PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Malenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Swiftwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenski comes to the cage accompanied by Superstars - Styles Of Beyond. Swiftwater is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NEON. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malenski
vs
Swiftwater

170 cm
24
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jericho Malenski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Swiftwater!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiftwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Swiftwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Swiftwater rushes Malenski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swiftwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malenski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swiftwater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swiftwater is working for takedown but Malenski is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Swiftwater.
Malenski is trying to break the clinch but Swiftwater has him pressed against the cage.
Swiftwater has Malenski pressed against the cage, preventing Malenski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Swiftwater - that landed with a thud.
Malenski wants to get back to striking at distance but Swiftwater won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Swiftwater - that landed with a thud.
Malenski is trying to break the clinch but Swiftwater is controlling him.
Swiftwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malenski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jericho Malenski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Swiftwater.

Swiftwater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malenski did well to prevent Swiftwater getting side control.
Malenski is trying to stand up here but Swiftwater is controlling him well.
Malenski is breathing heavily.
Swiftwater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malenski defending well though.
Swiftwater trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenski is trying to stand.
Swiftwater slows the pace down in half guard.
Swiftwater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swiftwater wants to control but Malenski is keeping him busy.
Malenski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swiftwater.
Swiftwater wants to take a breather but Malenski is having none of it.
Swiftwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swiftwater scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swiftwater.

Swiftwater seems to be working for a kimura but Malenski defends the submission attempt.

Swiftwater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malenski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swiftwater works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malenski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malenski tries to get out of the position.
Swiftwater tries to control but Malenski wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swiftwater looking for a guillotine from mount but Malenski is having none of it.

Swiftwater working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Malenski turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Swiftwater off and cradles Malenski's limp body as Swiftwater celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Glenn Swiftwater!