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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Swain misses with a left hand
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
DeVonde Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Swain throws a looping overhand right but McCurtney ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage!
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Swain. #CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney. #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney tests Swain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McCurtney slips under a jab.
Swain misses with a straight right.
McCurtney thuds a left hand into Swain's body.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
McCurtney lands a jab.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from McCurtney.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney lands a leg kick that knocks Swain off balance momentarily.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swain.
McCurtney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Swain is rocked!
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Swain looks winded!
Swain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCurtney avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like McCurtney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by McCurtney.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
McCurtney lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - McCurtney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCurtney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCurtney was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
McCurtney is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCurtney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swain throws out the jab.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCurtney.
Swain misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swain doesn't seem phased though.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from McCurtney.
McCurtney lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1-2. McCurtney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Swain to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCurtney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from McCurtney.
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
Swain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swain at a distance.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney jabs at Swain's body.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
McCurtney with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Swain misses the target.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swain.
Swain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swain tries for a takedown but McCurtney circles away easily
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it.
A punch combination from McCurtney misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
Swain looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney moves out of range of the strikes.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swain back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McCurtney saw that one 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!
Danga de danga de dang - McCurtney scores with a four punch combination!
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swain is defended easily by McCurtney.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCurtney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swain eats them both and turns towards McCurtney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCurtney sizes up Swain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Swain or perhaps it was just good defense by McCurtney, which made it look bad.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Swain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCurtney.
Swain walks into a stiff left hand from McCurtney.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain tries to clinch up.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a good jab.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swain can do to turn this around?
Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
McCurtney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Swain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
McCurtney lands a left and a right that send Swain crashing to the mat, dazed. McCurtney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McCurtney connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCurtney feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Swain clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McCurtney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Swain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain throws a hook but McCurtney blocks it.
McCurtney stuns Swain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
Swain dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
McCurtney jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swain's head.
McCurtney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swain 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.
Swain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Swain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
McCurtney scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Swain lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCurtney doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney pushes Swain away with a front kick.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
McCurtney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swain.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.#T1#
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCurtney swivels and escapes.
Swain swinging wildly here.
McCurtney looks to land a combination. Swain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCurtney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
McCurtney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swain's sensitive parts.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCurtney can pounce on him.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCurtney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab. Swain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Swain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swain tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain misses with a double jab.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off.
Swain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A left and a right from McCurtney both land. Nice combination.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Swain off the cage and back into range.
Swain scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCurtney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCurtney's waist but McCurtney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McCurtney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCurtney, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
A victorious Bernard McCurtney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shihsaidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Shihsaidov misses.
Swain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Shihsaidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swain throws a hook but Shihsaidov blocks it.
Nice shot by Swain.#CL#
Shihsaidov clinches up with Swain and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shihsaidov is working Swain over against the cage.#T1#
Shihsaidov works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shihsaidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A left hand lands to the body for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Shihsaidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Swain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swain looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shihsaidov taking a breather.
Swain has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.
#BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Shihsaidov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shihsaidov connects with a looping right hand.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shihsaidov has knocked Swain down with a huge combo! Shihsaidov steps away and waves a wobbly Swain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Swain is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shihsaidov finish him?
Come on Shihsaidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shihsaidov stalling.
Shihsaidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swain up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shihsaidov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Shihsaidov.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tamryn Shihsaidov.#CL#
Shihsaidov has Swain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov slows down the pace here.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Swain tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain is trying to break free.
Shihsaidov lands with a light punch inside.
Shihsaidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shihsaidov.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shihsaidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shihsaidov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Shihsaidov is controlling the position. #T4#
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch.
Shihsaidov looks to land a combination but Swain avoids it well.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up DeVonde Swain's cut even more.
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!#KD#
Shihsaidov drops Swain with a beautiful combination! Swain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shihsaidov is looking for the KO!
Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov lands with a right and another and another! Swain is in big trouble! Shihsaidov lands again and this time it's lights out for Swain! A quality knockout there for Shihsaidov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Swain misses its target.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Swain lands an overhand right.#CL#
Swain gets a clinch.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Swain moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#T1#
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swain working aggressively here.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain is trying to pull guard but Buck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
Swain fails to pull guard.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck blocks a body shot from Swain.
Swain blocks an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
Swain stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Swain is breathing heavily.#T2#
Swain tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck stalling 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!
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Buck lands with a left to the head.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A left hand lands to the body for Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
Buck lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck has Swain pressed against the cage.
Buck is working Swain over against the cage.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swain swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws an overhand right that lands on Swain's shoulder, as Swain tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Buck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas Buck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Buck lands a body punch.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swain looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Vargas Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Buck clinches up against the cage.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Buck lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Buck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swain or not.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a hook that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buck.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Swain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
Buck stalling against the cage.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Swain's ribcage. Swain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buck.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck tries to work over Swain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Buck rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck lands a left hand.
#T1#
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buck.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck. #T3#
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swain up against the cage.
Buck scores with a nice hook 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!
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head. #T4#
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
A short right from Buck.
Vargas Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards. #ROC2#Swain is rocked!
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Swain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vargas Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Vargas Buck wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swain swivels and escapes.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Swain clinches up with Cherry and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Cherry pulls guard effortlessly.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cherry won't allow Swain to get back to his feet.
Cherry trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cherry manages to pass to side control.
Swain is trying to stand back up but Cherry is controlling him
Cherry controlling the action here.
Swain is trying to control but Cherry passes into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Cherry prevents Swain from escaping the position.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swain keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Cherry decides to stand back up. Cherry steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Swain tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Dave Cherry has been cut.
Cherry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swain tries to avoid it but Cherry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swain to the ground. Swain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cherry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cherry checks a leg kick.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#BC#
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Swain dives in for a single leg takedown but Cherry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cherry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Cherry as Swain shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swain, as that shot connected.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. #T3#
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain avoids the head kick by Cherry.
Good leg kick by Swain.
Cherry shoots in but Swain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swain lands a jab to Cherry's midsection.
Cherry walks into a left hand.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Swain rushes Cherry and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Swain misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Swain takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cherry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swain uses from the top position.
Swain trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Swain wants to stand but Cherry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry'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#
Cherry is looking to clinch.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Swain, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Swain against the cage but Swain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cherry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swain tries to counter with a clinch but Cherry shakes him off and moves away.
Swain misses with a low kick as Cherry jumps back.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cherry is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Cherry circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain leaves Cherry 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 Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain connects with a single shot there.
DeVonde Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Swain works Cherry's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
Swain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cherry smiles and moves away.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry stuffs the takedown.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cherry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cherry shoots in for a double leg but Swain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry sets himself, and Swain steps forward looking for the clinch! Cherry avoids it this time.
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cherry as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swain.
Dave Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Swain misses with a combination
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swain.
Swain looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
Swain breaks the clinch.
Swain lands a jab.
Swain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cherry drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
Cherry'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.#BC2#
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cherry under the eye.#ROC2#Cherry is rocked!
Cherry tries to get into range but Swain steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cherry! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Swain scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeVonde Swain! |
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