PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aadam bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by The man without fear. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swift
vs
bird

173 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, aadam bird!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bird misses with a takedown attempt

and Swift counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for bird!
bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swift looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bird slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bird is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
bird misses with some strikes from the bottom.
bird is trying to get back to full guard.

Swift is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
bird manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throwing strikes but missing.
Swift takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.
bird lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swift!
bird avoids the attempt from Swift to control.

bird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
bird looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

bird looking for a guillotine from mount but Swift is having none of it.
bird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swift sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swift might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Swift striking from the bottom.
Swift trying to hold on to bird's head to control him but bird postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swift's head.
bird is nestled in close to Swift, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swift trying to control here.
bird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift fails with the takedown

and bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swift won't be happy with that.
bird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swift managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by bird.
Swift is trying to control bird's posture but bird avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bird lands a few punches from side control.
Swift taking a bit of punishment here - bird scoring with strikes.
bird working away.
Check out the look on bird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bird moves out of range as Swift throws a body kick.

bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
bird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aadam bird dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

bird misses with a takedown attempt

and Swift decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bird's guard.
Swift throwing strikes from guard but bird blocks nicely.
Swift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamie Swift overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bird trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swift pushes down on bird's leg and manages to get into half guard.
bird keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bird is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
bird is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swift lands a big shot there that rocks bird but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swift wants to control the pace but bird is squirming around nicely.
bird is looking to get to half guard.
bird gets back to half guard.
bird is pressing down on Swift's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swift trying to control but bird is working from the bottom.
bird wants to sweep here but Swift controlling him for the moment.
bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swift's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swift looking for a guillotine here but bird defends easily.
bird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
bird chips away with some ground and pound.
bird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swift tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift is keeping the position for now.
Swift is trying to keep bird in close.
Swift working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from bird.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bird with a poor takedown
and Swift counters with a body kick.
bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamie Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aadam bird.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt

and bird counters with a shoot takedown. Swift fights it but they end up in guard.
Swift is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
bird is staying active underneath Swift, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Swift avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift wants to pass the guard but bird is keeping the position.
bird trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bird tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.

bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift keeping full guard, as bird tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aadam bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Swift scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
bird tries to roll over but Swift keeps him under control.
bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Swift works his foot free and advances to mount.
bird working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift lands a nice shot to the head.
bird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for bird. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Swift landing punches.
bird sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swift is looking to take a break and control but bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
The fighters are battling for position here. bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bird doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Swift counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swift.
Swift prevents a takedown attempt there.

bird has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swift clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
bird is throwing shots to the body but Swift manages to wriggle free. bird pounces on him again and ends up in Swift's guard.
Swift preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swift has momentary wrist control but bird slips an elbow through the middle.

bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swift manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now bird has Swift in his guard.
Swift wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.
bird has a closed guard, preventing Swift from standing up.

Swift is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
bird keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift throwing strikes but missing.
bird wants to sweep but no luck.

bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swift can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift tries to land a front kick but bird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamie Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
aadam bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bird fails with the takedown
and Swift counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Swift showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bird has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... aadam bird!