PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 746 p4p, 909 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 109 p4p, 126 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Benedicte Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Swanson

190 cm
29
180
26 - 16 - 0

183 cm
43
179
35 - 36 - 5

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 36 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson lands a jab.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Swanson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Swanson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Swanson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Swanson thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working away.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte 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!

Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.

Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Swanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Anderson tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.