PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Thunder
vs
Swain

220 cm
31
257 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

201 cm
29
250 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination

and Swain counters by clinching up.

Swain wants the takedown. Thunder is fighting it off but Swain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thunder's guard against the cage.
Swain stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Thunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swain.
Thunder controls Swain momentarily but Swain frees himself.
Swain works over Thunder with some ground and pound from guard.
Swain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swain postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Swain preventing the sweep.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swain throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain passes into half guard.
Swain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Swain has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swain pulls his head out easily.
Swain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swain slips a nice elbow through Thunder's hands, connecting with Thunder's forehead.
Ground and pound from Swain.
Thunder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thunder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swain.
Swain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swain landing some decent shots from guard.
Swain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain thows a big elbow that misses.
Swain looking to pass the guard.
Thunder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is trying to keep Swain in close.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swain manages to get himself to full guard.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Thunder wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thunders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swain misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder misses with a hook

and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swain is nestled in close to Thunder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swain prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder trying to control but Swain postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Swain postures up.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Swain thows a big elbow that misses.
Swain scoring with some ground and pound.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder has Swain pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swain is in close to Thunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Swain 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.

Thunder stuffs the takedown.
Thunder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swain misses with a body shot.
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut

and Swain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thunder's guard.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swain manages to get himself to full guard.

Thunder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swain dives on top into guard.
Thunder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swain pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thunder trying to control but Swain postures up.
Nathaniel Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder tries to roll over but Swain keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder wants to control but Swain is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Swain is working for a submission of some sort.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swain's back!

Thunder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Swain taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Thunder!