PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yelch Switzer (ranked 2621 p4p, 5528 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 145 p4p, 222 weight class). Yelch Switzer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Switzer
vs
Zedong

170 cm
25
140
5 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
136
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yelch Switzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switzer misses with a jab to the body
and Zedong counters with a nice uppercut.
Switzer misses with a right hand
and Switzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yelch Switzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Switzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zedong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Switzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zedong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Switzer throws out a loose jab but Zedong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Switzer digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.
Switzer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Switzer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Switzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zedong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Switzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Switzer walks into a left hand.
Switzer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Switzer throws out a loose jab but Zedong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zedong misses the shot to the body.
Switzer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Switzer looks to throw the jab but Zedong is out of range.
Zedong throws a series of punches but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer misses the shot to the body.
Zedong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Switzer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Switzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zedong under the eye.
Switzer works Zedong's body with a nice hook.
Switzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zedong at a distance.
Switzer looks to throw the jab but Zedong is out of range.
Zedong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Switzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zedong.
Switzer misses with a body shot.
Switzer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zedong's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Switzer.
Switzer scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Switzer scores with a punch to the head.
Switzer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Switzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zedong, as that shot connected.
Switzer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zedong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Switzer lands a body shot.
Switzer misses with a right hand
and Zedong counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Switzer.
Switzer works Zedong's body with a nice hook.
Zedong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Switzer.
Switzer throws an overhand right that lands on Zedong's shoulder, as Zedong tries to avoid the shot.
Switzer misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zedong counter with a right hand.
Switzer throws a hook but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Switzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Zedong misses the target.
Switzer throwing a counter right hand but Zedong manages to avoid it.
Switzer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zedongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zedong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Switzer.
Zedong takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Switzer finds it's target.
Switzer digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.
Switzer scores with a shot to the body.
Switzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Switzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zedong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Switzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zedong at a distance.
Switzer dips to his left and cracks Zedong with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Switzer misses
and Zedong counters with a nice uppercut.
Zedong takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Switzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Switzer connects with a looping right hand.
Switzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zedong counters with a right hand to the body.
Switzer lands with a hook. Zedong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Switzer misses with an uppercut. Zedong saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Switzer misses.
Zedong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Switzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Switzer scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Switzer jabs at Zedong's body.
Switzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Switzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zedong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zedong misses with an uppercut.
Switzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zedong throws a body punch but Switzer moves out of range.
Zedong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zedong throws a body shot but no joy.
Switzer thuds his right hand into Zedong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zedong throws a hook but Switzer avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yelch Switzer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by Switzer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Switzer.
Switzer scores with a decent looking hook.
Switzer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zedong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zedong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zedong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Switzer.
Zedong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Switzer.
Switzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Switzer coming out on top.
Zedong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Switzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Switzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zedong can do to turn this around?
Switzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zedong manages to avoid it.
Zedong throws out a counter right but Switzer avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Switzer.
Switzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zedong.
Switzer throws a big shot that misses.
Zedong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Switzer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Switzer coming out on top.
Switzer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zedong throws a hook to the side of Switzer's head but Switzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Switzer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Switzer is just out of range.
Yelch Switzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Zedong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zedong! But no joy.
Switzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Switzer throws a good cross that connects.
Zedong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Switzer misses with a body shot.
Zedong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Zedong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Switzer lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Switzer. Beautiful body shot.
Switzer clobbers Zedong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Switzer throws out a loose jab but Zedong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zedong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Switzer.
Mao Zedong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zedong misses with a hook. Switzer ducked under it nicely.
Zedong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zedong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Switzer.
Zedong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Switzer.
Zedong staying out of range there.
Switzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zedong counters with a stiff right hand.
Zedong throws a series of punches but Switzer avoids them all with ease.
Zedong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Switzer lands with a right hand.
Switzer slips a straight right by Zedong.
Switzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zedong momentarily.
Switzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer scores with a jab.
Zedong misses the shot to the body.
Zedong missing with a left hand there. Switzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Switzer.
Switzer misses with an uppercut.
Switzer cracks Zedong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Switzer takes a swing at Zedong's ribcage but misses.
Zedong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Switzer.
Zedong throws out a loose jab but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Switzer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Switzer lands a jab to the nose.
Zedong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Switzer scores with a shot to the body.
Switzer cracks Zedong with an open hand slap.
Switzer cracks Zedong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Switzer swings for the body but Zedong moves out of range.
Switzer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zedong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Switzer lands with a straight right. Zedong didn't see that one coming.
Switzer lands with a right hand.
Switzer scores with a nice right hand.
Switzer looks to land a left hand but Zedong moved out of range nicely.
Zedong walks into a stiff left hand from Switzer.
Switzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zedong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Switzer throws a big shot that misses.
Switzer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zedong doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Switzer as he connects with a hook.
Zedong takes a swing at Switzer's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Switzer misses.
Switzer misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yelch Switzer dominated that second round.
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!

Switzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zedong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Switzer.
Switzer throws an off balance right hand
and Zedong counters with a three punch combo that has Switzer backing up. Switzer nods at Zedong to acknowledge the strikes.
Switzer throws a right hand that misses
and Zedong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Switzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Switzer.
Switzer throws an off balance right hand
and Zedong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Switzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zedong tries to move into range but Switzer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Switzer misses with a body punch
and Zedong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zedong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Switzer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Switzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Switzer lands a nice shot to the body.
Switzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zedong is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong throws a hook to the side of Switzer's head but Switzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zedong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Switzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zedong.
Despite the aggression on Zedong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Switzer misses with a hook. Zedong ducked under it nicely.
Switzer connects with a looping right hand.
Zedong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zedong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Switzer scores with a jab.
Switzer throws a poor cross that misses
and Zedong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Switzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zedong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Switzer misses with a left hand
and Zedong counters with a nice uppercut.
Zedong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zedong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Switzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Switzer scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zedong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zedong avoids the body shot from Switzer.
Switzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Switzer. That snapped Zedong's head back.
Zedong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Switzer connects with a looping right hand.
Switzer dips to his left and cracks Zedong with an uppercut!
Switzer lands a jab.
Switzer throws out a loose jab but Zedong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Switzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Zedong should have avoided that one.
Switzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zedong throws a combination. Switzer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zedong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zedong ducks under a wild hook from Switzer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zedong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Switzer.
Zedong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Switzer throws out the jab.
Switzer misses with a hook. Zedong ducked under it nicely.
Switzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Zedong.
Switzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zedong moves away.
Zedong misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Switzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zedong.
Switzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Switzer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zedong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zedong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Switzer throws a big shot that misses.
Switzer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zedong misses.
Switzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zedong at a distance.
A jab from Switzer finds it's way through Zedong's defenses.
Switzer throws a looping overhand right but Zedong ducks down to avoid it.
Switzer misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Switzer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Switzer connects with a jab.
Switzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Switzer lands a nice hook to Zedong's body. Zedong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Switzer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zedong has time to react.
Switzer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zedong counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Switzer defending well as Zedong loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Switzer catches Zedong right on the button with a cross.
Mao Zedong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yelch Switzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Switzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yelch Switzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Switzer 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yelch Switzer!
A victorious Yelch Switzer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.