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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schwaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Schwaty!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwaty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwaty lands with a kick to the temple. Tebow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tim Tebow has been cut.
Tebow fails with a takedown attempt.
Tebow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schwaty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Tebow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwaty is keeping the position for now.
Schwaty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Schwaty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tebow is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwaty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwaty looking for a guillotine here but Tebow defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwaty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwaty's head.
Tebow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwaty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Tebow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tebow postures up in Schwaty's guard and throws a big left but Schwaty blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schwaty holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow stops Schwaty from standing up.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.
Tebow trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tebow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tebow wants it to stay on the feet.
Tebow tries to bum rush Schwaty with a series of wild strikes but Schwaty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwaty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tebow as he jumps to the side.
Tebow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tebow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Tebow trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tebow looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwaty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tebow's guard.
Schwaty stops Tebow from standing up.
Tebow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tebow tries to get out of the position.
Schwaty stopping the sweep attempt from Tebow.
Schwaty wants to stand but Tebow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tebow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schwaty with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty throwing strikes from guard but Tebow blocks nicely.
Tebow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwaty tries to stand but Tebow is controlling from the bottom.
Schwaty advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Schwaty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Tebow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schwaty throws a sloppy head kick and Tebow moves out of range easily.
Schwaty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tebow's half guard.
Tebow is looking for a sweep. Schwaty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tebow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schwaty manages to mount him!
Schwaty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tebow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow tries to improve his position but instead Schwaty has taken his back!
Schwaty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tebow just trying to survive but Schwaty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tebow tries to escape the position.
Tebow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow fending off the submission attempt from Schwaty.
Schwaty lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tebow's head.
Schwaty looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schwaty.
Adam Schwaty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwaty looking to break Tebow's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tebow remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schwaty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schwaty is riding his opponent, not letting Tebow buck him off.
Tebow is really stuck here.
Tebow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schwaty's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tebow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwaty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schwaty is looking for the choke from the back position but Tebow is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Schwaty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Tebow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwaty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tim Tebow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwaty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tebow pinned against the cage. Tebow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tebow moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwaty has clasped his hands together around Tebow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tebow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schwaty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schwaty controlling his opponent.
Tebow tries to reverse the position but Schwaty maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow tries to control Schwaty's body but Schwaty pushes him off. Tebow squirms to his side and now Schwaty has his back!
Tebow just trying to survive but Schwaty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Schwaty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Schwaty has good solid back control here.
Tebow showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow tries to escape the position.
Schwaty tries to keep control of the position but Tebow is staying busy.
Schwaty keeps control of the position as Tebow tries to break free.
Schwaty missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty tightening his grip on Tebow, looking for the choke.
Tebow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Tebow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tebow tries to roll but Schwaty sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty biding his time, controlling Tebow.
Tebow just trying to survive but Schwaty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Schwaty is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tebow taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Schwaty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Schwaty!
Adam Schwaty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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