PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mlotkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Swinehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mlotkowski
vs
Swinehard

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Mlotkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Swinehard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mlotkowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Swinehard which made him look bad.
Mlotkowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Swinehard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swinehard misses with a two punch combination.
Swinehard throws a right hand that Mlotkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlotkowski also avoids with ease.
Swinehard tries to land a leg kick but Mlotkowski saw it coming and moves away.
Swinehard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mlotkowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mlotkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Swinehard. Those never looked like landing.

Mlotkowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swinehard's guard.
Swinehard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mlotkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mlotkowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swinehard wants to get back to his feet but Mlotkowski drags him back down.

Mlotkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swinehard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swinehard is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mlotkowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swinehard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mlotkowski tries for a kimura but Swinehard is defending well.
Swinehard regains half guard.
Swinehard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mlotkowski is working away from the top position though.
Swinehard tries to get to full guard but Mlotkowski has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mlotkowski scoring with punches to the head and body.

Mlotkowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swinehard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swinehard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swinehard!
Mlotkowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Swinehard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mlotkowski.
Swinehard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mlotkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mlotkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Mlotkowski 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.
Swinehard is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mlotkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swinehard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mlotkowski.
Mlotkowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swinehard!

Mlotkowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Swinehard frees his head quite easily.

Mlotkowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Swinehard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mlotkowski is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard is trying to buck Mlotkowski off.
Swinehard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Mlotkowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mlotkowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Swinehard controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mlotkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Swinehard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Mlotkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Swinehard feints a jab promting Mlotkowski to slip. Swinehard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mlotkowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Swinehard misses.
Mlotkowski fails to land the takedown.
Mlotkowski is looking to clinch but Swinehard is avoiding it.

Mlotkowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swinehard on his heels. He'll look to pass Swinehard's guard now, I'm sure.
Swinehard wants to sweep but no luck.
Mlotkowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swinehard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mlotkowski wants to stand but Swinehard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matt Mlotkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mlotkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swinehard dives on top into guard.
Mlotkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swinehard is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlotkowski has a closed guard, preventing Swinehard from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Swinehard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Swinehard lands a jab to the nose.
Swinehard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swinehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mlotkowski slips a jab and a cross from Swinehard.
Mlotkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swinehard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swinehard misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Swinehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mlotkowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swinehard.
Mlotkowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Mlotkowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Swinehard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mlotkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mlotkowski closes the distance and clinches up with Swinehard, looking for a takedown. Mlotkowski pushes Swinehard against the cage but Swinehard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swinehard misses with the combination.
Mlotkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swinehard lands with a nice combination. Mlotkowski backs away looking to recover.
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!
Some wild striking there from Swinehard.
Swinehard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swinehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swinehard misses with a double jab.
Mlotkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swinehard.
Swinehard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mlotkowski. Mlotkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Swinehard swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski tries to clinch up.
Mlotkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swinehard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swinehard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mlotkowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swinehard but Swinehard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Swinehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swinehard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swinehard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swinehard blocks a head kick by Mlotkowski.
Swinehard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that Mlotkowski avoids nicely.
Swinehard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swinehard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Swinehard does no damage.
Mlotkowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Swinehard tries to sprawl out of it but Mlotkowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swinehard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard throws a good cross that connects.
Mlotkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swinehard circles away.
Swinehard throws a series of punches but Mlotkowski avoids them all with ease.
Swinehard misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Swinehard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swinehard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swinehard swinging wildly here.
Swinehard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mlotkowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mlotkowski.
Swinehard working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swinehard is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Swinehard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Swinehard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mlotkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Swinehard moves out of range easily.
Mlotkowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Swinehard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swinehard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swinehard keeps the fight on the outside.
Mlotkowski shoots in for a takedown but Swinehard shows good takedown defense.
Mlotkowski looks for a takedown but Swinehard sprawls well.
Swinehard throws a right hand that Mlotkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlotkowski also avoids with ease.
Mlotkowski walks into a stiff left hand from Swinehard.
Swinehard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swinehard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mlotkowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swinehard throws a right hand that Mlotkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlotkowski also avoids with ease.
Mlotkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swinehard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mlotkowski somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mlotkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swinehard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinehard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swinehard misses with a combination

and Mlotkowski counters by clinching up.
Mlotkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swinehard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swinehard throws a right hand that Mlotkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mlotkowski also avoids with ease.
Matt Mlotkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mlotkowski has his takedown stuffed
letting Swinehard counter with a right hand.
Swinehard tries to bum rush Mlotkowski with a series of wild strikes but Mlotkowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Swinehard.
Sloppy strikes from Swinehard. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Swinehard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Mlotkowski dodges the punch combination from Swinehard.
Mlotkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Swinehard tries to bum rush Mlotkowski with a series of wild strikes but Mlotkowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mlotkowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swinehard's waist but Swinehard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mlotkowski off to one side.
Swinehard lands with a nice combination. Mlotkowski backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Swinehard.
Swinehard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swinehard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Swinehard gets caught flat footed, as Mlotkowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swinehard looking for a sweep. Not yet Swinehard, not yet.
Swinehard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mlotkowski.
Mlotkowski is fighting to break Swinehard's control of his arms but Swinehard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mlotkowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Swinehard lands with a hook. Mlotkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack Swinehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Swinehard. Those never looked like landing.

Mlotkowski has managed to clinch.

Swinehard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mlotkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swinehard swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Swinehard.
Mlotkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swinehard fails to land with a series of punches.
Swinehard throws a series of strikes that have Mlotkowski backpedaling.
Swinehard throws a right and a left that Mlotkowski avoids nicely.
Swinehard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mlotkowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swinehard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mlotkowski.
Mlotkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swinehard avoids it really well and circles away.
Swinehard leaves Mlotkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swinehard scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Some wild striking there from Swinehard.
Swinehard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Swinehard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swinehard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Swinehard!
Jack Swinehard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.