PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Swanson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Langford
vs
Swanson

171 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Langford tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily

and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Langford won't be happy with that.

Swanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Langford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Swanson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Langford blocking the ground and pound.
Swanson raining down shots from the mount!
Swanson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langford is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Swanson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Langford because Swanson loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Swanson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Langford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Langford and Swanson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Langford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Swanson landing a few strikes.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson is putting a hurting on Langford here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Swanson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Swanson prevents Langford from escaping the position.
Swanson misses with the ground and pound.
Langford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson tries to move to full mount but Langford actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control but Langford is keeping him busy.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson tries to pass to full mount but Langford defends it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Langford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Langford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Langford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Langford kicks off Swanson and gets to his feet.

Langford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Langford wants to get back to his feet but Swanson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson stands and throws Langford 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Langford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Langford distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jim Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langford being controlled here momentarily.
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Langford is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Langford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is stalling here. Langford is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Swanson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Langford has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Langford .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Langford crashes against the mat.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Langford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Langford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Swanson parries the strikes from Langford easily there. Langford is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swanson to escape.
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Sloppy strikes there by Langford .
Langford cracks Swanson with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Langford throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Langford is controlling well.
Langford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Langford postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Langford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson looking to control.
Langford throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Langford slips an elbow through the middle.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langford lands a couple of elbows.

Swanson is rocked!
Swanson is trying to control the position but Langford postures up.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Langford finish him?
Langford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Langford slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Langford working some strikes from top position.
Langford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langford is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford loads up on a big left hand. Swanson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Langford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Swanson can't hide his disappointment, as Langford celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
Sam Langford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.