PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Swebsik Swebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ripped Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swebsik Swebster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Swebster
vs
Pants

176 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Swebsik Swebster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ripped Pants!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swebster throws a series of punches but Pants moves out of range.
Swebster backing away here, and Pants unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swebster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pants cracks the inside of Swebster's front leg.
Swebster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Pants tenderised Swebster's leg. Swebster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swebster goes for a double leg but Pants avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pants continues to drive forward.
Pants appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pants throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pants bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pants scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pants, right into the meat.
Pants lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pants cracks Swebster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pants scores with a jab.
Pants has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pants fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swebster has a takedown stuffed.
Swebster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ripped Pants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Swebster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pants to the mat! Pants manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Swebster throws a strike but Pants rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pants preventing the sweep.
Pants slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swebster looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pants controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swebster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pants not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swebster working a defensive guard here.
Pants trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swebster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swebster tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swebster wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Swebster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pants jabs Swebster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pants scores with a leg kick.
Swebster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Pants does it's job there.
Swebster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swebster tries for a takedown but Pants circles away easily
and Pants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swebster thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swebsik Swebster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pants dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swebster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pants as he avoids it easily.
Swebster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pants can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pants lands a head shot.
Ripped Pants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pants throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pants.
Pants lands a right hook to the body.
Swebster is breathing heavily.
Pants ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swebster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pants lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swebster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pants throws a head kick that misses

and Swebster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swebster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pants controlling Swebster's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ripped Pants dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Swebster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pants is fending him off so far but Swebster persists. Nope, Pants circles away and we're back to standing.
Pants lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Swebster looking to score a takedown here. Pants is defending well but Swebster drives through and ends up in Pants's guard.
Pants working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swebster.
Swebster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swebster trying to control the position from guard on top but Pants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Swebster stands up and waves to Pants to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pants jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pants fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swebster.
Pants throws a leg kick but Swebster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pants, as that shot connected.
Pants scores with a sloppy right hand. Swebster should have avoided that one.
Pants stuns Swebster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pants bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pants lands with a straight right. Swebster didn't see that one coming.
Swebster shoots in for a takedown but Pants shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swebster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swebster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swebster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swebster throws a right and a left that Pants avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swebster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pants lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pants has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swebster misses with a shot to the body
and Pants counters with a good low kick that Swebster was not able to check.
Pants lands a leg kick that knocks Swebster off balance momentarily.
Swebster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pants thuds a left hand into Swebster's body.
A nice combination there by Pants.
Ripped Pants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pants.
Pants wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swebster darts in looking for a takedown but Pants gets double underhooks and turns Swebster into the cage.
Pants appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swebsik Swebster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pants lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pants scores with a nice body kick.
Pants lunges at Swebster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swebster's hand.
Pants punishes Swebster's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Pants.
Pants scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pants lands a right hook to the body.
Pants sizes up Swebster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pants feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swebsters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pants throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Pants.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swebster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pants coming out on top.
Pants throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swebster on the side of the head.
Swebsik Swebster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pants scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pants comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pants works Swebster's body with a nice hook.
Pants fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Swebster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Swebster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pants is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pants has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pants is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ripped Pants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Swebster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pants can pounce on him.
Swebster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pants bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pants.
Swebster needs to keep his hands up - Pants had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pants.
Swebster avoids the head kick by Pants.
Swebster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pants sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pants lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swebster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pants buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Swebster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pants sprawls well initially but Swebster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Swebster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swebster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pants trying to control but Swebster postures up.
Pants might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swebster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pants wants to improve his position but Swebster is controlling well.
Swebster trying to control the action but Pants is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pants slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ripped Pants is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swebster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swebster throws a big elbow that misses.
Swebster is looking to work some ground and pound but Pants has wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pants throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pants throws a series of punches but Swebster avoids them all with ease.
Pants thuds his right hand into Swebster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swebster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pants comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pants.
Swebster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pants avoids it really well and circles away.
Pants cracks the inside of Swebster's front leg.
Swebster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swebster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pants but Pants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pants feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swebsik Swebster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swebster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pants counters with a straight right hand.
Swebster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pants counters with a big head kick but Swebster shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pants scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swebsik Swebster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pants fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swebster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pants.
Pants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swebster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swebster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swebster takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripped Pants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pants winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripped Pants!