PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Aveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Swimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Swimmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aveiro
vs
Swimmer

186 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cristiano Aveiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Swimmer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swimmer fails to land the takedown.
Swimmer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aveiro is looking to clinch but Swimmer is avoiding it.
Aveiro jabs at Swimmer's body.
Aveiro lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jack Swimmer has been cut.
Aveiro throws a head kick that Swimmer semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aveiro tries to clinch but Swimmer moves out of range.
Aveiro tries to clinch up.
Aveiro lands a head kick that stumbles Swimmer and the fighters go to the mat.

Swimmer is rocked!
Swimmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Swimmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aveiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aveiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swimmer looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aveiro is looking to stand up but Swimmer won't let him.
Swimmer trying to control the position.

Swimmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aveiro wants to get up but he can't break Swimmer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swimmer wants to control the position but Aveiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aveiro tries to stand and escape but Swimmer is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aveiro wants to clinch up but Swimmer keeps it at a distance.
Swimmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aveiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swimmer's head.
Aveiro throws a head kick that misses.

Swimmer feints and as Aveiro raises his hands in defense, Swimmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swimmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swimmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aveiro keeping full guard, as Swimmer tries to pass.
Swimmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swimmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aveiro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swimmer looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Swimmer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aveiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swimmer, into his guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swimmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swimmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Aveiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Swimmer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aveiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aveiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aveiro connects with a knee to the head.
Aveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Swimmer has double underhooks.
Swimmer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aveiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swimmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Swimmer has double underhooks.
Aveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aveiro has had enough of the clinch but Swimmer keeps him there for the moment.
Aveiro connects with a knee to the head.
Aveiro is trying to break the clinch but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aveiro lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aveiro is trying to break the clinch but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
Aveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aveiro crunches a lovely knee into Swimmer's ribcage.
Aveiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Aveiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swimmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aveiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Aveiro prevents a body shot from Swimmer.
Swimmer tries to score a body lock takedown but Aveiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swimmer looking for a takedown.
Cristiano Aveiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Swimmer.
Aveiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Swimmer gets an underhook and turns Aveiro into the cage.
Aveiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aveiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Swimmer has double underhooks.
Aveiro trying to stall but Swimmer improves his position.
Aveiro has had enough of the clinch but Swimmer keeps him there for the moment.
Swimmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aveiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aveiro landing knees to the body.
Aveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Swimmer won't allow it.
Swimmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
Aveiro lands an elbow inside that Swimmer shrugs off.
Swimmer tries to pull guard but Aveiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Swimmer drops back down to his feet.
Aveiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Aveiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aveiro is trying to break the clinch but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
Aveiro has had enough of the clinch but Swimmer keeps him there for the moment.
Aveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Swimmer.
Aveiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aveiro wants to break free but Swimmer has control.
Knees to the body from Aveiro.
Swimmer stalling in the clinch but Aveiro improves position.
Swimmer looking for a takedown.
Aveiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Swimmer won't allow it.
Aveiro stops a takedown attempt from Swimmer.
Aveiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swimmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aveiro has had enough of the clinch but Swimmer keeps him there for the moment.
Swimmer taking a breather.
Swimmer can't get the takedown.
Aveiro misses with a knee to the head.
Aveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
Aveiro tries to land a knee to the head but Swimmer blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aveiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Aveiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swimmer jumps guard but Aveiro stands there with Swimmer around his waist. Swimmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swimmer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aveiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swimmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aveiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swimmer has him pressed against the cage.
Swimmer has Aveiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aveiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Swimmer jumps guard and drags Aveiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Swimmer has his foot on Aveiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aveiro works his way back into a safe position though.

Swimmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swimmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aveiro wants to stand but Swimmer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swimmer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Swimmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Aveiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Swimmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Aveiro misses.
A jab from Swimmer misses.
Aveiro lands with an overhand left.
Swimmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aveiro.

Swimmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Swimmer wants to take a breather but Aveiro is having none of it.
Aveiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swimmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Swimmer seems to be working for a kimura but Aveiro defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swimmer tries to pass to full mount but Aveiro defends it.
Swimmer stalling.
Swimmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aveiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swimmer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aveiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swimmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Aveiro tries to sprawl out of it but Swimmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aveiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swimmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aveiro misses with a head kick.
Swimmer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aveiro but Aveiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Swimmer shoots in and bounces Aveiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aveiro wants to stand and escape but Swimmer is having none of it.
Aveiro keeping moving, preventing Swimmer from controlling successfully.
Swimmer throwing strikes from guard but Aveiro blocks nicely.
Aveiro wants to get back to his feet but Swimmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aveiro keeping moving, preventing Swimmer from controlling successfully.
Cristiano Aveiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swimmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Aveiro has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aveiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swimmer controls the pace.
Jack Swimmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swimmer throws a strike but Aveiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Swimmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aveiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Aveiro!