PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
Swanson

178 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

150 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swanson's head.

It looks like Joe Swanson has been cut.

Swanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Nice strikes from Swanson there.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Swanson distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith kicks Swanson off and gets to his feet.

Smith clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Caleb Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
Swanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.

Swanson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Swanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Smith won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Swanson throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Swanson's cut.
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.

Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Smith lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Smith cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caleb Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.

Smith lands a big head kick that sends Swanson tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Swanson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Swanson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Smith needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Swanson just on the top of the head. Swanson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Swanson - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Caleb Smith!
Caleb Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.