PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ALLA SVENSKA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SWAGGER's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crawl/ Kings of Leon. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

SWAGGER
vs
SVENSKA

178 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

172 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ALLA SVENSKA!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER wants to clinch.
SVENSKA scores with a three punch combo!
SVENSKA tries to clinch
and SWAGGER counters with a series of strikes. SVENSKA will be more careful next time no doubt.
SVENSKA throws a combination that misses

and SWAGGER counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SVENSKA!
SVENSKA sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
SWAGGER slips a nice elbow through SVENSKA's hands, connecting with SVENSKA's forehead.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.

SVENSKA has one foot on SWAGGER's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SWAGGER tries to bum rush SVENSKA with a series of wild strikes but SVENSKA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SWAGGER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SVENSKA circles away quickly and effectively.
SWAGGER looks for a takedown but SVENSKA sprawls well.
SWAGGER avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SVENSKA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and SWAGGER counters with a single leg into guard. SVENSKA didn't expect that.
SWAGGER slips nicely into half guard.
SVENSKA keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SWAGGER scoring with strikes to the body and head.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER working over SVENSKA with some ground and pound. SVENSKA looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.
SWAGGER missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if SWAGGER is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

SWAGGER stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows SVENSKA to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER misses the shot to the body.
SWAGGER takes a head kick and keeps coming.

SWAGGER is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SVENSKA's half guard.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but SVENSKA is working from the bottom.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER trying to pass the guard but SVENSKA defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.
SWAGGER tries to pass the half guard into mount. SVENSKA knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

SWAGGER seems to be looking for submissions.
SWAGGER working over SVENSKA with some ground and pound. SVENSKA looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SWAGGER throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SVENSKA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and SWAGGER moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SWAGGER working aggressively here.
SVENSKA has had enough of the clinch but SWAGGER keeps him there for the moment.
SWAGGER gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SVENSKA jumps guard but SWAGGER stands there with SVENSKA around his waist. SVENSKA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
SVENSKA can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MAX SWAGGER dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

SVENSKA tries to land a body kick
and SWAGGER counters with a straight right hand.
SWAGGER looks to land a combination but SVENSKA avoids it well.
SWAGGER doesn't manage to clinch there - SVENSKA circles away.

SWAGGER throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SVENSKA was covering up waiting for the punch and SWAGGER finishes the takedown easily into guard.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SWAGGER is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

SVENSKA manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SVENSKA misses with a combination

and SWAGGER counters with a takedown into side control.
MAX SWAGGER overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SWAGGER is chipping away with strikes.
SWAGGER creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
SVENSKA is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but SWAGGER has just dragged him back down to the mat.
SWAGGER controlling from side mount.
SVENSKA wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is being controlled here.
SVENSKA avoids any damage from the ground and pound of SWAGGER.
SWAGGER slows the pace down.
SWAGGER in side control, throwing shots but SVENSKA defends.
SVENSKA is trying to control SWAGGER's posture but SWAGGER avoids it.
SWAGGER lands a nice forearm strike.
SVENSKA takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
SVENSKA is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, SWAGGER asserts his dominance and retains side control.
SVENSKA is breathing heavily.
SVENSKA bucks up and tries to throw SWAGGER off but instead SWAGGER has got his back!
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound. Can SVENSKA escape?
SWAGGER lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can SVENSKA hold on?! SWAGGER is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
SWAGGER lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can SVENSKA hold on?!
SVENSKA trying to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in full control for now.
SWAGGER lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
SWAGGER connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for SVENSKA to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from SWAGGER. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
SVENSKA looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
SWAGGER biding his time, looking for the opening.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at SVENSKA. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
SVENSKA is trying to stand back up.
SWAGGER controlling the position well here. SVENSKA rolled but SWAGGER kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
SWAGGER scores with punches and elbows.
SWAGGER is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften SVENSKA up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MAX SWAGGER dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

SWAGGER misses with a series of wild punches.

SWAGGER throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SVENSKA was covering up waiting for the punch and SWAGGER finishes the takedown easily into guard.
SWAGGER stays in close to SVENSKA's body and controls the position.
SVENSKA utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SWAGGER works over SVENSKA with some ground and pound from guard.
SWAGGER landing some decent shots from guard.
SWAGGER scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
SWAGGER working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SWAGGER working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
SVENSKA really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SWAGGER. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but SVENSKA keeps moving.
SWAGGER prevents SVENSKA from getting back to his feet.
SWAGGER throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SVENSKA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SWAGGER slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
SWAGGER 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.

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 trying to control the position but SVENSKA is working away.
SVENSKA taking a bit of punishment here - SWAGGER scoring with strikes.
SWAGGER misses with the ground and pound.
SVENSKA takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SWAGGER throwing strikes but SVENSKA manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
SWAGGER is looking to reverse the position.
SVENSKA scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SWAGGER to see if he's OK.

SVENSKA looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
SVENSKA misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
SVENSKA wants to control but SWAGGER is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA wants to stand but SWAGGER has his arm trapped.
SWAGGER gets back to half guard.
SVENSKA is just content to waste time from the top position. SWAGGER takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
SVENSKA won't allow SWAGGER to sweep him here.
SWAGGER throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SVENSKA stopping the sweep attempt from SWAGGER.
SWAGGER has a closed guard, preventing SVENSKA from standing up.
SVENSKA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

SWAGGER throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MAX SWAGGER is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SVENSKA is looking to work some ground and pound but SWAGGER has wrist control.
SVENSKA trying to control the position from guard on top but SWAGGER is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

SWAGGER looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SWAGGER looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ALLA SVENSKA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SVENSKA seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
SVENSKA in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
MAX SWAGGER showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SWAGGER, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX SWAGGER!