Post by The Sandmen on Sept 29, 2017 9:53:53 GMT -5
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Mike Swick looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Swick is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Swick throws a lazy kick
Alves blocks and keeps his distance.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Swick looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Swick!
Alves blocks that kick with his leg.
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Alves launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Swick.
Alves misses a step and Mike Swick sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good front kick from Swick!
Alves stumbles backwards after that one!
Swick launches a kick
Alves checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alves sets up a throw
Mike Swick flies through the air!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Swick
Alves moves on the ground
Thiago Alves moves to side mount
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Mike Swick
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves tries to open Swick's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Thiago Alves. Swick is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Mike Swick's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Mike Swick
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Mike Swick
Thiago Alves throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Swick's face with those brutal elbows! Swick needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Mike Swick
Not a desiderable position that Swick is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Swick tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Thiago Alves rolls Mike Swick to his stomach and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Swick
Alves leans back...
Swick eyes him warily.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Mike Swick tries to take advantage...
Swick has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Swick manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Alves
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Swick receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Mike Swick tries a middle kick
Thiago Alves blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves attempts to cut off Swick with punches
Swick reels from the strikes.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Swick takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Alves pushes Mike Swick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Alves throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a high kick!
Swick ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Swick looks to counter!
Mike Swick launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alves blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
A furious flurry of punches from Mike Swick
just misses Alves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Mike Swick jumps back and jabs
Swick seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mike Swick launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Alves's arms.
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alves steps backwards away from Mike Swick. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Swick throws a low kick
Thiago Alves blocks.
Swick is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Mike Swick
Mike Swick gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Swick blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mike Swick's cheek! Swick stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Swick has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Mike Swick to stand up.
Swick climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alves has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alves is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Alves.
Swick receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Swick ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Swick.
Swick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Swick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves fakes a few punches and advance towards Swick trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Mike Swick lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
Swick hyper-extended his left leg
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Mike Swick to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mike Swick is standing now.
Mike Swick moves forward and launches a high kick!
Alves ducks under.
Swick misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Thiago Alves!
Swick is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alves throws a lazy kick
Swick blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Swick's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mike Swick's Left cheek
Swick seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alves launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Swick's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mike Swick's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mike Swick and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Swick has a small cut in his Left eye
Mike Swick continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Swick attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Thiago Alves landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Swick is down! Swick has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Thiago Alves!
Swick's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Swick has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (High kick) at 2:06 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 49 s
Statistics: Mike Swick
Punches 2/27 (7%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Alves is happy to be back and very confused about why he was on free agency for so long.
Mike Swick looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Swick is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Swick throws a lazy kick
Alves blocks and keeps his distance.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Swick looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Swick!
Alves blocks that kick with his leg.
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Alves launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Swick.
Alves misses a step and Mike Swick sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good front kick from Swick!
Alves stumbles backwards after that one!
Swick launches a kick
Alves checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alves sets up a throw
Mike Swick flies through the air!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Swick
Alves moves on the ground
Thiago Alves moves to side mount
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Mike Swick
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves tries to open Swick's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Thiago Alves. Swick is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Mike Swick's Forehead
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Mike Swick
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Mike Swick
Thiago Alves throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Swick's face with those brutal elbows! Swick needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Mike Swick
Not a desiderable position that Swick is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Swick tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Thiago Alves rolls Mike Swick to his stomach and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Swick
Alves leans back...
Swick eyes him warily.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Mike Swick tries to take advantage...
Swick has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Swick manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Alves
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Swick receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Mike Swick tries a middle kick
Thiago Alves blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves attempts to cut off Swick with punches
Swick reels from the strikes.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Swick takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Alves pushes Mike Swick and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Alves throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a high kick!
Swick ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Swick looks to counter!
Mike Swick launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alves blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
A furious flurry of punches from Mike Swick
just misses Alves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Mike Swick jumps back and jabs
Swick seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mike Swick launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Alves's arms.
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alves steps backwards away from Mike Swick. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Swick throws a low kick
Thiago Alves blocks.
Swick is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Mike Swick
Mike Swick gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Thiago Alves launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Swick blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mike Swick's cheek! Swick stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Swick has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Mike Swick to stand up.
Swick climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alves has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alves is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Alves.
Swick receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Swick ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Swick.
Swick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Swick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves fakes a few punches and advance towards Swick trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Mike Swick lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Swick's thigh
Loud pop!
Swick hyper-extended his left leg
Alves is standing while Swick is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves creates space and allows Mike Swick to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mike Swick is standing now.
Mike Swick moves forward and launches a high kick!
Alves ducks under.
Swick misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Thiago Alves!
Swick is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alves throws a lazy kick
Swick blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Swick's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mike Swick's Left cheek
Swick seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alves launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Swick's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mike Swick's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mike Swick and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Swick has a small cut in his Left eye
Mike Swick continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Swick attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Thiago Alves landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Swick is down! Swick has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Thiago Alves!
Swick's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Swick has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (High kick) at 2:06 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 49 s
Statistics: Mike Swick
Punches 2/27 (7%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Alves is happy to be back and very confused about why he was on free agency for so long.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!