PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Swanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonin Dvorak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvorak has chosen Symphony No. 9 as his entrance music. Ben Swanley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Swanley
vs
Dvorak

174 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Swanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonin Dvorak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanley fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Dvorak. No joy for Swanley on that attempt.
Dvorak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dvorak wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Swanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvorak with a hook.

Dvorak has Swanley up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dvorak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swanley tries to break free but Dvorak pushes him back against the cage.
Swanley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Swanley manages to break the clinch.
Swanley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dvorak.
Swanley is breathing heavily.

Dvorak darts in and clinches Swanley up against the cage.
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!
Dvorak pushes Swanley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Dvorak breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanley shoots in for a double leg but Dvorak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Dvorak tenderised Swanley's leg. Swanley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dvorak swivels and escapes.
Swanley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Dvorak lands a big head kick that sends Swanley tumbling to the mat! Dvorak takes a step backwards and waves Swanley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Swanley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dvorak has Swanley up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Swanley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dvorak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanley gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonin Dvorak!
Antonin Dvorak thanked the fans post fight for their support.