Swing-12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gatsby
vs
Mcgraw

185 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chopper Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgraw's head backwards.
Gatsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcgraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatsby looks to land a left hand but Mcgraw moved out of range nicely.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgraw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgraw has a takedown stuffed.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgraw fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Gatsby. No joy for Mcgraw on that attempt.
Jay Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chopper Mcgraw.
Mcgraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcgraw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby misses with a body shot.
Mcgraw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcgraw takes one on the button.
Gatsby really is a fat lump.
Gatsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgraw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Mcgraw 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gatsby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Gatsby misses its intended target.
Gatsby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Gatsby jabs at Mcgraw's body.
Mcgraw looks gassed!
Gatsby thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcgraw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgraw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw moves forwards but Gatsby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
Mcgraw walks into a left hand.

Mcgraw is rocked!
Mcgraw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Mcgraw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgraw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatsby throws a jab when Mcgraw was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Gatsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Gatsby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatsby looks to land a right hand but Mcgraw moved out of range.
Mcgraw seems to have recovered his senses.
Gatsby swings for the body but Mcgraw moves out of range.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby connects with a looping right hand.
Gatsby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgraw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gatsby but Gatsby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgraw moves away.
Gatsby lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgraw's head.
Jay Gatsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to de liver by Gatsby. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgraw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gatsby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgraw somewhat.
A lazy left from Gatsby finds it's target.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgraw at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gatsby lands with a nice body punch.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Gatsby.
Mcgraw walks into a straight right hand from Gatsby.
Gatsby walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mcgraw drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gatsby swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mcgraw's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cocka Suarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prozak - Under The Rain. Suarus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Afraid - Eminem. Jordan Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cocka Suarus's chin.

Jones
vs
Suarus

158 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

172 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

NBK Outfitters

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cocka Suarus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suarus is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suarus is trying to stand.
Suarus wants to get back to full guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Suarus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suarus tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to take a breather but Suarus is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suarus tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Suarus misses with a head kick.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Suarus is keeping him busy.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Suarus's legs.
Suarus tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Suarus is looking for a sweep.
Suarus wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Suarus.
Suarus throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Suarus throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

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.
Suarus tries a head kick but it misses.

Jones feints and as Suarus raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarus looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarus, not yet.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Suarus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarus is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones is taking a breather. Suarus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones prevents Suarus from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Suarus from improving his position.
Suarus is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suarus is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jones 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.

Suarus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suarus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarus is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones has control of Suarus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suarus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Suarus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones blocks a head kick by Suarus.
Suarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suarus throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Suarus.
Suarus misses with the head strike.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suarus tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Suarus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jones.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suarus thows a big elbow that misses.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Suarus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Suarus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Suarus taps out! nice BJJ there by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Axsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Heat it up. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Franklin
vs
Axsome

178 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

183 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

NBK Outfitters
NBK Outfitters

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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Axsome!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axsome misses with a looping right.
Franklin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Axsome throws a jab but it's blocked by Franklin.

Franklin gets a takedown into half guard.
Axsome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin throwing shots but Axsome is blocking nicely.
Axsome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Axsome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin is trying to control. Axsome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axsome is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Axsome sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Axsome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin walks into a jab.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Axsome sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axsome.
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axsome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axsome throws a good cross that connects.
Axsome swinging wildly here.
Franklin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Axsome lands a right hand from hell, dropping Franklin. Axsome pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Axsome!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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