PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zill McSwish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White Iv
vs
McSwish

194 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter White Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zill McSwish!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from White Iv misses.

McSwish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

White Iv has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McSwish is on him like a limpet, forcing White Iv back against the cage.

McSwish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

White Iv kicks McSwish off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSwish misses with a takedown attempt
and White Iv counters with a stiff right hand.
White Iv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McSwish's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwish swings for the body but White Iv moves out of range.
McSwish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White Iv takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

McSwish moves into the clinch.
White Iv is trying to break the clinch but McSwish has him pressed against the cage.
McSwish effectively controlling the action here.
McSwish struggles to land a body shot inside as White Iv controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSwish successfully pulls guard.
White Iv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

White Iv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Iv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McSwish seems keen to control White Iv's posture.
McSwish controls White Iv momentarily but White Iv frees himself.
McSwish keeping full guard, as White Iv tries to pass.
McSwish wants to sweep but no luck.
McSwish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White Iv lands a couple of elbows.
McSwish keeping moving, preventing White Iv from controlling successfully.
White Iv looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Iv trying to control but McSwish is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McSwish is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White Iv tries to free his leg and advance position but McSwish is retaining full guard.

White Iv has gone for a leg lock! McSwish slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Iv's guard.

White Iv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

White Iv is looking for a triangle but McSwish pushes his legs off easily.

White Iv looking for a guillotine here but McSwish defends easily.
McSwish's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White Iv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

White Iv has an active guard here but McSwish has managed to pass into half guard.

White Iv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Iv is breathing heavily.
McSwish lands with a punch from half guard.
White Iv taking some punishment here, with McSwish in his half guard.
McSwish wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Iv keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Iv manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwish wants to control from the top but White Iv keeps moving.

White Iv has his foot on McSwish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSwish works his way back into a safe position though.

White Iv looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McSwish passes into half guard.
White Iv gets full guard.
McSwish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

White Iv has his foot on McSwish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSwish works his way back into a safe position though.
McSwish preventing the sweep.

White Iv is looking for a triangle but McSwish pushes his legs off easily.
McSwish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McSwish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White Iv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McSwish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
White Iv tries to get to full guard but McSwish has control of the leg.

White Iv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSwish pulls his head out easily.
McSwish tries to pass to full mount but White Iv defends it.
McSwish is looking to take a break and control but White Iv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Iv taking some punishment here, with McSwish in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White Iv looks like he's trying to stand up.
McSwish tries to pass the half guard into mount. White Iv knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White Iv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McSwish wants to take a breather but White Iv is having none of it.
McSwish keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White Iv is pressing down on McSwish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

White Iv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSwish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSwish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

White Iv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSwish passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White Iv tries to bench press McSwish off him but McSwish keeps the position.
White Iv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwish wants to control but White Iv is keeping him busy.
McSwish wants to free his trapped foot but White Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White Iv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

White Iv has his feet on McSwish's thighs here. He's pushed McSwish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McSwish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter White Iv!