PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Summers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swann
vs
Summers

179 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
36
171 lbs
22 - 12 - 4

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Conviction

Beaver Jooce!

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.
Swann is looking to land body kicks.
And Summers tries to counter it with a takedown but Swann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swann throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Swann.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Summers feints the counter takedown.
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Summers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swann throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Swann.
As Swann backs off Summers throws a huge counter combo but Swann manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers slips under a jab from Swann.
Summers checks a leg kick.
Swann wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Donk. Summers catches Swann right on the button with a cross.
Swann throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swann moves into range and clinches up with Summers.
Swann tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers wants a takedown.
Swann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Summers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Summers manages to end up in side control.
An elbow from Summers crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Summers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Summers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swann some visible discomfort.
Summers tries to score with some ground and pound. Swann controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swann is trying to buck Summers off.
Summers taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann wants to control but Summers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann wants to get back to his feet but Summers drags him back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers working away.
Summers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Swann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Summers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Swann is looking to regain half guard here but Summers keeps moving and retains side control.
Swann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Summers working away.
Summers cracks Swann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Swann's face as Summers controls the position.
Swann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summers working over Swann with some ground and pound. Swann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Summers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swann's head.
Swann is looking to escape.
Summers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Summers winds up and cracks Swann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Summers is thwarting Swann's attempts to control the position.
Summers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Summers wants to control the pace but Swann is squirming around nicely.
Summers with good strikes from the mount here!
Swann wants to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
Swann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swann is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swann is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Summers lands a big elbow.
Swann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Summers looking to control but Swann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Summers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Summers avoids the attempt from Swann to control.
Summers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Summers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Swann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Swann working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Swann that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swann regains half guard.
Swann taking some punishment here, with Summers in his half guard.
Swann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Summers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good shot there by Swann.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swann tries to avoid it but Summers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swann to the ground. Swann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Summers misses with a double jab.
Swann moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swann with a body shot.
Summers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Summers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swann misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann misses the shot to the body.
Swann connects with a right hand. Summers shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Summers at a distance.
Swann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swann misses with a wild body shot.
Summers feints a counter leg kick.
Summers throws a nice head kick!
Swann throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
Swann throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Swann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summers.
No joy there for Summers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Summers has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Swann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Summers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Summers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Summers's head backwards.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swann misses with a body shot.
Summers is looking for the big counter here.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Summers.
Swann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Summers feints a counter leg kick.
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
It looked like Swann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Summers.
Swann punishes Summers's body with a nice straight punch.
Swann takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann thows a body kick. Summers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Summers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Summers misses with a body shot
and Swann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swann. Summers shrugs it off though.
Swann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swann throws a solid leg kick but Summers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swann.
Summers with the counter takedown but Swann avoids it easily.
Summers takes one to the side of the head.
Swann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swann is looking to wear down Summers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swann throws a head kick that misses.
Summers feints the counter takedown.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Swann closes the distance and clinches.
Summers looking for a takedown.
Summers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers can't get the takedown.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.

Swann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann thumps Summers with a low kick.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swann.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Summers thuds his right hand into Swann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers throws a series of punches but Swann avoids them all with ease.

Swann drives through and clinches with Summers against the cage.
Swann is trying to break the clinch but Summers has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Swann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swann.
Swann is looking for a counter combo.
Swann looks to land a right hand but Summers moved out of range.
Swann tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat.
Dylan Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swann misses with a shot to the body
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Summers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swann counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swann misses with a double jab.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Swann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Summers lands with an overhand left.
Swann throws the kick towards the body but Summers avoids it.
Summers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Summers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Summers feints a jab promting Swann to slip. Summers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swann leaves Summers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Summers throws a series of strikes that have Swann backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann connects with a single shot there.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swann.
Summers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Summers moves away from the strike by Swann.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swann.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Summers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Summers lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Swann misses.
Swann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Summers on the side of the head.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Swann misses
and Swann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Summers throws a body punch but Swann moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Summers misses its intended target.
Summers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swann throws a nice head kick!
Swann stuns Summers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swann moves out of range as Summers strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Summers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swann!
Swann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Swann cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
Summers tries to bum rush Swann with a series of wild strikes but Swann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swann is looking to slow Summers down with leg kicks.
Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swann feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Swann swings widly with a right hand
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Summers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Summers.
Summers blocks a head kick by Swann.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Swann.
I think Swann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ross Swann!
Ross Swann made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.