PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jar Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Laws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Laws struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swanson
vs
Laws

170 cm
24
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jar Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Laws!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Laws looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laws has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Swanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laws has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Laws.
Laws tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laws somewhat.
Laws misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Swanson's head coaches at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jar Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Laws.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jacob Laws has been cut.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laws shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Swanson drives through and clinches with Laws against the cage.
Laws stalling in the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free but Laws has control.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Laws has the dominant position.
Laws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laws is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Laws breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laws misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laws.
Laws tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.

Nice combo by Swanson! Oh, that's hurt him - Laws falls to the canvas and Swanson follows him into side control.

Laws is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laws is looking for a sweep.
Laws wants to control but Swanson postures up.

Swanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Laws is defending well.

Swanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laws has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Swanson but great work by Laws.
Laws throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laws is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laws working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laws decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swanson to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Laws misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Laws.

Laws closes the distance and clinches.
Laws stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Laws is controlling the position.
Swanson tries to circle away but Laws has him pinned against the cage.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Laws won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Laws's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Swanson.
Laws fails to land the takedown.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Laws pushes him off.
Laws shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laws gets slowly back to his feet.
Laws shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jar Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Laws.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laws tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Laws doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Swanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That has opened up Jacob Laws's cut even more.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laws swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice cross by Laws.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Laws coming out on top.
Laws shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Jar Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laws is breathing heavily.
Laws misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laws shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Laws's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Swanson throws a left that rocks Laws and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Swanson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laws regain composure!
Laws is still in real trouble! Can Swanson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Swanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laws knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Swanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Laws is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Laws is defending well.

Swanson tries for a kimura but Laws is defending well.

Swanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Laws is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laws keeps working.

Swanson tries for a kimura but Laws is defending well.

Swanson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laws rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Swanson's guard! Nice work there by Laws!

Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laws can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laws seems to have recovered his senses.

Swanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Laws loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laws has gone for a leg lock! Swanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laws's guard.
Laws bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.

Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laws can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laws is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Swanson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Laws's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Laws. Laws gets slowly back to his feet.

Laws clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Laws is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Laws is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Laws lands a hook to the side of the head.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jar Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Laws with a lazy takedown attempt

and Swanson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Laws down! Swanson is looking to finish but Laws is intelligently defending himself.
Jar Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Laws.
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!
Laws keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson passes into half guard.
Laws keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laws works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laws looking for a sweep. Not yet Laws, not yet.
Swanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laws on the ground.
Laws takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laws is keeping the position for now.
Jar Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
Laws trying to hold on to Swanson's head to control him but Swanson postures up.
Swanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laws does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Laws makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Laws closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Laws pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Laws lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Laws is trying desperately to land a takedown but Swanson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laws.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson feints a jab promting Laws to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laws slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laws is looking to clinch.

Laws clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laws swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laws fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laws can do to turn this around?
Laws tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laws has him pressed against the cage.
Laws fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Laws's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laws is defended easily by Swanson.
Laws with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a left and a right that stings Laws.

The cut above Jacob Laws's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laws tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacob Laws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laws avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jar Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jar Swanson!
Jar Swanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.