PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Jedrzejczyk (ranked 4003 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Swingewood (ranked 4674 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jedrzejczyk
vs
Swingewood

181 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 7 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pawel Jedrzejczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejczyk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swingewood is fending him off so far but Jedrzejczyk persists. Nope, Swingewood circles away and we're back to standing.

Jedrzejczyk clinches up with Swingewood and pushes him back against the cage.
Swingewood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jedrzejczyk gets underhooks to prevent Swingewood's takedown attempt.
Jedrzejczyk tries to pull guard but Swingewood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk effectively controlling the action here.
Swingewood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jedrzejczyk digs a right hand into Swingewood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swingewood's gas tank.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jedrzejczyk prevents it.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Jedrzejczyk lands a shoulder strike.

Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Swingewood shoots in looking for a takedown. Jedrzejczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Swingewood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice looking combination but Swingewood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swingewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swingewood walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jedrzejczyk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a combination
enabling Swingewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Jedrzejczyk shoots in and drives through. Swingewood sprawls well.

Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swingewood's guard.
Jedrzejczyk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jedrzejczyk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swingewood is trying to control the position but Jedrzejczyk postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swingewood controls Jedrzejczyk momentarily but Jedrzejczyk frees himself.

Swingewood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jedrzejczyk defends it easily.
Swingewood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swingewood looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jedrzejczyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Jedrzejczyk moves into the clinch.

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.
Jedrzejczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Jedrzejczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swingewood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jedrzejczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jedrzejczyk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jedrzejczyk showed some decent athleticism there.
Jedrzejczyk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jedrzejczyk blocks the strikes from Swingewood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Jedrzejczyk dominated that round.
That's time! Jedrzejczyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Swingewood slaps away a takedown attempt from Jedrzejczyk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jedrzejczyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jedrzejczyk looks to throw a body kick
and Swingewood counters with a three punch combo that has Jedrzejczyk backing up. Jedrzejczyk nods at Swingewood to acknowledge the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk is working for takedown but Swingewood is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jedrzejczyk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Jedrzejczyk jumps guard but Swingewood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jedrzejczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swingewood's efforts to push away.
Jedrzejczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swingewood can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood lands with a left to the head.
Swingewood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jedrzejczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Swingewood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jedrzejczyk blocks the leg kick.

Jedrzejczyk has closed the distance and engaged Swingewood in a clinch.
Swingewood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Swingewood wants to slow Jedrzejczyk down by chopping away at his legs.

Jedrzejczyk has closed the distance and engaged Swingewood in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries for a takedown but Swingewood manages to get underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk wants to take the fight to the mat but Swingewood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk stalls.

Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Swingewood rushes Jedrzejczyk and presses him up against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk has Swingewood pushed against the cage.
Swingewood misses with a knee to the head.
Swingewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jedrzejczyk slowing the pace effectively.
Jedrzejczyk has Swingewood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swingewood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jedrzejczyk tries to pull guard but Swingewood won't allow it.
Jedrzejczyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swingewood walks away with a smile on his face. Jedrzejczyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood fails with the takedown.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swingewood.
Jedrzejczyk tries to clinch up.
Swingewood is looking to chop away at Jedrzejczyk's legs.
Jedrzejczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swingewood manages to circle out of the way.
Swingewood stuffs the takedown.
Aaron Swingewood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedrzejczyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Swingewood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jedrzejczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swingewood shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swingewood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swingewood is breathing heavily.
Swingewood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk circles away.
Jedrzejczyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood throws a sloppy head kick and Jedrzejczyk moves out of range easily.

Jedrzejczyk has Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swingewood smiles and moves away.
Swingewood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the head kick by Swingewood.
Jedrzejczyk works over Swingewood's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk circles away.
Jedrzejczyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swingewood to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Jedrzejczyk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jedrzejczyk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swingewood defends well and Jedrzejczyk ends up having to push Swingewood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swingewood throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swingewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jedrzejczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jedrzejczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swingewood wants to counter the offense by Jedrzejczyk and move into the clinch position.
Swingewood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Jedrzejczyk rushes Swingewood and presses him up against the cage.
Swingewood is trying to force a seperation but Jedrzejczyk has the dominant position.

Jedrzejczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jedrzejczyk clinches with his opponent.
Jedrzejczyk tries for a takedown but Swingewood manages to get underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Swingewood jumps guard but Jedrzejczyk stands there with Swingewood around his waist. Swingewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swingewood backwards.
Swingewood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jedrzejczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jedrzejczyk successfully pulls guard.
Jedrzejczyk pulls Swingewood in close to his closed guard and prevents Swingewood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swingewood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swingewood wants to control from the top but Jedrzejczyk keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood prevents Jedrzejczyk from getting back to his feet.
Jedrzejczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jedrzejczyk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swingewood has passed into side control.
Jedrzejczyk tries to buck Swingewood off but Swingewood is having none of it.
Swingewood misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jedrzejczyk wants to control but Swingewood postures up.
Swingewood prevents Jedrzejczyk from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swingewood shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Jedrzejczyk misses the shot to the body.
Swingewood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk looks for a takedown but Swingewood sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jedrzejczyk.
Swingewood shoots for a double leg takedown but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. He's pushed Swingewood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jedrzejczyk moves out of range as Swingewood throws a body kick.
Jedrzejczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swingewood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jedrzejczyk somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood jabs at Jedrzejczyk's body.

Jedrzejczyk has Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.

Jedrzejczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swingewood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood darts in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk gets double underhooks and turns Swingewood into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Jedrzejczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jedrzejczyk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Jedrzejczyk!