PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kill For Satan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McLain
vs
Swanson

205 cm
21
277 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain with a jab.

It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
McLain throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
McLain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by McLain, which made it look bad.
McLain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Shane McLain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLain lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from McLain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLain takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
McLain tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLain throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by McLain, which made it look bad.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shane McLain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Swanson tries to clinch but McLain moves away
and McLain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swanson has McLain up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson misses with a knee to the head.
Swanson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLain prevents a body shot from Swanson.
McLain wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Swanson tries to pull guard but McLain won't allow it.
Shane McLain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson looking to throw knees to the head but McLain is blocking nicely.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLain blocks it with crossed arms.
McLain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLain circles away.
McLain avoids a kick to the body.
McLain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.

That has opened up Dandy Swanson's cut even more.
McLain checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain scores with a hook.
McLain lands a slapping body shot.
McLain connects with a looping right hand.
McLain lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson looks winded!
McLain lands a lovely overhand right.

The cut above Dandy Swanson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McLain drops Swanson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Swanson! McLain dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane McLain!
An out of breath Shane McLain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.