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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug McSwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSwain comes into the arena with Jack Thammarat - My Headache Song blaring out of the sound system. Doug McSwain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug McSwain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McSwain on the side of the head.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but McSwain is just out of range.
McSwain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwain.
Rodriguez defending well as McSwain loads up on a big left hand.
McSwain misses with a body punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McSwain closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. McSwain pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSwain takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug McSwain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez tries to kick McSwain off but McSwain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McSwain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McSwain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but McSwain is very close to passing his half guard.
McSwain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McSwain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McSwain is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McSwain wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
McSwain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwain.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McSwain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwain.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez works McSwain's body with a nice hook.
McSwain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McSwain throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
McSwain misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwain misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. McSwain knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez clobbers McSwain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from McSwain misses.
McSwain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSwain tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of McSwain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McSwain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to McSwain's body.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for McSwain on that attempt.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but McSwain ducks down to avoid it.
McSwain slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
The fighters circling - McSwain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McSwain's hands.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
McSwain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McSwain somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by McSwain.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but McSwain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from McSwain misses.
Rodriguez tests McSwain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSwain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSwain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McSwain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSwain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and McSwain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McSwain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSwain defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but McSwain moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSwain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
McSwain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug McSwain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSwain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but McSwain is just out of range.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McSwain throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez lands a with a good body shot.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSwain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bender Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McSwain.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSwain.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into McSwain's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and McSwain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwain tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McSwain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwain.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSwain is defended easily by Rodriguez.
McSwain moves into range and connects with a jab.
McSwain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
McSwain is looking to clinch.
McSwain tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwain tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSwain misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSwain moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
McSwain looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
McSwain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McSwain throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Bender Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McSwain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McSwain blocks it.
McSwain looks to clinch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks McSwain with an uppercut!
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
McSwain closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez cracks McSwain with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSwain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwain misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSwain wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
McSwain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
McSwain lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSwain with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSwain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McSwain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
McSwain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
McSwain moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwain.
McSwain looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
McSwain is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
McSwain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but McSwain slips the punch.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
McSwain shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed McSwain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug McSwain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.
McSwain has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and McSwain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
McSwain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
Bender Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez catches McSwain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McSwain.
McSwain lands a jab.
McSwain lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but McSwain avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSwain manages to avoid it.
McSwain wants to clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Rodriguez!
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