PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allen Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Swift Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wilson
vs
Swift Jr

172 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

King of Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Swift Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swift Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Wilson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Swift Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Swift Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Swift Jr gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.

Swift Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Swift Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Wilson sneaks out the side door and pushes Swift Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swift Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Swift Jr throws a big counter head kick but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swift Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swift Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Swift Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Swift Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Swift Jr forces his way into half guard.
Swift Jr wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Swift Jr in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swift Jr not doing much here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Swift Jr keeps him under control.

Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Swift Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swift Jr throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swift Jr's guard. Nice move by Wilson!

Wilson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Swift Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Swift Jr postures up.
Swift Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Swift Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift Jr tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
Swift Jr wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson gets caught napping as Swift Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.

Wilson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Swift Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.

Swift Jr manages to pull guard.
Allen Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swift Jr keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Swift Jr working a defensive guard here.
Swift Jr wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilson dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift Jr regains half guard.
Swift Jr is controlling Wilson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wilson stops Swift Jr from getting back to his feet.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Swift Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Swift Jr from standing back up.

Swift Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson wants to control but Swift Jr is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Swift Jr is defending well.
Swift Jr is looking to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Swift Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Swift Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
Wilson looking for a sweep but Swift Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swift Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swift Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to hold on but Swift Jr pushes him away.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Wilson is staying active underneath Swift Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Swift Jr has control of the leg.

Swift Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.

Wilson pushes Swift Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Swift Jr misses with a double jab

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Swift Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.

Swift Jr working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift Jr, not yet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson won't allow Swift Jr to get back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.

Swift Jr pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swift Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Swift Jr breaks from the clinch.

Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Swift Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wilson.

Swift Jr is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Swift Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swift Jr in particular looking to stall.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Kane Swift Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swift Jr tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.
Swift Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swift Jr controlling the action here.

Swift Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swift Jr.

Wilson actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Swift Jr.
I've got Swift Jr 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Swift Jr!
A pretty intense looking Kane Swift Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.