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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Monle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Monle wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Monle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swanson.
Monle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Swanson cracks Monle with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Monle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swanson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Monle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monle is breathing heavily.
Monle goes for a takedown attempt but Swanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
No luck for Monle with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Swanson has picked Monle up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Swanson is taking a breather. Monle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swanson working over Monle with some ground and pound. Monle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monle is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Monle is working away.
Monle is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Swanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swanson. #T2#
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Swanson is going to stand back up.
Monle wants to control the action here but instead Swanson manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monle?
Monle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swanson looking to control but Monle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Monle taking shots to the head.
Monle is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Swanson looking to secure an arm triangle but Monle defends it well.
Monle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monle is trying to control but can't.
Swanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Monle tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Monle won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Monle trying to control here.
Monle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John R Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Monle shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Monle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Monle persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson lands a jab to Monle's midsection.#TD2#
Swanson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swanson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monle tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Swanson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Swanson instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Swanson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swanson advances to full mount.
Swanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson blocks Monle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monle is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Swanson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monle's face.
Swanson tries to control but Monle wriggling away.
Swanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swanson looking to finish Monle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monle!
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Monle can't escape the position.
Swanson working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Swanson looking to control but Monle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swanson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monle is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Monle is squirming around, avoiding Swanson's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Monle is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Swanson lands a big elbow.
Monle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Swanson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John R Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Monle tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Swanson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Swanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monle defends it easily.
Monle wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Monle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monle has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
John R Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Monle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Monle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monle, into his guard. #REVB#
Monle keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Monle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Monle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Monle looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Monle is defending well.
#SUB#
Monle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Monle looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Swanson controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Swanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Monle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Monle wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monle takes a step back to recover.
Blake Monle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monle!
Monle wants to get back to his feet but Swanson is dominant here and he's now got Monle's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monle is really stuck here.
Swanson controlling the position well here. Monle rolled but Swanson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Swanson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Monle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monle is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John R Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John R Swanson! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 13
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him. #SUB2#
Moore working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Moore looks winded!
Swanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swanson stands up over Moore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson forces his way into half guard.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pure Progress Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Moore tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Swanson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Swanson prevents Moore from improving his position.
Swanson slows the pace down in half guard.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moore missing with punches from the bottom.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Moore wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy.
Swanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Moore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Swanson.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Swanson in his half guard.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swanson not doing much here.
Swanson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Swanson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moore sneaks out the side door and pushes Swanson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
As Swanson backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Swanson manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore trying to strike off his back.
John Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson advances to half guard.
Swanson slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Moore striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB#
Swanson seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Ground and pound from Swanson.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Swanson in his half guard.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Swanson is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now. #SUB#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Swanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swanson. #SUB#
Swanson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Moore as he works his way to full guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moore wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Moore thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Swanson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Swanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Swanson is nestled in close to Moore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Swanson. 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.
Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Swanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore missing with punches from the bottom.
Swanson not doing much here.
#SUB#
Swanson is trying for a kimura here. Moore looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Swanson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Swanson! |
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Event:
Nfld fight night 11
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Burt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burt as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Burt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Burt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burt won't be happy with that.
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Burt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burt throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Swanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Swanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burt is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Burt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burt throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Burt tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burt is trying to improve his position.
Burt is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Swanson looking to control but instead Burt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burt won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Burt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Burt looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson working Burt over with strikes.
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Burt's hands, connecting with Burt's forehead.
Swanson winds up and cracks Burt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Burt is rocked!
Swanson scores with a big shot! Burt's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Burt! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Swanson! |
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Event:
Gore vs Sparks - Money - #11
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Alverez swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Diego Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alverez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alverez connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alverez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Alverez avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Alverez is looking for a counter combo.
Alverez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like John R Swanson has been cut.
We've been told by Alverez's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alverez as he avoids it easily.
And Alverez counters with a quick kick to the body but Swanson blocks it.
Alverez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alverez stalks Swanson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swanson's face. Swanson staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Swanson is rocked!
Alverez swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Alverez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson tries to clinch but Alverez moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Swanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alverez 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 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alverez.
Alverez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alverez lands a body punch.
Alverez'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.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Alverez won't allow it.
Diego Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John R Swanson.#BC#
Alverez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Alverez lands a left and a right that send Swanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Alverez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alverez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Alverez. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Alverez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego Alverez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alverez cracks Swanson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Alverez! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 8 sparky vs falcon
Date: Jun 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Brix both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Brix moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Swanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brix's half guard.
Brix tries to kick Swanson off but Swanson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brix is looking to escape.
Brix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Brix's hands, connecting with Brix's forehead.
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brix is trying to stand up here but Swanson is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brix can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Swanson working Brix over with strikes.
Swanson not doing much here.
Swanson working over Brix with some ground and pound. Brix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brix wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brix with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swanson drops an elbow to the side of Brix's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson winds up and cracks Brix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swanson passes to full mount!
Swanson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Brix is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Swanson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Swanson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Swanson has picked Bettocher up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bettocher has hold of Swanson's hands but Swanson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bettocher wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Swanson throws a strike but Bettocher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
Swanson won't allow Bettocher to sweep him here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bettocher is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Swanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bettocher has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Bettocher seems to be looking for submissions.
Bettocher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bettocher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bettocher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Swanson wants to control but Bettocher passes easily into half guard.
Bettocher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swanson trying to control but Bettocher postures up.
Swanson tries to kick Bettocher off in order to stand up. Bettocher Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A control attempt from Swanson but he's now mounted!
Bettocher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bettocher has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bettocher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Swanson because Bettocher loaded up on that one.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Bettocher's attempts to control the action.
Bettocher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Bettocher's attempts to control the action.
Bettocher avoids the attempt from Swanson to control.#SUB2#
Bettocher is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bettocher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gale Bettocher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuco tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range. #CL#
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Tuco back into the cage.#TD#
Swanson pulls Tuco into guard.
#SU2#
Tuco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tuco tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tuco gets tackled into the cage by Swanson. Swanson maintains the clinch.
Swanson jumps guard but Tuco stands there with Swanson around his waist. Swanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuco stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuco is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuco.
#T1#
Tuco jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Tuco around his waist. Tuco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tuco breaks the clinch.
Tuco shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tuco misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Tuco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like John R Swanson has been cut.#TD#
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tuco on his heels. He'll look to pass Tuco's guard now, I'm sure.
Tuco is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Tuco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson wants to stand but Tuco has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tuco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swanson defends well.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuco is retaining full guard.
Tuco controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
Swanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swanson is working Tuco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuco looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuco, not yet. #SU#
Swanson stands and steps away. Tuco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuco misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Tuco looks winded!
Tuco misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Swanson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tuco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Swanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tuco is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John R Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John R Swanson'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.#R2##TD#
Tuco gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tuco has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tuco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
Tuco working a defensive guard here.
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuco can do to turn this around?
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Swanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Swanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tuco tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Swanson gets a double leg takedown into Tuco's guard.
Tuco is breathing heavily.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tuco is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John R Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson passes Tuco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swanson content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Swanson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tuco defend it? Swanson steps over the head and cranks it - Tuco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John R Swanson! |
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