PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Swanson
vs
Jackson

205 cm
24
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Swanson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swanson is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Swanson has his back to the cage.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jackson lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Jackson lands a body shot.

Swanson jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Swanson has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.

It looks like Darryl Swanson has been cut.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Swanson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Swanson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Jackson!