PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Macleod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvis Swan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Macleod
vs
Swan

180 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Spencer Macleod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elvis Swan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan shoots in for a double leg but Macleod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swan tries for a takedown but Macleod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Macleod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swan.
No luck for Swan with that takedown attempt.
Spencer Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Swan.
Swan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Macleod shoots in and gets a takedown into Swan's guard.
Macleod slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Macleod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swan 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.
Macleod trying to control the position from guard on top but Swan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macleod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swan on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macleod slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swan has Macleod pulled in close to control his posture.
Macleod passes Swan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macleod stops Swan from getting back to his feet.
Macleod is keen to just control but Swan is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macleod controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macleod stuffs the takedown.
Swan shoots in and drives through. Macleod sprawls well.
Macleod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macleod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Swan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Macleod wants to get back to his feet but Swan is dominant here and he's now got Macleod's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan controlling well, preventing Macleod from escaping the position.
Swan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Swan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Macleod has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Swan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Macleod doesn't escape.

Swan looking to break Macleod's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macleod remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Swan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Macleod is trying to break free.
Macleod is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macleod is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Swan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Macleod has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Macleod do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Macleod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Macleod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macleod wants it to stay on the feet.
Swan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macleod avoids it really well and circles away.
Macleod throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
Macleod shoots in but no luck this time.

Swan pushes Macleod up against the cage in a clinch.
Macleod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Swan breaks from the clinch.
Swan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swan wants it to stay on the feet.
Macleod leaves Swan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spencer Macleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Swan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macleod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macleod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macleod wants it to stay on the feet.
Swan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer Macleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Macleod as Swan shoots in.
Macleod misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swan.
Swan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Macleod has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macleod tries to clinch but Swan moves out of range.
Swan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Macleod fails to land with a series of punches.
Swan tests Macleod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macleod but Macleod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swan throws the kick towards the body but Macleod avoids it.
Macleod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swan circles away.
Macleod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swan.
Spencer Macleod is winning the standup battle so far.
Swan lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swan closes the distance and clinches up with Macleod, looking for a takedown. Swan pushes Macleod against the cage but Macleod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Swan has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan wants a takedown but no success here.

Macleod drags the fight down to the ground.
Swan throws a big elbow that misses.
Swan controlling from the top position.
Swan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Swan drops back looking for a leg! Macleod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macleod manages to kick Swan off! Swan jumps back into Macleod's guard.
Swan stands and throws Macleod's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Swan crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elvis Swan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Swan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Swan. No joy for Macleod on that attempt.
Macleod fails to land the takedown.
Macleod wants to clinch up but Swan keeps it at a distance.
Macleod lands a head kick!
Macleod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swan tries to land a front kick but Macleod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macleod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swan was well out of range. Poor timing from Macleod.
Swan throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Swan closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Swan.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
Macleod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swan is stalling here.
Macleod fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Macleod. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swan pulls guard successfully.
Swan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Macleod tries to free his leg and advance position but Swan is retaining full guard.

Swan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elvis Swan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swan pulls Macleod in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swan pushes Macleod off and gets back to his feet.

Macleod tries to sprawl but Swan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Swan not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swan is defended easily by Macleod.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Macleod defends well and Swan ends up having to push Macleod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macleod avoids it really well and circles away.
Macleod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macleod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swan dives in and grabs Macleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macleod pushes down on Swan's head and hops out.

Macleod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swan to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Swan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Swan!