PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khadaffi Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying SWAGGER's choice of entrance music: Crawl/ Kings of Leon. Khadaffi Janjalani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to MAX SWAGGER's chin.

Janjalani
vs
SWAGGER

179 cm
25
166 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khadaffi Janjalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER tries to clinch up but Janjalani circles away and keeps his distance.
Janjalani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SWAGGER moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

SWAGGER moves into range and clinches up with Janjalani.
Janjalani is trying to break the clinch but SWAGGER is controlling him.
Janjalani wants to break free but SWAGGER has control.
Janjalani tries to break the clinch but SWAGGER is controlling the position.
SWAGGER looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Janjalani throws a punch but it's blocked by SWAGGER.

Janjalani breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Janjalani as SWAGGER shoots in.

SWAGGER drives through and clinches with Janjalani against the cage.

Janjalani manages to break the clinch.
Janjalani tries to clinch but SWAGGER is having none of it.

SWAGGER drives through and clinches with Janjalani against the cage.
Janjalani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Janjalani scores with a nice short uppercut.

SWAGGER is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Janjalani can't fight it off and eventually SWAGGER manages to take the fight to the floor. Janjalani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SWAGGER preventing the sweep.
SWAGGER wants to pass the guard but Janjalani is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER trying to control but Janjalani is working from the bottom.
Janjalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SWAGGER stopping the sweep attempt from Janjalani.
Janjalani trying to keep a closed guard but SWAGGER is proving a slippery customer.
SWAGGER trying to control but Janjalani is working from the bottom.
SWAGGER controlling from the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Janjalani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

SWAGGER breaks from the clinch.
SWAGGER connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
SWAGGER shoots in but no luck this time.
Khadaffi Janjalani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MAX SWAGGER.
No luck for SWAGGER with that takedown attempt.
Janjalani shoots in but no luck this time.

Janjalani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SWAGGER's half guard.
SWAGGER is looking for a sweep. Janjalani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

SWAGGER actively working from the bottom here.
SWAGGER is looking to improve his position.
SWAGGER looks gassed!
Janjalani trying to pass the guard but SWAGGER defending well.
SWAGGER missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani trying to pass the guard but SWAGGER defending well.
Nice strikes from Janjalani there.
SWAGGER is trying to stand back up but Janjalani is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SWAGGER shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Janjalani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SWAGGER!
SWAGGER is in a horrible position here. Janjalani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Janjalani lands with some strikes.
Janjalani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Janjalani.
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!
Janjalani landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani working the ground and pound effectively.
Janjalani landing strikes from the mount.
Janjalani lands with some strikes.
Janjalani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. SWAGGER looks a forlorn figure.

SWAGGER is rocked!
Janjalani looking to control but SWAGGER is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janjalani breaks from SWAGGER's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Janjalani with good strikes from the mount here!
SWAGGER is still in real trouble! Can Janjalani finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Janjalani is working for a guillotine from mount but SWAGGER frees his head quite easily.
SWAGGER seems to have recovered his senses.
SWAGGER takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khadaffi Janjalani 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.

Janjalani wants to clinch.

SWAGGER instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
SWAGGER keeps control of Janjalani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SWAGGER drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Janjalani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down SWAGGER.
SWAGGER tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janjalani avoids it.
Janjalani is trying to break free.
SWAGGER manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

SWAGGER breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SWAGGER fails with the takedown

so Janjalani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER is looking to stand up but Janjalani isn't so interested in that idea.
SWAGGER is breathing heavily.
Janjalani lands a couple of digs.
Janjalani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Janjalani decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
SWAGGER tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Janjalani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SWAGGER!
Janjalani breaks from SWAGGER's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Janjalani 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.
Janjalani scoring with strikes but SWAGGER is staying in there.
SWAGGER really wants to buck Janjalani off and get back to his feet.

Janjalani 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 Janjalani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khadaffi Janjalani!