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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Maskhadov (ranked 3286 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Matt Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Maskhadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Swift!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskhadov checks a leg kick.
Maskhadov tries to counter by clinching up but Swift breaks away and moves out of range.
Maskhadov has managed to clinch.
Swift wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maskhadov scores with a shot to the side of Swift's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov avoiding damage.
Maskhadov cracks Swift with a nice body shot.
Maskhadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Maskhadov on the inside.
Maskhadov lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskhadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maskhadov scores with a hook to the body.
Maskhadov gets through Swift's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maskhadov cracks Swift with a nice body shot.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swift is rocked!
Swift tries for a takedown but Maskhadov manages to get underhooks.
Maskhadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskhadov.
Swift wants a takedown but no success here.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
Swift is still on wobbly legs! Can Maskhadov finish him?
Maskhadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swift looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskhadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Maskhadov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Maskhadov.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
Swift seems to have recovered his senses.
Swift misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maskhadov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maskhadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maskhadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maskhadov pushes Swift back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maskhadov pushes Swift back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskhadov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maskhadov has Swift pushed against the cage.
Maskhadov scores with a shoulder strike.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Maskhadov as the two fighters clinch.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Maskhadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov gets through Swift's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maskhadov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskhadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swifts head.
A right hand to the body from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov leaning against his opponent.
Maskhadov presses Swift against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swift is working for takedown but Maskhadov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali Maskhadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Swift.
Maskhadov stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maskhadov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maskhadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Maskhadov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskhadov digs a right hand into Swift's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swift's gas tank.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
Maskhadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swift jumps guard but Maskhadov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maskhadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maskhadov lands a nice uppercut.
Maskhadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maskhadov gets through Swift's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike.
Maskhadov lands a left hand.
Maskhadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Maskhadov scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Maskhadov dominated that 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.
Maskhadov has Swift up against the cage in a clinch.
Maskhadov digs a right hand into Swift's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swift's gas tank.
Swift drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maskhadov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swift forces Maskhadov back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Maskhadov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov presses Swift against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike.
Maskhadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swift.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Maskhadov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maskhadov scores with a shot to the side of Swift's head.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Maskhadov'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.
Maskhadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maskhadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maskhadov taking a breather.
Maskhadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maskhadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swift tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Maskhadov.
A short right from Maskhadov on the inside.
Maskhadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Maskhadov lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Maskhadov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Swift being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Maskhadov on the inside.
Maskhadov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swifts head.
Maskhadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swift can do to turn this around?
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike.
Maskhadov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskhadov prevents Swift from breaking the clinch.
Swift has had enough of the clinch but Maskhadov keeps him there for the moment.
Maskhadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskhadov is pressed up against the cage. Swift has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maskhadov down to the mat. Maskhadov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maskhadov rushes Swift and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maskhadov scores with a shot to the side of Swift's head.
A short right from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maskhadov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maskhadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swifts head.
Maskhadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Maskhadov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maskhadov is leaning against Swift and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Maskhadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maskhadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swift is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maskhadov scores with a hook to the body.
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike.
Maskhadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maskhadov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maskhadov gets through Swift's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
A short right from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Maskhadov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swift tries to keep at a distance but Maskhadov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maskhadov lands with a left to the head.
Maskhadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maskhadov works on Swift's body with a couple of short punches.
Maskhadov lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Maskhadov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maskhadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swifts head.
Nice body punch from Maskhadov.
A short right from Maskhadov on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a big right hand that drops Swift! The killer instinct kicks in and Maskhadov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maskhadov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Maskhadov!
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hype
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