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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanis Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bender misses the shot to the body.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Bender counters with a leg kick.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Swanson tries a low kick but Bender avoids it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Bender slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Bender scores with a leg kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Bender pushes him off.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender connects with an inside leg kick.
Bender scores with a body shot.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bender.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Bender connects with a leg kick.
Bender looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bender. #T2#
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Bender throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson checks a low kick from Bender.
Bender checks a low kick from Swanson.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
Bender looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bender throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bender scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bender.
Bender connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bender lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bender connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Bender slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Wanis Bender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Bender tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bender.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Bender is out of range.
Swanson wants to clinch
and Bender counters with an inside leg kick.
Bender moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bender scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
A nice leg kick from Bender, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Bender is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Bender dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check.
Bender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bender.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bender checks it well.
Hakon Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bender. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Bender connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Bender with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Bender tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bender misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bender. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bender has got the better of the exchanges.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Bender. Beautiful body shot.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Bender's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Bender works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Bender is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bender connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Bender.
Swanson checks a low kick from Bender.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bender throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanis Bender is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Swanson swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Swanson throws a hook but Bender avoids it easily.
As Swanson backs away, Bender returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bender moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Bender jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson tries to clinch but Bender is having none of it.
Bender lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Bender.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Bender dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Bender circles away and keeps his distance.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Bender blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bender tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bender feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down. #T1#
Bender connects with a leg kick.
Bender throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bender.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Bender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bender throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Bender goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson wants to clinch.#T3#
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bender counters with a low kick, right behind Swanson 's knee.
Bender buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bender avoids a kick to the body.
Bender jabs at Swanson's body.
Bender misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bender circles away.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bender circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson throws the left hand but Bender avoids the punch easily.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bender 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!
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender with the inside leg kick.
Bender jabs at Swanson's body.
Bender lands with a nice body punch.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Bender in a clinch.
Hakon Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Bender breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanis Bender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bender, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanis Bender!
Wanis Bender seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IFA 21: Madness
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
Nicolas darts in looking for a takedown but Swanson gets double underhooks and turns Nicolas into the cage.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicolas.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Nicolas drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nicolas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Swanson instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nicolas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson has Nicolas pressed against the cage.
Nicolas is looking for a takedown.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nicolas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Nicolas keeps him there for the moment.
Nicolas slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicolas misses with a takedown
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ezequiel Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Nicolas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
#CL2#
Nicolas darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nicolas is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nicolas down to the mat. Nicolas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakon Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicolas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nicolas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicolas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Nicolas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nicolas off to one side.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakon Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolas shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Nicolas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Swanson rushes Nicolas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Nicolas, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Nicolas against the cage but Nicolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nicolas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicolas somewhat.
Nicolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolas.#T3#
Swanson lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Nicolas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Nicolas has the dominant position.
Nicolas wants a takedown.
Swanson tries to break free but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicolas prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Nicolas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swanson won't be happy with that.
Nicolas throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swanson tries to escape but Nicolas is in control. #SUB2#
Nicolas is trying to get an arm triangle but Swanson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to buck Nicolas off but Nicolas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nicolas controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakon Swanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Nicolas fails with the takedown.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas fails with the takedown.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicolas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Hakon Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson wants to clinch.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicolas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Nicolas goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nicolas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Swanson looks for a takedown but Nicolas sprawls well.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicolas. #CL#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicolas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Swanson tries to break free but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolas jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Nicolas around his waist. Nicolas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicolas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicolas shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
#T4##CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Nicolas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Swanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Swanson.
Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicolas after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Nicolas is controlling the position.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakon Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakon Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakon Swanson!
An out of breath Hakon Swanson 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, 2025 |
#R1#
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Gallegos.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallegos misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gallegos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallegos as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gallegos. Those never looked like landing.
As Gallegos backs off Swanson throws a huge counter combo but Gallegos manages to avoid it all.
Gallegos tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
No luck for Gallegos with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Swanson throws a counter combo.
A combination from Gallegos does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallegos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
Gallegos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Gallegos's knee but Gallegos avoids it well.
Gallegos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gallegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kareem Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallegos. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallegos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.#T2#
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Gallegos.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallegos. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Some wild striking there from Gallegos.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallegos defends it well.
Swanson stalks Gallegos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gallegos's face. Gallegos staggers backwards, shaken.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gallegos. Gallegos obviously looking to wear him down.
Gallegos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gallegos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Gallegos moves out of range easily. #T3#
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallegos.
As Swanson backs away, Gallegos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallegos circles away.
#CL#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Gallegos. Gallegos maintains the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gallegos manages to break the clinch.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Gallegos pushes him off.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Gallegos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gallegos works over Swanson's head and body with a nice combination.
Gallegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swanson.
Kareem Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakon Swanson.
Gallegos shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Gallegos circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Gallegos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Gallegos's shoulder, as Gallegos tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson walks into a jab.#CL2#
Swanson clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gallegos gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Gallegos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gallegos lands an elbow just above Swanson 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Gallegos.
Gallegos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallegos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallegos lands a nice elbow.
Gallegos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Gallegos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gallegos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the cage. Gallegos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Swanson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallegos finish him?
Gallegos throws a one two combo.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gallegos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Gallegos.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallegos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gallegos, as that shot connected.
A jab from Gallegos misses.
Gallegos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson connects with a jab.
Gallegos throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson throws a push kick but Gallegos slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallegos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.#T1#
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gallegos.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Gallegos.
Swanson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kareem Gallegos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Gallegos is controlling him.#BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Gallegos sees coming a mile off.
Gallegos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swanson eats them both and turns towards Gallegos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kareem Gallegos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Swanson digs a good hook to Gallegos's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Gallegos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallegos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gallegos dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Gallegos's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallegos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gallegos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Gallegos misses.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swanson.
Gallegos thumps Swanson with a low kick.#T3#
Gallegos tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallegos.
Gallegos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gallegos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Gallegos.
Swanson moves out of range as Gallegos strikes.
Swanson tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Gallegos up against the cage.#BC#
Gallegos manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos darts in looking for a takedown but Swanson gets double underhooks and turns Gallegos into the cage. #T4#
Gallegos misses with a body punch.
Swanson blocking some punches.
#BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Gallegos up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallegos throws an elbow but it misses.
Swanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Gallegos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Gallegos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
Swanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gallegos rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Gallegos shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Gallegos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
Gallegos letting Swanson take a breather here.#BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallegos circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gallegos misses the target.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Gallegos moves out of range. #CL#
Gallegos takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gallegos blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Gallegos connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Gallegos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallegos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallegos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Gallegos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gallegos dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Good shot there by Gallegos.
Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gallegos misses the jab.#T2#
Gallegos swinging wildly here.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Gallegos is out of range.
A punch combination from Swanson misses. #CL2#
Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallegos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Gallegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallegos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gallegos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.#T3#
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gallegos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gallegos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Swanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallegos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallegos tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallegos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Gallegos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free but Gallegos has control.
Gallegos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Gallegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallegos. #T4##BC#
Gallegos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallegos shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallegos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallegos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Gallegos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallegos scores with a jab.#TD#
Gallegos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gallegos lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Gallegos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gallegos 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Gallegos! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Rumbalo scores with a jab to the body.
Rumbalo lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Rumbalo with a jab.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rumbalo connects with a jab.
Swanson cracks Rumbalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumbalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rumbalo stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumbalo moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Rumbalo moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Rumbalo is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Rumbalo misses.
Rumbalo connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Ross Rumbalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumbalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Rumbalo. #ROC#Swanson is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Rumbalo. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rumbalo finish him?#T1#
Rumbalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rumbalo is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Rumbalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Rumbalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Ross Rumbalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rumbalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rumbalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
and Rumbalo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Swanson! He's just covering up as Rumbalo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Rumbalo! |
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