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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Igor Yakovchenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko'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.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann lands with a right to the head.
Swann working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Swann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Swann slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Swann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yakovchenko can turn it around.
Good body shot from Yakovchenko.
A short body shot lands from Yakovchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Swann.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Swann gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Swann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakovchenko is working Swann over against the cage.
Yakovchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Swann.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swann blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Swann moves out of range.
Swann misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Swann misses
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Yakovchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakovchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Swann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko pushes Swann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Swann is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and turns Swann into the cage.
Swann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Yakovchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann scores with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Swann.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Swann.
Swann has Yakovchenko pushed against the cage.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swann tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swann stalling.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swann's elbow.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann stalling the fight.
Swann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Swann tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko lands a jab to Swann's midsection.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Swann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
Swann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Swann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Swann does no damage.
Swann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swann thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Swann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yakovchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann goes for a double leg but Yakovchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakovchenko continues to drive forward.
Swann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Yakovchenko gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but Swann is controlling well.
Ross Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann working over Yakovchenko with some ground and pound. Yakovchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swann.
Well, if Swann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swann wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Yakovchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swann is looking to take a break and control but Yakovchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Swann keeps him under control.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Swann working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swann winds up and cracks Yakovchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swann prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Swann's hands but Swann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Swann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yakovchenko taking some punishment here, with Swann in his half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Swann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakovchenko avoid being mounted?
Swann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
A victorious Igor Yakovchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ross Swann was interviewed post fight and said 'Every dog has his day.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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