PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Song 2 by Blur. Darren Swagger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swagger
vs
Bisping

190 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swagger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bisping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger tries to clinch up
enabling Bisping to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Darren Swagger has been cut.

Swagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the cage.
Swagger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bisping tightens his grip and picks Swagger up, before dumping him to the ground. Swagger manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping tries to free his leg and advance position but Swagger is retaining full guard.
Swagger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bisping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping prevents Swagger from improving his position.

Bisping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swagger defends it well.
Swagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swagger is working hard here to advance position.

Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Bisping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bisping prevents Swagger from improving his position.
Swagger is trying to stand back up but Bisping is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bisping counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger looks to clinch
enabling Bisping to counter with a crisp jab.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Bisping connects with a single shot there.
Swagger looks to clinch
and Bisping makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swagger tries to clinch

and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bisping is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bisping lands with a punch from half guard.
Bisping has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Bisping has hold of Swagger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Swagger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Bisping looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bisping cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bisping wants to finish this one by submission but Swagger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bisping.
Bisping looking to control but Swagger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Swagger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch lands to the side of Swagger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bisping misses with a takedown

and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swagger prevents Bisping from improving his position.
Swagger thows a huge punch but Bisping dodges it nicely.

Bisping looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swagger lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping trying to hold on to Swagger's head to control him but Swagger postures up.
Swagger blocks the strikes from Bisping.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Swagger connects with a nice short shot to Bisping's temple.
Bisping slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bisping looking for a guillotine here but Swagger defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Rex Bisping has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bisping working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Swagger turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bisping off and cradles Swagger's limp body as Bisping celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rex Bisping!