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HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1# McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Swain throws a counter combo. McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. Swain works the jab nicely. McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Swain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick. Swain is looking for the big counter here. Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it. Swain connects with a solid leg kick. A low kick from Swain misses and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Swain throws a head kick that misses. Swain misses the body punch enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. McGregor misses with a body kick. Swain tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way. Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain. A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
This has been an exciting period of action! McGregor is looking to clinch. McGregor 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.
Swain checks a leg kick. Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swain lands a jab-cross combination. Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.#T1# McGregor misses with a body shot.
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming. McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. Swain throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Swain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it. It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. McGregor slips a straight right by Swain. And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Swain blocks it. Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick. Swain 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. Swain works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination. Swain throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Swain only half commits. McGregor misses with a double jab.
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McGregor throws a body shot but no joy. Swain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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! McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swain backs up against the ropes.
Swain blocks a low kick nicely. Swain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain. Swain feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down. Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain. McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Swain. McGregor checks a leg kick. Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Swain throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bru Swain dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it. Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Swain. Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. As Swain backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Decent striking displayed by Swain there. Swain moves out of range of the strikes. Swain throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts. Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick. Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swain misses with a wild combination.
Swain throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off. Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Swain throws a leg kick that is checked and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Swain. 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! McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. McGregor tries to clinch but Swain moves out of range. #T1# Swain throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily. McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Swain throws a leg kick that misses. Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup. Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swain. McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Swain misses its intended target. McGregor swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Swain avoids a kick to the body.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. #T2# McGregor blocks a low kick nicely. Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off. Swain lands a front kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. Swain throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. Swain looks like he wants to counter punch here. McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing. McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head. A low kick from Swain is predictable there #CL# and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGregor. Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swain 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 Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Swain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes. McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely. Swain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swain scrambles back to his feet. Swain pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Swain settles back down. It appears McGregor was looking to counter with a kick there. Swain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain 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 little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Swain throws a leg kick that is checked and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. A right-left combo lands from Swain. 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! McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Swain throws a leg kick #CL# and McGregor counters by clinching up. #BC# McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swain can pounce on him.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Swain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Swain throws a counter combo.#T1# Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it. McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. McGregor misses with a hook. Swain feints a counter leg kick. A swing and a miss from McGregor. Swain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease. Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance. A big left from Swain misses. Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A combination from McGregor does no damage. A head kick misses from Swain. Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Swain misses with a leg kick. Swain connects with a solid leg kick. Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick. Swain unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# McGregor has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# McGregor breaks the clinch.
Swain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Swain slips under a jab. Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor. Swain 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. Swain scores with a jab to the jaw. McGregor slips under a jab from Swain. As Swain tries to get set, McGregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Swain manages to avoid the attempt. McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick. McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McGregor misses with a low kick as Swain jumps back. Swain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Swain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swain. McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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!#R4# A nice inside leg kick there by Swain. That's going to slow McGregor down. Swain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC# McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range. Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swain takes one on the button. A leg kick checked by McGregor. Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. McGregor moves out of range of the body kick. McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Swain's knee but Swain avoids it well. McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Swain misses the shot to the body. Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain. It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain. McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely. Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Swain throws a head kick that misses. McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL# McGregor has Swain up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Swain tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC# McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks. Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Swain throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot. Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain. Swain throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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! McGregor throws a big shot that misses. McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain blocks a jab. McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Swain. McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming. A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick. Swain looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 38:39 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bru Swain! Bru Swain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1# McGregor blocks a low kick nicely. McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease. Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing. Swain takes a shot right to the bread basket. Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss. Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swain throws a nice inside leg kick. McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off. Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter. Swain throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily. McGregor checks a low kick from Swain. Swain throws a body shot but no joy. McGregor checks a low kick from Swain. Swain misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Swain. McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
#T1# Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively. Swain throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. Swain throws a leg kick that is checked letting McGregor counter with a right hand. McGregor throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily. McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. McGregor lands with a nice body punch. A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Swain does a little dance to reset his feet. And Swain responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time. Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. Swain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily. McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Swain misses with a looping left. Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. McGregor checks a leg kick. Swain is looking to score with low kicks. McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick.#T2# Swain misses with a kick to the body and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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! McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it. Swain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor. No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain. Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McGregor throws a hook but Swain blocks it. McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range. A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick. McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# McGregor rushes Swain and presses him up against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Swain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range. Swain throws a body kick that misses. Jab from Swain. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod. That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Swain misses with a leg kick. Swain throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain. McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Swain connects with a leg kick. Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride. Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain. McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Swain circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Swain scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick. Swain wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Swain just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick. A big left from McGregor misses. Swain throws a leg kick that is checked and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Swain throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it. A head kick misses from McGregor. Swain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Swain 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.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick. Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range. McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swain just manages to avoid it. Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs. It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Swain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swain thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him. Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A punch combination from Swain misses. McGregor connects with a single shot there. Swain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.#T2# Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand. Swain throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt. McGregor throws a head kick that misses. Swain throws a half hearted mid kick. McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swain. Swain obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick. McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL# McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#BC# McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup. Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes. Swain misses with a body kick. Swain misses with a body kick. Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick. It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick. McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Swain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head. Good leg kick by McGregor. Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Swain lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover. Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor. #CL# McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes. Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Swain is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks. #BC2# Swain manages to break the clinch.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Swain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well. McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Swain avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back. McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Swain. Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range. McGregor blocks a low kick nicely. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back. McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Swain throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a straight right hand. McGregor throws a leg kick that misses. Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McGregor clobbers Swain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McGregor lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover. Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely. Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Swain moves away from the strike by McGregor. Swain misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming. McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range. Swain misses with a hook. McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Swain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Swain tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it. Swain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor. Swain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McGregor slips a straight right by Swain. Swain looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away. Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4# Nice defenses there by McGregor. McGregor 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 punch combination from McGregor misses. Swain misses with a double jab
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs. McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Swain throws a right and a left that both miss. McGregor tries a low kick but Swain avoids it. Swain flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away. Swain scores with a hook. McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Swain.
Swain looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range. McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. McGregor is looking to clinch. Swain is trying to counter with his kicks. McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range. Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# A good leg kick by Swain. McGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swain misses with a leg kick. McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Swain lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely. McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center. McGregor lands with an overhand left. McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing. Swain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick from McGregor lands but Swain takes it in his stride. Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGregor thumps Swain with a low kick. Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# McGregor looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming. McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Swain throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it. McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter. Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor. An inside leg kick from Swain misses. Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it. Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Swain's torso. Swain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. Swain misses with a low kick. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Swain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 37:39 Judge Josh West scores the fight 39:37 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Swain. Zaire moves out of range as Swain strikes. Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Swain stumbling back into the cage. Swain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire. Swain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice combination there by Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action! Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire lands the left hand. Swain throws a body shot but no joy. A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire. Swain throws a leg kick and Zaire counters with an inside leg kick. Swain is looking to score with low kicks. Zaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Swain misses. Swain tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it. A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire checks a low kick from Swain. Zaire thuds a left hand into Swain's body.#T1# Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage! Swain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A leg kick checked by Zaire. Swain slips under a jab from Zaire. Nice cross by Zaire. Zaire checks a low kick from Swain. Zaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy. Zaire throws a body punch but Swain moves out of range. Zaire connects with a jab. Good leg kick by Zaire. Zaire throws a leg kick that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swain throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well. Swain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Swain looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way. Swain tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way. Swain tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it. Zaire looks to land a left hand but Swain moved out of range nicely.#T2# Swain throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it. Swain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it. Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Swain throws a combination that misses and Zaire counters with a straight right hand. Zaire checks a leg kick nicely. Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it. Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Swain. Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Swain motions for Zaire to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Swain blocks the leg kick.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swain can pounce on him.
Swain looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away. An inside leg kick from Swain misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Swain. Swain tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it. Swain throws a low kick, looking for Zaire's leg but Zaire calmly moves out of range. Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
#T3# Zaire works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination. Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Swain. Swain is looking to score with low kicks. Swain 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.
Swain throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range. Zaire throws a low kick but Swain avoids it. Zaire looks to land a right hand but Swain moved out of range. Swain takes one to the chin there. Swain misses with a body kick. Zaire works Swain's body with a nice hook. Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it. Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swain. Swain only half commits to the counter leg kick. Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swain moves away. Despite the aggression on Swain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Swain is predictable there and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking. Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Swain throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it. Zaire throws a body punch but Swain moves out of range. Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zaire checks a leg kick. A leg kick checked by Zaire. Swain misses with a looping right. Zaire lands a lovely overhand right. An inside leg kick from Zaire misses. Swain misses with a low kick. Zaire connects with a leg kick. Swain throws a leg kick and Zaire counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt. A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Swain moves his leg out of the way. A jab from Swain does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Swain misses and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand. Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Swain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Swain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Swain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zaire lands a jab to the nose. Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Swain misses with a low kick. Swain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Swain fails to land with a series of punches.
Swain throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well. Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far. Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Swain should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Swain defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand. Good standup being displayed there by Swain as he connects with a hook. Swain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it. Swain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bru Swain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Zaire checks the leg kick. Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Swain throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it. Zaire connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off. Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target. A big left from Zaire misses. Swain blocks a low kick nicely. Swain slips under a jab from Zaire. A cross from Swain lands. Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swain moves away. Swain lands a body shot.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swain. Swain misses with a wild body shot. Zaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Swain throws a chopping leg kick but Zaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Swain misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target. Zaire swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Swain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Zaire connects with a body shot. Zaire misses with a low kick. Swain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Zaire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Swain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Swain lands a jab to the nose. Swain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Swain connects with a solid leg kick. Swain swings away with a leg kick that misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zaire has got the better of the exchanges. Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely. Zaire checks a leg kick nicely. Swain throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zaire misses with an uppercut. Zaire tries to land a front kick but Swain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zaire punishes Swain's body with a nice straight punch. Swain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss. Swain throws a quick inside leg kick. Zaire throws a jab when Swain was well out of range. Swain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Swain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Swain throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and Zaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zaire avoids the head kick by Swain.
Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Swain misses with a leg kick and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Swain misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back. Swain tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away.
Zaire swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Swain avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Swain keeps Zaire at a distance using the push kick. Swain slips under a jab. Both fighters circling a little - Zaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# A bone on bone clash there as Swain blocks the leg kick.
Swain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Zaire checks the leg kick. Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Swain sees it coming and checks it nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target. Swain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Swain's head. A good leg kick by Swain. Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Swain's defenses. Swain dodges the punch combination from Zaire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swain moves out of range of the body kick. Decent striking displayed by Zaire there. Zaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Swain's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire 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# Swain tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way. Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Swain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Swain didn't see that one coming. A low kick lands for Swain.
Swain misses with a leg kick. Swain scores with a leg kick.
Zaire is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks. Zaire misses with the combination.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Zaire jabs Swain right on the nose. Swain blinks but takes it well. Zaire throws a big shot that misses. Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swain can do to turn this around? Good leg kick by Swain. Zaire misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Swain. 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! Nice defenses there by Swain. Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively. Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Zaire 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.
Swain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Swain with the inside leg kick. Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swain tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it. Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Swain avoids it. A jab from Zaire misses. Nice body kick there by Zaire. Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Swain lands with a kick to the temple. Zaire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" 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! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage! Swain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# A good leg kick by Swain. Swain tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away.
Swain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Zaire misses with a body kick. Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot. Swain is looking for the big counter here. Swain ducks under a wild hook from Zaire. A little jabbing left from Swain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Swain misses with a low kick.
Zaire blocks a leg kick. Swain misses with a looping right. Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Swain's head. Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swain.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming. #T3# Good work by Zaire as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swain tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down. Swain throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it. Zaire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swain if he has to take too many more of those.
Bru Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zaire looks to land a left hand but Swain moved out of range nicely. Swain throws a leg kick that is checked and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand! Swain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss! Swain misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back. Swain moves out of range as Zaire strikes. Swain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zaire tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# Swain is looking to score with low kicks. Zaire lands with a straight right. Swain didn't see that one coming. Zaire is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks. Swain slips under a jab from Zaire. Swain misses with a body shot
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Swain swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Swain ducks under a wild hook from Zaire. Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and Swain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Swain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Swain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swain.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but Zaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round. Well Zaire 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire! An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1# Lester 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. Jab by Swain. Swain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester. Swain throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut. Swain scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Swain 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. Swain digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs. Good leg kick by Swain. A low kick lands for Swain.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swain lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by Swain. A combination from Swain does no damage. A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Swain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swain throws a nice outside leg kick. Swain 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.
Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain slips a jab from Lester. Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Swain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Swain. Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
Lester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lester looks winded! Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Swain scores with a spinning back kick! A good leg kick by Swain. A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
Swain is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Swain clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Moe Lester's cut even more. Swain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Swain scores with a one two! Lester had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Lester is rocked! Swain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts. Swain scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Swain is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A thudding body kick lands there by Swain!
Swain fakes the leg kick and cracks Lester in the body. Swain throws a head kick that Lester semi-blocks.
Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain with the inside leg kick. Swain lands a big head kick that sends Lester to the canvas! Swain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bru Swain! Bru Swain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Robert Swain looks to land a combination but Bru Swain avoids it well. Bru Swain swings away with a leg kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Robert Swain misses the target. Bru Swain lands a jab. Bru Swain with the inside leg kick. Bru Swain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robert Swain counters with a series of strikes. Bru Swain will be more careful next time no doubt. Bru Swain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robert Swain doesn't seem bothered though. Robert Swain is breathing heavily. Bru Swain throws a nice inside leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Bru Swain!
Bru Swain lands with a nice body punch. Bru Swain's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bru Swain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Bru Swain works over Robert Swain's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Swain has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice inside leg kick there by Bru Swain. That's going to slow Robert Swain down. Bru Swain feints and then cracks Robert Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robert Swain down. Robert Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bru Swain can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Bru Swain as he connects with a hook.#T1# Bru Swain throws a nice outside leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Bru Swain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Robert Swain is rocked! Bru Swain with the inside leg kick. Oh Robert Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bru Swain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robert Swain seems to have got his legs back now. Bru Swain lands a leg kick that knocks Robert Swain off balance momentarily. Bru Swain cracks Robert Swain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A solid leg kick lands there for Bru Swain.
Robert Swain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A punch lands to the side of Robert Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bru Swain wobbles Robert Swain with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bru Swain dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Robert Swain to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bru Swain! During a confident post fight interview, Bru Swain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1# Swain tries a head kick but it misses.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borisov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD# Borisov gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Borisov trying to pass the guard but Swain defending well. Swain tries to kick Borisov off but Borisov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Borisov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Swain wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Borisov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1# Swain wants to get back to his feet. Borisov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swain! Borisov controlling the pace for now. Borisov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Swain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Swain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Swain has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB# Borisov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Swain taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Borisov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hristo Borisov! Hristo Borisov gave a mention to PWNAGE Elite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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