and avoids it.
Life avoids a kick to the body.
Life throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range. #T1#
Life pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws a hook but Life blocks it.
Life lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Life tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Life doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Life steps away.#CL#
Life fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Life tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Life misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson pushes Life back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Life throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Life clinches.
Life's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Life as the two fighters clinch.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Life misses with a body shot.
Swanson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
Life's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Life with a body shot.
Life is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Life getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Life in the body.
Life avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Life scores with a hook.
Life avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Life throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Thug Life has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Life lands a body shot. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Life is able to avoid easily.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Life thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson cracks Life with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a hook but Life blocks it.
Life wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Life's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Life missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Life tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Life has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Life closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the ropes.#T1#
Life makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Life working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Life.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Life.
A short right from Life. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Life clinches.
Life has Swanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Life makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Life has the dominant position.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Life's elbow. #T2#
A body shot lands from Swanson.
A short uppercut from Life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Life throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Life coming out on top.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Life saw that one coming.
Life tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Life feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Life blocks a head kick by Swanson.
As Swanson backs away, Life returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Life off balance momentarily.
Swanson slips a straight right by Life.#T3#
Life throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Life.
Life backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Life is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Life wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Life throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Life throws a shot to the body.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Life's front leg but catches the back leg as Life tries to avoid it.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Life fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Life.
Life working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Life won't allow it.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life blocks a body shot from Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thug Life showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Life has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Life!
Thug Life 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.

Event: SYN K-1 äºŒ
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Perkules scores with a nice right hand.
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Perkules is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perkules on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Perkules.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Perkules thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Perkules lands with a nice body punch.
Perkules gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson cracks a nice hook into Perkules's ribs.
Perkules throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson blocks the body kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Perkules.
Perkules with a nice calf kick.
Perkules paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkules moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Perkules with an uppercut!
Swanson checks a low kick from Perkules.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Perkules sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkules.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Perkules throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Perkules looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkules jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perkules lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules. #T2#
Swanson feints and then cracks Perkules's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkules down.
Swanson throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Perkules blocks the low kick.
Perkules lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkules doesn't seem phased though.
Perkules connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkules throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkules walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Perkules is predictable there
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Perkules takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkules.
Perkules lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Perkules manages to step out the way in time.
Perkules lands an overhand right.
Perkules is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Perkules looks for the body kick but Swanson saw that one coming.
Perkules backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Good exchange - Perkules coming out on top.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkules.
Perkules uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkules lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkules displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perkules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Perkules delivers a nice body kick.
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Perkules.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
A low kick lands for Perkules.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Perkules.
Perkules misses with a low kick.
Perkules shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkules has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
A low kick from Perkules misses
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Perkules blocks a low kick nicely.
Perkules thuds his shin into the meat of Swanson's side.
Perkules fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range.
Perkules misses with a straight left.
Perkules attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkules lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Perkules scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkules cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Perkules's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Veli Ilkka Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkules lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkules.
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perkules. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Perkules takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkules pushes Swanson away with a front kick.
Perkules lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perkules's knee momentarily.
Perkules darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Perkules looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Perkules lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Perkules is predictable there
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Perkules thows a body kick. Swanson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Perkules checks the leg kick.
Perkules moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkules throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkules throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkules fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Perkules.
Nice straight punches there by Perkules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkules.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Perkules saw that one coming.
Perkules lands a jab to the nose.
Perkules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkules misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Perkules stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Perkules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkules.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Perkules avoids it well.
Perkules seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perkules connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Perkules punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkules lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkules tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swanson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkules - the referee stops the clock and Swanson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkules. Swanson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
A punch combination from Perkules misses.
Donk. Perkules catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Perkules tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
Perkules throws a leg kick
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkules misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws the left hand but Perkules avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Perkules tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkules wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkules throws a body kick that misses
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkules.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it. #T4#
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!
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkules.
Perkules takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkules throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Perkules tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkules lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swanson takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Perkules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Jab from Perkules.
Perkules lands a nice looking body shot.
Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules connects with a high kick.
Perkules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Perkules's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Ilkka Perkules dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Perkules throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkules throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Perkules was not able to check.
Perkules chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkules. That one must have hurt.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkules connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkules throws a leg kick
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Perkules really felt that one!
Perkules misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Perkules misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkules.
Perkules throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Perkules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules misses the shot to the body.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Perkules steps away.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Perkules moved out of range nicely.
Perkules tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkules thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkules.
Perkules scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson cracks Perkules with a good jab.
Perkules throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Swanson slips a straight right by Perkules.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Perkules misses with a body kick.
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!
Perkules with a nice calf kick.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Perkules tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkules.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Perkules wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkules.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Perkules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Perkules manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Perkules keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swanson checks a leg kick.#T3#
Perkules looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Perkules takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkules is wise to it.
A shot to the liver by Perkules. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson slips a straight right by Perkules.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Perkules checks it.
Perkules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules scores with a three punch combo!
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Perkules moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Perkules misses.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkules throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Perkules lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
A jab from Swanson misses. #T4#
Swanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkules is just out of range.
Perkules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Perkules scores with a leg kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkules jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perkules takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Perkules.
A head kick misses from Perkules.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkules to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkules looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Perkules feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkules 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Cortez misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Swanson. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Cortez has been cut.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortez connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortez throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez looks winded!
Swanson lands a body shot.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
Swanson pushes Cortez away with a front kick.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Cortez is rocked!
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
A head kick by Swanson - that's a beauty! Cortez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Swanson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Tonkov shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tonkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Tonkov moves out of range.
Tonkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonkov feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Tonkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonkov is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it. #TD#
Tonkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to buck Tonkov off but Tonkov is having none of it.
Swanson is letting Tonkov control him for a moment.
Swanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tonkov advances nicely into full mount.
Swanson is trying desperately to improve position.
Tonkov wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Tonkov controlling his opponent.
Swanson holds on for dear life.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swanson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Swanson can't escape the position.
Tonkov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tonkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tonkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swanson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swanson tries to hold on but Tonkov postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swanson is looking to get to half guard.
Tonkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Tonkov's attempts to control the action.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sagai Tonkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Tonkov throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Tonkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Tonkov scores with a nice body kick.
Tonkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.#CL#
Tonkov rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonkov.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tonkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swanson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonkov wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Tonkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Swanson pulls Tonkov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonkov trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Tonkov wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Swanson pulls Tonkov in close to prevent any damage.
Tonkov is stalling in the full guard.
Sagai Tonkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonkov wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Tonkov pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tonkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonkov.#TD#
Tonkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swanson sprawls well initially but Tonkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swanson is staying active underneath Tonkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonkov trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Tonkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working. #T3#
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Tonkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sagai Tonkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Tonkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson digs a good hook to Tonkov's body.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Tonkov.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Tonkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swanson has Tonkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tonkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson is pulling down on Tonkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonkov, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sagai Tonkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tonkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonkov misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Tonkov moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonkov fails with the takedown.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sagai Tonkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Tonkov shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tonkov shrugs it off.
Tonkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Tonkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Tonkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson stuns Tonkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tonkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonkov on the side of the head.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Tonkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson wants to control but Tonkov postures up.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagai Tonkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tonkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Swanson is trying to control Tonkov's posture but Tonkov avoids it.
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swanson is trying to control Tonkov's posture but Tonkov avoids it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tonkov controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tonkov avoids it.
Tonkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Tonkov persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Swanson lands.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonkov.
Tonkov blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Tonkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonkov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Tonkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Tonkov blocking some punches.
Tonkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson is looking to slow Tonkov down with leg kicks.
Tonkov moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Tonkov stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Tonkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swanson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonkov wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Tonkov is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TC 17 Mil $ GP vol. 3.1
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Nti misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Nti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nti.
Swanson's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nti throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Nti.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Nti ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Nti misses with a hook.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Nti.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab. #T1#
Nti misses with a series of wild punches.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Swanson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Swanson slips a jab from Nti.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nti wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Nti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Nti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson jabs at Nti's body.#T2#
Nti throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Nti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Nti.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
Swanson moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nti's head backwards.
Nti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nti throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Nti's front leg but catches the back leg as Nti tries to avoid it.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Nti slips a jab from Swanson.
Nti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson is looking to slow Nti down with leg kicks.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Nice uppercut there from Nti.
Nti scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nti swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Nti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nti moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Nti throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson throws a low kick but Nti avoids it.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nti.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Nti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson slips a jab from Nti.
Nti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a good cross that connects.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nti swings widly with a right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson slips under a jab from Nti.
Nti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Nti.
Nti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.#CL#
Nti rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Nti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Nti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Nti misses.
Nti lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Nti lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson scores with a jab. Nti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nti.
Nti throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Nti forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Nti.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Nti. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nti lands with a cross.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nti checks a leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Nti blocks the low kick.
Nti throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nti finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Nti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Nti dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nti.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Nti moved away.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Nti moved away.
Good work by Nti as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson lands a body shot. #CL#
Nti moves into the clinch successfully.
Nti blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Nice body punch from Nti - that landed with a thud.
Swanson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head. #T1#
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Nti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Nti.#CL#
Nti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nti prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Nti breaks the clinch.
Nti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nti misses the jab.#T2#
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nti forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Good exchange - Nti coming out on top.
Swanson slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Nti's leg. Nti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Nti throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.#CL#
Nti clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
A jab from Nti misses.
Nti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nti misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Nti moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Nti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Nti moves out of range easily.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Swanson is 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 Samuel Nti.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!

Event: TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahonen is able to avoid easily.
Swanson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ahonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swanson did well to prevent Ahonen getting side control.
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.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ahonen wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Swanson trying to get back to full guard but Ahonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Swanson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ahonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swanson wants to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen unloads with some shots from mount but Swanson bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Ahonen misses with a head shot.
Swanson tries to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahonen lands a couple of good shots and Swanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson wants to escape the position.
Ahonen not allowing Swanson to control his hands.
Ahonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Ahonen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Despite being in a bad position, Swanson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ahonen lands punches and elbows.
Swanson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ahonen's guard. Nice work there by Swanson. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily. #SUB2#
Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Ahonen's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Swanson won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here. #SU#
Swanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahonen, up you get!
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Swanson tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen 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#
Swanson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a single leg into guard. Swanson didn't expect that.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swanson tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ahonen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Swanson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Swanson!
Ahonen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The referee asks Swanson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Swanson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahonen is trying to control Swanson's posture but Swanson avoids it.
Ahonen tries to buck Swanson off but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson wants to stand but Ahonen has his arm trapped.
Swanson controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen is looking to regain half guard here but Swanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Swanson thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it
and Ahonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
Ahonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Ahonen's torso.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahonen punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swanson enables Ahonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahonen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Ahonen lands a decent shot there.
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet. #SUB2#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahonen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as Ahonen sits in half guard.
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Swanson is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahonen throws a lazy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson motions for Ahonen to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahonen blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahonen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 2
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Horn.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horn throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Horn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horn misses with a body kick.
Horn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Horn throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horn throws out a leg kick but Swanson moves out of range and Horn only half commits. #T1#
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Horn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horn back to the cage. Swanson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Horn.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horn with a body shot.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Horn.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Horn throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson motions for Horn to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horn lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horn's sensitive parts.
Horn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horn.
It looked like Horn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Horn blocks the leg kick.
Horn is looking to clinch.
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Horn should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Horn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Horn as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horn rather than just go for the knockout.
Horn slips a straight right by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Horn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horn misses with a body shot.
Horn misses with a low kick.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horn.
Horn lands with a good body shot.
Horn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Horn works the jab nicely.
Swanson slips under a jab from Horn.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Horn is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Horn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Horn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swanson misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Horn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Horn's knee but Horn avoids it well.
Swanson is looking to slow Horn down with leg kicks.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Swanson throws a hook but Horn avoids it easily.
Horn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horn throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Swanson stuns Horn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Horn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
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#
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horn scores with a body shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Horn misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Horn.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Horn.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Horn misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn stalks Swanson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swanson's face. Swanson staggers backwards, shaken.
Horn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn lands with a kick to the temple. Swanson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Horn throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Horn dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Horn.
Horn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Horn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
Horn with a jab.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Swanson catches Horn right on the button with a cross.
Horn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horn. Horn obviously looking to wear him down.
Horn cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Horn. Beautiful body shot.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range. #T2#
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Horn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.
Horn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson throws a low kick but Horn avoids it.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horn's sensitive parts.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Horn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head.
Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Horn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily.
Horn misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horn.
Horn is looking to clinch. #T3#
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Horn moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Horn moved away.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horn.
Horn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horn lands a jab.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horn misses with a low kick.
Horn slips under a jab.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Horn.
Horn tries to clinch up.
Swanson stalks Horn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Horn's face. Horn staggers backwards, shaken.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Horn. #T4#
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Horn moved away.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Horn's ribs.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn misses with a looping right.
Horn throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Jon Horn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses.
Horn lands a high kick!
Horn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horn misses with a body shot.
Swanson with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Horn lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Horn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swanson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Horn tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Horn to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swanson!
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson throws a low kick but Horn moves out of range easily.
Horn misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horn blocks the body kick.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson cracks Horn with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horn.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Horn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Horn's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Horn slips a jab from Swanson.
Horn looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Horn is out of range.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Swanson is looking to slow Horn down with leg kicks.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Horn rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.#T3##BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Horn.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
Horn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range.
Horn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Horn lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horn.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horn can pounce on him.
Horn lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Horn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson cracks Horn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swanson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Swanson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson scores with the left hand. Horn knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horn tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Horn eats them both and turns towards Swanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Horn is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Swanson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Our winner, Benedicte Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TC 3: Knock Out vs Inspektor B
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penn scores with a one two! Swanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Penn misses.
Swanson moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swanson slips under a jab from Penn.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swanson throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
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!
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Swanson trying to remain calm as Penn controls from the top position.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Penn controlling the position from side mount.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Penn wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn slips a jab from Swanson.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Penn moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn connects with a body shot.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
A nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Penn slips a straight right by Swanson.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson scores with a hook.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Swanson is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.#T2#
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson with a jab.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Swanson. #T3#
Penn blocks the body kick.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson pushes Penn away with a front kick.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Penn throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Penn down.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Penn tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Swanson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Penn throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
Swanson lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Swanson slips a jab from Penn.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Swanson checks a leg kick.#TD#
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson controlling Penn's posture.
Swanson trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Our winner, Benedicte Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Galaxy 6: Phenomena
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Swanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn misses the jab.
Horn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Horn saw that one coming.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it.#T1#
Swanson throws a right and a left that Horn avoids nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick but Horn moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horn lands a high kick!
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Horn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Swanson is looking for the big counter here.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Horn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch.
Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horn. That one must have hurt.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Horn blocks a leg kick.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Swanson.
Horn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
Horn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Horn avoids nicely.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Horn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson scores with a jab. Horn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Horn moved away.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Horn.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from Horn tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Horn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Horn.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.#T4#
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Horn throws a head kick that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Horn avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Horn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horn throws a series of punches but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson jabs Horn right on the nose. Horn blinks but takes it well.
Horn slips a jab from Swanson.
Horn connects with a single shot there.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Horn connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horn slips under a jab.
Horn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Horn.
An inside leg kick lands from Horn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swanson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch.
Horn scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Horn.
Horn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Swanson lands.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily.
Swanson cracks Horn with a good jab.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horn.
Horn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horn scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Horn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horn defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Horn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swanson's head.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swanson throws a hook but Horn avoids it easily.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Swanson throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
As Swanson tries to get set, Horn tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Horn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Horn.
Horn moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Horn cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horn dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Horn swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Horn works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Horn misses with a body punch
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Horn misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands a slapping body shot.
Horn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horn throws a shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Horn avoids nicely.
Horn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Horn.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Horn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horn throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Horn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Swanson.
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 Jon Horn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Horn saw that one coming.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Horn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Horn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Horn.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Horn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horn lands with a good body shot.
Horn checks a low kick from Swanson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horn checks a leg kick.
Swanson tries to work over Horn's front leg with a kick but Horn checks it.
Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Horn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Horn misses.
Swanson jabs Horn right on the nose. Horn blinks but takes it well.
Horn checks a leg kick.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Horn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horn misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
No joy there for Horn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
As Swanson backs away, Horn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Horn sees coming a mile off.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Horn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Swanson lands but Horn takes it in his stride.
Horn scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Horn connects with a looping right hand.
Horn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Horn checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
Horn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn.
Horn looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A clash of legs there as Horn blocks the low kick.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Horn closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horn cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Horn is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Horn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Horn.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horn's head backwards.
Horn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn lands the left hand.
Horn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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 Jon Horn.
I think Horn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Horn!

Event: Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
A short left from Silva. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson connects with a high kick. #T2#
Silva takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Silva.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Silva avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Silva throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A lazy body kick from Swanson
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check. #CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swanson is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Swanson slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Silva clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Silva counters with a head kick that drops Swanson to the mat! Swanson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Swanson is rocked!
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Swanson moves out of range as Silva strikes.#T3#
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Silva throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swanson!
Silva lands an overhand right.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it. #T4#
Swanson scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Swanson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Starling Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Silva. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Silva shrugs it off though.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Swanson tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Swanson catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swanson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva staying out of range there.#T4#
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson motions for Silva to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming. #CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
I think Silva 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Starling Silva!
A victorious Starling Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GALAXY 1- A Star is Born
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Austin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Austin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Austin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Austin lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson tries to clinch
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Austin blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Austin tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson has Austin pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Austin misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Austin shrugs it off.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson. #T2##CL2#
Swanson rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards. #BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Austin cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Austin looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson slips under a jab from Austin.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Austin off balance momentarily.
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Austin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Austin avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Austin feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.#T2#
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kyle Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Swanson misses. #T3#
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Austin shrugs it off though. #T4#
Swanson backs away from a small jab... but Austin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Swanson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Austin with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Austin!
A very excited looking Kyle Austin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PL MMA 41
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Reyvolt walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Reyvolt's head back.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyvolt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson is looking to slow Reyvolt down with leg kicks. #T1#
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Reyvolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyvolt.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Reyvolt's belly button to the back.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reyvolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reyvolt scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Reyvolt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. #T2#
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reyvolt's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Reyvolt down.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reyvolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Swanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reyvolt takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Reyvolt is rocked!
Swanson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Reyvolt - he's out on his feet here! Swanson follows up with another monster hook that separates Reyvolt from consciousness! Reyvolt falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Swanson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benedicte Swanson!
After winning the bout, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PL MMA 35 265+ Tournament
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
White is looking to clinch.
White lands the left hand.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
White throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Swanson misses with a straight right. #CL#
White rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson prevents a body shot from White.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson trying to land knees to the body.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from White.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
White pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
White is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Swanson can't fight it off and eventually White manages to take the fight to the floor. Swanson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Swanson is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
White 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Swanson stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from White.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. White will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but White moved away.#CL#
White has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Swanson. #TD#
White gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
White wants to improve his position but instead Swanson has moved into half guard.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T4#
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Swanson prevents White from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swanson tries to land a body kick#TD#
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swanson is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White working Swanson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
Swanson is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
White thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White tries to pass to full mount but Swanson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Ronnie White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White won't allow Swanson to sweep him here. #T2#
White chips away with some ground and pound.
White passes into half guard.
Swanson is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
Swanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson won't allow White to pass to mount.
White wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson controlling the position well.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard. #T3#
Swanson wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swanson is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.#CL#
White has managed to clinch. #TD#
White has Swanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Swanson tumbling to the mat - White dives into Swanson's guard.
White landing with the ground and pound.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
White throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie White dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
White shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
White gets a clinch.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson wants to stall.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
White has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Swanson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Swanson can turn it around.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it. #T1#
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
White throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson slips a jab from White.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
White darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
White lands with a right to the head.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
White lands with a left to the head.
White is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Swanson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
White is trying to drag Swanson to the mat but Swanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
White moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson tries to land a body kick
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronnie White is winning the standup battle so far.
White connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
White gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Swanson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
A very excited looking Ronnie White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 28 Silva vs Swanson
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Swanson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips under a jab from Swanson.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Swanson misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Swanson blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson checks a low kick from Silva.#T2#
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silva avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Swanson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Swanson misses
letting Silva counter with 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!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
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#
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Swanson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Silva is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva blocks a head kick by Swanson. #T2#
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.#T3#
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Swanson slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
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!
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swanson just manages to avoid it.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A left lands for Silva.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva checks a low kick from Swanson.
Silva defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.#T2#
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Silva keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Silva tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Silva lands a body shot.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swanson tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Silva.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
Starling Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Silva prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva. #T4#
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands an uppercut.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Swanson drops his hands momentarily. Silva doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Swanson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Swanson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Swanson jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
As Swanson tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson checks a low kick from Johnson.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Swanson blocks a head kick by Johnson. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson wants to break free but Johnson has control.
A bit of stalling here from Swanson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Swanson. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a jab.#T3#
Johnson defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Swanson cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Swanson thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Johnson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swanson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Swanson tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Swanson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson checks a low kick from Swanson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a right hand. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Swanson blocks a jab.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Swanson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson! #CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson lands a two punch combo.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Swanson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Swanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Niederreiter shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Niederreiter, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Niederreiter.
Swanson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niederreiter.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
Niederreiter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Niederreiter in side control, throwing shots but Swanson defends.
Niederreiter 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.
Niederreiter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Niederreiter misses with the ground and pound.
Niederreiter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Niederreiter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Swanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Niederreiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Niederreiter lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Niederreiter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Niederreiter is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
Niederreiter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niederreiter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson is pulling down on Niederreiter's head to control his posture. #T2#
Niederreiter throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Niederreiter throws a big elbow that misses.
Niederreiter is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Niederreiter throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson pulls Niederreiter in to control the position.
Niederreiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niederreiter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niederreiter throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niederreiter is one step ahead there. #T3#
Niederreiter throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Niederreiter controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
Niederreiter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Niederreiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niederreiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
Niederreiter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Niederreiter holds on and takes a little breather.
Niederreiter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Niederreiter being controlled here momentarily.
Niederreiter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niederreiter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Swanson regains half guard, as Niederreiter was trying to land strikes.
Swanson is looking to control Niederreiter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that round.
That's time! Niederreiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Swanson cracks the inside of Niederreiter's front leg.
Niederreiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niederreiter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niederreiter fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Niederreiter pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Niederreiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Niederreiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Niederreiter down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niederreiter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Niederreiter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niederreiter has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niederreiter's calf.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson cracks Niederreiter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niederreiter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niederreiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Niederreiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson leaves Niederreiter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niederreiter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Niederreiter in his tracks.
Niederreiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Niederreiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson lands with a hook. Niederreiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Niederreiter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson sizes up Niederreiter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Niederreiter misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Niederreiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Swanson.
Niederreiter tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Niederreiter is rocked!
Swanson pushes Niederreiter away with a front kick.
Oh Niederreiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Niederreiter's side.
Niederreiter seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Swanson tenderised Niederreiter's leg. Niederreiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niederreiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Swanson lands.
Swanson cracks a nice hook into Niederreiter's ribs.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Niederreiter's body. Niederreiter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Niederreiter dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niederreiter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niederreiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Swanson cracks Niederreiter with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Niederreiter tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Swanson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Niederreiter is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alborov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Alborov's head.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alborov checks the leg kick.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Alborov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Alborov.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov. #CL#
Alborov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Alborov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alborov takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alborov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alborov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alborov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson cracks Alborov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alborov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alborov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.#T2##CL#
Alborov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.#BC#
Alborov manages to break the clinch.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Alborov throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat. #CL#
Alborov gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alborov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Alborov.
Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alborov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Alborov throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Alborov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alborov duly obliges.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alborov cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Alborov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a body punch but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Swanson misses.
A quick step to the side and Alborov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alborov is looking to counter punch.
Alborov shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Alborov slips under a jab from Swanson.
Alborov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a left hand
letting Alborov counter with a right hand.
Alborov misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson jabs at Alborov's body.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alborov is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alborov.
Alborov throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson lands a jab to Alborov's midsection.#T1#
Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alborov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
A left lands for Alborov.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov.
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Alborov avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Alborov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alborov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alborov throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Alborov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking. #T3#
Swanson takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Swanson misses
enabling Alborov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Alborov pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alborov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alborov lands a nice knee to the body.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alborov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson works Alborov's body with a nice hook.
Alborov moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick. #T4#
Alborov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Alborov fails to land the takedown.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alborov with a body shot.#CL#
Alborov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Alborov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alborov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson jabs Alborov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alborov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alborov.
Alborov fails with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy body kick from Swanson
and Alborov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Alborov clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Alborov is out of range.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alborov tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson slips under a jab from Alborov.
Swanson digs a good hook to Alborov's body.
Alborov misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.#CL#
Alborov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Alborov works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alborov lands with a short shot to the head.
Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short uppercut from Alborov.
Good body shot from Alborov.
Alborov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alborov lands a jab.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Alborov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swanson controlling the action here for a moment.
Alborov presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alborov tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Alborov.
Alborov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swanson backwards. #T3#
Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irbek Alborov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alborov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alborov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alborov pushes Swanson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alborov counter with a right hand.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Alborov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alborov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alborov avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov.#KD#
Alborov lands a big right hand that sends Swanson crashing to the mat! Alborov stays standing though and waves Swanson back to his feet!#ROC#
Swanson is rocked!
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a right hand #KD#
and Alborov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Swanson! Alborov lets Swanson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irbek Alborov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Kidd connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kidd to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Kidd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Kidd tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kidd is predictable there
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Swanson slips a jab from Kidd.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Kidd 's knee.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Swanson catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Kidd's torso.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kidd off the cage and back into range.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kidd.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target. #T4#
Kidd staying out of range there.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Kidd moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kidd thinking.
Kidd misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Kidd blocks a jab.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kidd.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kidd's sensitive parts.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.#T1#
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson is looking to slow Kidd down with leg kicks.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Good shot there by Swanson.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.#T3#
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Swanson scores with a nice body kick.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Kidd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson thows a body kick. Kidd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kidd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Kidd cracks the inside of Swanson's front leg.
Swanson wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1-2. Kidd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
Swanson throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kidd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Swanson has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd lands with a cross.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.#T2#
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A big right from Swanson misses.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Kidd moved away.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Kidd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Kidd's legs.
Kidd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kidd. That did some damage!
Kidd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.#T4#
Kidd lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Tyson Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Swanson.
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!
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Kidd misses the jab.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Kidd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Boulder has been cut.#CL#
Boulder has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Boulder cracks Swanson with a nice body shot.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulder lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Boulder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Boulder has double underhooks.
Boulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Boulder. #T1#
Swanson can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Boulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boulder lands a left hand.
Boulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boulder.
Swanson tries to break free but Boulder pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Boulder.
Boulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Swanson.
Boulder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boulder presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Boulder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Boulder.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Boulder avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boulder won't allow it.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boulder won't allow it.
Boulder lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Swanson.
Boulder misses with a body punch.
Boulder works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Boulder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Boulder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Boulder wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulder.
Swanson is looking for the big counter here.
Boulder blocks a leg kick.
Boulder misses with a looping left.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
enabling Boulder to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulder.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boulder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boulder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson swings for the body but Boulder moves out of range.
Boulder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Boulder looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Boulder drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
Boulder stands up over Swanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson seems keen to control Boulder's posture.#T4#
Boulder passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boulder thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Boulder.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulder connects with a nice short shot to Swanson's temple.
Boulder 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.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boulder.
Boulder stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Boulder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Boulder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Boulder avoids nicely.
Boulder takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Boulder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boulder moves out of range of the body kick.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Boulder.
Boulder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulder tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder throws a big shot that misses.
Boulder lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson defending well as Boulder loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Boulder.
Boulder takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Boulder throws a body shot but no joy.
Boulder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Boulder feints and as Swanson raises his hands in defense, Boulder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Boulder from controlling successfully.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulder postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Boulder cracks Swanson with a solid left hand.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boulder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Boulder is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Boulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard. #REVR#
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boris Boulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Boulder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Boulder distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Boulder trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boulder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boulder throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Boulder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Boulder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulder or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
Boulder slips under a jab.
Boulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Boulder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boulder throws a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Boulder on that attempt.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulder manages to avoid it.
It looked like Boulder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swanson.#CL#
Boulder rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries a body shot but Boulder blocks it.
Boulder digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulder controls his hands.
Boulder can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Boulder stalling. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boulder won't allow it. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Boulder throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulder's calf.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Boulder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulder misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boulder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boulder moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Boulder moved out of range nicely.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulder lands with a right hand. #CL#
Boulder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boulder prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boulder digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Boulder's ribs.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Boulder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boulder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boulder cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boulder cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Boulder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Boulder clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Boulder.
Boulder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson lands a head kick. Boulder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boulder checks a leg kick.
Boris Boulder is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boulder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulder slips under a jab.
Boulder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boulder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulder is out of range.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Boulder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Boulder moves out of range easily.
Boulder checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Boulder's knee but Boulder avoids it well.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Boulder.
Boulder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Boulder counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Boulder lands with a cross.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boulder lands an overhand right.
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulder.
Boulder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Boulder dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Boulder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boulder misses its target.
A head kick by Swanson misses
and Boulder counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulder sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Boulder saw that one coming.
Boulder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boulder lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Boulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boulder 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Boulder!
A very excited looking Boris Boulder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Swanson pushes Alvarez away with a front kick.
Alvarez cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson lands a brutal head kick. Alvarez looks out on his feet and Swanson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Benedicte Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Murray avoids it.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murray tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Murray lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murray 's calf.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Jab by Swanson.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Murray .
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Murray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson slips a straight right by Murray .
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Murray .
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
Murray scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Murray .
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murray moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Murray 's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson moves out of range as Murray strikes.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson feints and then cracks Murray 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Murray blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray . Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson. #T1#
Murray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swanson will feel that in the morning.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson keeps Murray at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it. #T3#
Murray cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Murray .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Murray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murray connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Murray .
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson is looking to chop away at Murray 's legs.
Swanson takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson scores with a head kick.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Murray .
Swanson looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
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#
Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swanson tries to work over Murray 's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it.
Swanson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray connects with a jab.
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!
A low kick from Murray misses
and Swanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Swanson is rocked!
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Murray steps away.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Murray throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Swanson misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Swanson thows a body kick. Murray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson digs a good hook to Murray 's body.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray thuds a left hand into Swanson's body.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murray will feel that in the morning.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murray is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Murray as he checks the leg kick.
Murray scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray checks a low kick from Swanson.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murray . Swanson shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murray , right into the meat.
Murray blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray !
Chad Murray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Barter blocks a leg kick.
Barter is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Barter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Richard Barter 's cut is getting worse.
Barter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson clobbers Barter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Barter is rocked!
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barter .
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Swanson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barter . That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Oh Barter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Barter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barter . That did some damage!
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swanson misses with a hook. Barter ducked under it nicely.
Barter moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Barter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Swanson! Barter is out on his feet! Swanson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson 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.
Richard Barter was interviewed post fight and said 'I will do better next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
A head kick from Swanson lands but Henriksen takes it in his stride.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Henriksen avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henriksen up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swanson smiles and moves away.
Henriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Henriksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson keeps Henriksen at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Henriksen should have avoided that one.
Henriksen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Henriksen's head.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henriksen.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Henriksen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Henriksen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Swanson jabs at Henriksen's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson thows a body kick. Henriksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson cracks the inside of Henriksen's front leg.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
Henriksen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Swanson lands a big head kick that sends Henriksen tumbling to the mat! Swanson takes a step backwards and waves Henriksen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Henriksen is rocked!
Henriksen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Henriksen down.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henriksen momentarily.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Henriksen.
Swanson thumps Henriksen with a low kick.#T4#
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Henriksen's torso.
Swanson feints and then cracks Henriksen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henriksen down.
Donk. Swanson catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Henriksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henriksen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Swanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henriksen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Henriksen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Henriksen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Henriksen's torso.
Swanson cracks Henriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Henriksen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henriksen. That did some damage!#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swanson.
Henriksen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Henriksen off balance momentarily.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Henriksen's ribs.
Henriksen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Henriksen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson and Henriksen are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Swanson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Henriksen into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Swanson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benedicte Swanson!
A less than humble Benedicte Swanson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson thumps Debble with a low kick.
Debble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Debble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Debbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson digs a good hook to Debble's body.
Debble throws out a powerful jab.
Debble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debble lands a body shot.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Debble with that takedown attempt.
Swanson slips a straight right by Debble.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debble with the counter takedown but Swanson avoids it easily.
Debble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Debble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Debble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Debble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Debble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Debble if he has to take too many more of those.
Debble scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Debble coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Debble lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Debble connects with a looping right hand.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Debble avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Debble takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Swanson 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.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Debble moved away.
A big left from Debble misses.
Debble misses with an uppercut.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Debble's ribs.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Swanson scores with a jab. Debble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Debble misses.
Jab from Debble.#T3#
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Debble dives in and scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Debble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Debble preventing the sweep.
Swanson pulls Debble in close to his closed guard and prevents Debble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swanson is trying to keep Debble in close. #ES#
Swanson pushes Debble off and gets back to his feet.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Debble. #T4#
Debble lands with a good body shot.
Debble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Debble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Debble throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Debble connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Debble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Debble lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Debble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Debble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Debble keeps trying to improve his position.
Debble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson pulls Debble in close to prevent any damage.
Debble controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Debble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Debble showed some decent athleticism there.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debble stalling.
Swanson is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Debble is controlling the pace.
Debble is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Debble is controlling well.
Dum Debble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Debble is controlling the pace.
Swanson tries to get to full guard but Debble has control of the leg. #T3#
Debble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Debble is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debble shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson clobbers Debble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Debble moved away.
Debble feints the counter takedown.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Debble saw that one coming.#T4#
Debble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Debble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Debble.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Debble slips the punch.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Debble.
Debble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Debble.
Swanson misses the body punch
and Debble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Debble finds it's target.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
A big right from Debble misses.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Swanson throws a push kick but Debble slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Debble.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dum Debble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Debble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Debble's ribs.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debble lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Debble swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Debble lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.#TD2#
Debble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Debble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Debble controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Swanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Debble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Debble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Debble is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Debble trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Debble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swanson prevents Debble from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face as Debble controls the position.
The adventures of Debble the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debble misses with a takedown
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Debble misses with a shot to the body
and Debble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Debble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Debble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Debble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Debble lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Debble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Debble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Debble controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Debble trying to move into half guard but instead Swanson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Debble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Debble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Debble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Debble not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dum Debble.
Well Debble 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dum Debble!
Dum Debble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 17
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Moore avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a hook
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Moore moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moore throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Moore with a hook.
Swanson lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Nice cross by Swanson.#T3#
Swanson misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a solid body kick.
We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it. #T4#
Swanson tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Moore's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore scores with a push kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moore tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Moore thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Swanson tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.#T2#
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Moore counters with a solid body kick.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Swanson
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson takes one on the button.#T3#
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swanson throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson misses the jab.
Moore looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Swanson cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Swanson tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Swanson misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Moore blocks it.
Swanson pushes Moore away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Moore.
Swanson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moore avoids it.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Swanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily.
Moore avoids the head kick by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected. #T4#
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Moore.
I think Moore 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alan Moore!
Alan Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AEW 9
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Justis blocks the low kick.
Justis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Justis lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Justis throws out a powerful jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justis, right into the meat.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justis looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Justis clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Justis lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Justis takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Justis there.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Justis momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Justis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
Justis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justis.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Justis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Justis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Justis looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Justis lands with a right hand.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Justis saw that one coming.
Justis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Justis throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Justis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Justis lands.
Swanson slips under a jab from Justis.
Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justis tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Justis misses with a straight right.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Justis throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Justis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justis loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Justis steps away.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Justis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Justis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Justis if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justis is able to avoid easily.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Justis misses.
Swanson throws a big counter head kick but Justis avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Justis checks it.
Justis throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson slips a jab from Justis.
Justis blocks a jab.
Justis throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Justis down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Justis swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justis.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Justis with a nice cross.
A jab from Justis finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Justis off balance momentarily.
Justis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Justis.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson throws a push kick but Justis slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justis scores with a punch to the head.
Justis cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Justis missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a leg kick but Justis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Justis throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson lands a head kick. Justis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Justis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Justis.
Swanson is looking to slow Justis down with leg kicks.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Justis lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Justis in the body.
Justis tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justis checks it well.
Justis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Justis darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson is working Justis over against the cage.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Justis won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Justis breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that round.
That's time! Justis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Justis moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Justis moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justis finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Justis checks it
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Justis's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Justis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis working the ground and pound.
Justis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SU#
Justis decides to stand back up. Justis steps back and let's Swanson get back to his feet.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
A jab from Justis misses.
Justis blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Justis lands a jab to the head.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justis throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Justis throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Justis swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justis connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swanson.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justis tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Justis.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Justis checks it.
Justis misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justis throws a right hand that misses
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justis.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Justis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Justis.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson tries a low kick but Justis avoids it.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Justis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Justis. #T3#
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Justis misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson lands with a hook. Justis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson misses with a hook.
A jab from Justis misses.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Justis throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justis shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Justis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justis.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Justis. #T4#
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!
Justis connects with a nice looking jab.
Justis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Justis as he checks the leg kick.
Justis throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Justis throws a combination. Swanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justis misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Justis avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Justis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson keeps Justis at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that second round.
That's time! Justis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Justis looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Justis saw it coming and moves away.
Justis misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Justis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
Justis blocks a leg kick.
Justis throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Justis.
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.#T1#
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Justis moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Justis checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Justis cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
Justis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Justis digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
Justis connects with the punch.
Justis fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Justis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Justis throws out a powerful jab.
Justis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justis is able to avoid easily.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Justis moved out of range.
Justis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Justis throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis throws out a powerful jab.
Justis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Justis's leg. Justis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justis misses with a hook.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Justis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Justis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson misses with a low kick. #T3#
Justis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson slips a jab from Justis.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Donk. Justis catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Justis tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson throws a push kick but Justis slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justis can pounce on him.
Justis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Justis moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Justis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Justis. Beautiful body shot.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson slips a jab from Justis.
Justis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Justis scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Justis.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
A shot to the liver by Justis. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Justis misses.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson slips under a jab.
No joy there for Justis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justis blocks a jab.
Justis looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justis 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.
Casanova just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSwanson.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Casanova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Casanova persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Casanova's knee momentarily.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casanovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson 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.
Casanova takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Casanova has been cut.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Casanova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Casanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Casanova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Casanova thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Casanova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson gets full guard.
Casanova being controlled here momentarily.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
Casanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.#T2#
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Casanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Casanova stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Casanova is pushing down on Swanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
Casanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Swanson is controlling Casanova's trapped leg to prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.#T3#
Casanova with the ground and pound but Swanson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Casanova trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Casanova controls the pace.
Casanova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Casanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Casanova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casanova tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova.
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Casanova throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Casanova throws a big right hand that misses.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Casanova will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
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#
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Casanova shakes it off.
Casanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swanson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson! #TD2#
Swanson gets caught napping as Casanova dives in and scores a takedown. Swanson manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Casanova controls the pace.#T1#
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Casanova from controlling successfully.
Casanova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson is controlling Casanova's posture.
Swanson looking to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Casanova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casanova throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casanova's guard. Nice move by Swanson!#REVR#
Casanova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard. #REVB#
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Casanova is proving a slippery customer.
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Casanova is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Casanova is one step ahead there. #T3#
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casanova works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Casanova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swanson has control of Casanova's left arm, preventing Casanova from doing any damage.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Casanova isn't so interested in that idea.
Casanova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow. #T4#
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson looking to control.
Casanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Casanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova'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#
Swanson leaves Casanova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casanova takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Casanova looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Casanova drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
Casanova throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casanova 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.
Casanova striking from his own guard.
Casanova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson stays in close to Casanova's body and controls the position. #T1#
Casanova 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.
Casanova keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Casanova wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Swanson stands up from Casanova's guard - Swanson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Casanova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swanson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Casanova.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Casanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Casanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Casanova didn't see that one coming.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Casanova's body.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Swanson is looking to slow Casanova down with leg kicks. #T3#
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Casanova's body. Casanova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monte Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Casanova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casanova manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
Casanova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Casanova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson. #T4#
Casanova shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Casanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Casanova moved out of range.
Casanova tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Casanova drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Swanson follows Casanova to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Shah misses with a double jab
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Shah as he connects with a hook.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shah.
Shah throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Shah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Shah closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson keeps control of Shah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shah prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Swanson is stalling here.
Shah misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Shah tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson has a couple of punches blocked by Shah. #BC#
Shah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Shah.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Swanson tests Shah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shah misses with a double jab
and Swanson counters with a body kick that stops Shah in his tracks momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shah connects with a body shot.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Shah is out of range. #T2#
Shah throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shah lands with a good body shot.
Shah misses with a hook to the body
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah throws a shot to the body.
Shah misses with a body shot
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Shah forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Shah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shah has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shah smiles and moves away.
Shah misses with a few strikes there.
Shah backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Shah ducks down to avoid it.
Shah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.#CL#
Shah moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Shah breaks the clinch.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Shah stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson cracks Shah with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Akbar Shah has been cut.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Shah misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Shah.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shah with a body shot.
Shah ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shah looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.#T4#
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shah is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shah throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.#CL#
Shah has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson effectively controlling the action here.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shah working aggressively here.
Shah misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akbar Shah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akbar Shah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akbar Shah is winning the standup battle so far.
Shah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Shah tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Shah connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Shah misses with a lunging right hand
and Shah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Shah is rocked!
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akbar Shah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shah tries to clinch up.
Shah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shah.
Shah throws out a powerful jab.
Shah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Shah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shah works over Swanson's head and body with a nice combination.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Shah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Shah slips the punch.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Shah.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Shah seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Shah seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson takes a swing at Shah's ribcage but misses.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Shah off balance momentarily.#T2#
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Shah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Shah wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Shah misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Shah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shah throws a series of strikes that have Swanson backpedaling.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swanson eats them both and turns towards Shah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Shah misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Swanson cracks Shah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson throws a right hand that Shah ducks under and follows up with a left that Shah also avoids with ease.
Shah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shah avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shah misses the target.
Shah scores with a punch to the head.
Shah lands a jab-cross combination.
Shah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shah misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shah avoids a kick to the body.
Shah misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson thumps Shah with a low kick.#T4#
Shah misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Shah down.
Shah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Shah steps away.
Shah ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Swanson counters with a nice right hand that sends Shah toppling to the canvas! Shah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Swanson finish him?!#CUT2#
Akbar Shah's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shah swinging wildly here.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akbar Shah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a huge left! Shah is in big trouble! He's backing up but Swanson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shah from any more damage. A dominating finish by Swanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Swanson cracks Liaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Liaw.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Liaw gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Liaw moves into the clinch.
Liaw tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Liaw wants a takedown.
Liaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liaw is trying to push Swanson away but Swanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liaw smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Liaw misses.
A head kick misses from Liaw.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Liaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Swanson. #T1#
Liaw is looking to clinch.
Liaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liaw throws a lazy head kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Liaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liaw cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Liaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Liaw is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liaw under the eye.
Swanson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Liaw.#CL#
Liaw closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Liaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Liaw down. #T2#
Liaw scores with a shot to the body.
Liaw misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Liaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liaw throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Liaw closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson prevents Liaw from breaking the clinch.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liaw has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Liaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liaw.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Liaw is looking to clinch.
Liaw backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Liaw.
Liaw moves to clinch but Swanson breaks away
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Liaw 's knee.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Liaw shrugs it off though.
Swanson motions for Liaw to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Liaw does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Liaw has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Liaw had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
and Liaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Liaw finds it's target.#CL#
Liaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Swanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liaw's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Swanson tries to keep at a distance but Liaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swanson tries a body shot but Liaw blocks it. #BC#
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weimin Liaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Liaw wants to clinch.#CL#
Liaw darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.#BC#
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Liaw rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson tries a body shot but Liaw blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Liaw rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liaw wants to clinch.#T1#
Liaw tries to clinch
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Liaw as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Liaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swanson tries to circle away but Liaw has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Liaw.
Liaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Liaw closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Liaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liaw is able to avoid easily.
Liaw throws a counter high kick but Swanson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Liaw.
A cross from Swanson lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liaw takes one to the side of the head.
Liaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swanson counters with a body kick that stops Liaw in his tracks momentarily.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Liaw wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Liaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Liaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Liaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson throws a body punch but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Swanson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weimin Liaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liaw checks it well.
Liaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liaw.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Liaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liaw has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Liaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Liaw gets a clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Liaw clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Liaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liaw slips a jab from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Liaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Liaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Liaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Liaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Liaw misses. #CL#
Liaw moves into the clinch.#BC#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Liaw moves into the clinch.
Swanson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Liaw successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Swanson gets to his feet. Liaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Liaw tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Liaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liaw darts in trying to clinch
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson with a jab.
Swanson swings for the body but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.#ROC2#
Liaw is rocked!#CL#
Liaw closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liaw smiles and moves away.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Liaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Liaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Liaw rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson stalls.
A shot in the inside from Swanson.
Liaw has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Liaw is working for takedown but Swanson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Liaw tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range. #T3#
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liaw misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Liaw avoids it with no problem.
Liaw checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Liaw misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liaw wants to clinch.
Liaw tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Liaw misses with a straight right.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Liaw.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Liaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Liaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Liaw has managed to clinch. #BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Liaw rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Liaw closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Liaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Liaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Swanson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shah misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shah connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson moves out of range.
Shah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shah on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shah as he connects with a hook.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
That kick from Swanson tenderised Shah's leg. Shah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shah throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson moves forwards but Shah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shah misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Shah misses with the combination.
Akbar Shah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shah to score with a decent uppercut.
Shah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shah clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Shah throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shah misses with the combination.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Shah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Shah throws a good cross that connects.
Shah lands a jab.
Shah blocks the body kick.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Shah's side.
Swanson swings for the body but Shah moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
Shah throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Shah misses with the combination.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Shah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shah.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Shah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Shah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Shah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks. #CL#
Shah rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Shah tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position. #T4#
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Shah is controlling him.
Swanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shah's sensitive parts.
Shah lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.
Shah tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Shah rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Shah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Shah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akbar Shah dominated that round.
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#
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shah moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shah misses its target.
Swanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson tries a body shot but Shah blocks it. #BC#
Shah breaks from the clinch.
Shah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Shah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Shah moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Shah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with a hook. Shah ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Shah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shah throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson. #T1#
Swanson blocks a jab.
Shah throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Akbar Shah has been cut.
Shah misses the shot to the body.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.#ROC2#
Shah is rocked!
Akbar Shah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Oh Shah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shah wants to clinch.
Shah lands a slapping body shot.
Shah seems to have got his legs back now.
Shah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shah throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Shah tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Shah tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Shah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Shah's head but Shah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shah is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shah throws out the jab.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Shah instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Shah moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Shah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shah. That did some damage!
Akbar Shah is winning the standup battle so far.
Shah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Shah misses with a wild combination.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shah.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwanson.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Swanson slips a jab from Shah.
Shah misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Shah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Shah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shah takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Shah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Shah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shah drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shah tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Shah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Akbar Shah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akbar Shah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Shah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson cracks Shah with a hook to the temple - Shah is on wobbly legs here! Swanson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shah falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Swanson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benedicte Swanson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shah is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shah misses the target.
Swanson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shah checks it.
Shah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shah slips under a jab.
It looked like Shah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson tries to work over Shah's front leg with a kick but Shah checks it.
As Swanson looks to move away, Shah throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson misses with a hook. Shah ducked under it nicely.
Akbar Shah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the cage. Shah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shah lands with a right hand.
Shah throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shah moves out of range.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson lands with a cross. #T1#
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shah looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shah moved away.
Shah misses with a body shot.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shah.
Shah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Shah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Shah jumps back.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shah blocks it well.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shah.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Shah avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Shah.
Swanson slips a jab from Shah.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Shah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shah has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shah scores with a three punch combo!
Shah misses the shot to the body.
Shah misses with the combination.
Good work by Shah as he checks the leg kick.
Shah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shah.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shah is just out of range.
Swanson tries a low kick but Shah avoids it.
Shah wants to clinch.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Shah avoids it with no problem.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Shah drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage. #T4#
Swanson stalling against the cage. #BC#
Shah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shah is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Shah moves out of range of the strikes.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Swanson looks to move away, Shah throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way.
Shah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson moves out of range as Shah strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akbar Shah will probably get the nod.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Shah looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson takes a swing at Shah's ribcage but misses.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shah does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Shah moves into the clinch.
Shah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swanson keeps control of Shah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Shah manages to break the clinch.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Shah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Akbar Shah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shah lands a head shot.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Shah's leg. Shah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shah fails to land with a series of punches. #T1##CL#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shah.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson is looking to slow Shah down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Shah misses.
Akbar Shah is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shah lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shah tries to clinch up.
Shah misses the shot to the body.
Shah throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Shah throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Shah blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Shah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson throws a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Shah there.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shah throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shah moves his leg out of the way.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Shah moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Shah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Shah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shah misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shah throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shah avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Shah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Shah lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Shah misses.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Shah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shah misses with a body shot.
Shah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Shah blocks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Shah is out of range.
Shah checks a leg kick.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Shah.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shah throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shah moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shah misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shah throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shah does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akbar Shah dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Shah is out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Shah's leg but Shah calmly moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!
Shah connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Shah loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Shah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shah throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shah manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shah avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Shah takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Swanson connects with a right hand. Shah shakes it off.
Shah moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Shah throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Shah's knee but Shah avoids it well.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson with a hook.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shah's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Shah.#T2#
Swanson lands with a kick to the temple. Shah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Shah is rocked!
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Shah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Shah seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson defending well as Shah loads up on a big left hand.
Shah looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Shah is looking for a counter combo.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Shah throws a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a swing at Shah's ribcage but misses.
Shah looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Shah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shah misses with a double jab. #T3#
Shah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shah misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shah on the side of the head.
Shah moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Shah swinging wildly here.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akbar Shah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Shah sees coming a mile off.
Swanson slips under a jab from Shah.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shah was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
A little feinted left hand from Shah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shah lands a slapping body shot.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Shah counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Shah blocks the body kick.
Shah throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Shah misses with a double jab.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Shah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shah.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shah tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Shah just misses with a punch to the body.
Shah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Shah 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akbar Shah!
A victorious Akbar Shah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Debble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Debble shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Debble on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Debble feints the counter takedown.
Debble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Debble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Debble somewhat.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Debble shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Debble avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Debble checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Debble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
Debble just content to control the position.
It looks like Debble might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Debble remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Debble throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Debble working the ground and pound but Swanson is defending the strikes.
Swanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Debble's best efforts.
Debble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Debble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Debble is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Debble is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Debble's head back.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Debble.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Debble checks it.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Debble looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
Debble lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Debble lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson swings for the body but Debble moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Debble.
Swanson throws the left hand but Debble avoids the punch easily.
Debble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Debble.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Debble throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Debble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Debble.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Debble, as that shot connected.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Debble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Debble scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Debble goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Debble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Debble scores with a jab to the head.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debble shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
That kick from Swanson tenderised Debble's leg. Debble is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Debble connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Debble punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Debble misses with a straight right.
Swanson motions for Debble to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Dum Debble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
A jab from Debble does it's job there.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Debble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Debble sees coming a mile off.
Debble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Debble throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson moves out of range as Debble strikes.#T2#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Debble misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Debble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson wants to slow Debble down by chopping away at his legs.
Debble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Debble lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Debble shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Debble throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Debble.
Debble connects with a body shot.#T3#
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Debble as he connects with a hook.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Nice body punch from Debble.
Debble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson misses with a hook. Debble ducked under it nicely.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Swanson misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Debble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swanson is looking to stand back up but Debble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swanson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson trying to control here.
Debble controlling the action here. #T4#
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dum Debble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Debble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debble.
Debble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Swanson thumps Debble with a low kick.
Debble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Debble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Debble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Debble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Debble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Debble's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Debble misses the jab.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
Debble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Debble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swanson defends it well.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Debble.
Debble scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Debble manages to avoid it.
Debble misses with a hook.
Debble avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Debble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Swanson. #T2#
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Debble looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
Swanson feints and then cracks Debble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Debble down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Debble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Debble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Debble gets a takedown into half guard.
Debble content to control rather than advance.
Dum Debble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The adventures of Debble the control monster continue. Boring.
Debble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Debble works his way into side control.
Debble happy to just control the position for now.
Swanson struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dum Debble.
Well Debble 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dum Debble!
Dum Debble decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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