PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Swango (ranked 743 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 94 p4p, 170 weight class). Ziyaeddin has chosen Machine Head by Bush as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Swango
vs
Ziyaeddin

195 cm
27
185
17 - 10 - 0

186 cm
26
199
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziyaeddin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swango did well to prevent Ziyaeddin getting side control.
Swango is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Swango manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Swango defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Swango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ziyaeddin throws a body punch but Swango moves out of range.
Swango misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ziyaeddin.

Ziyaeddin looking to score a takedown here. Swango is defending well but Ziyaeddin drives through and ends up in Swango's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swango is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Swango is looking to stand up but Ziyaeddin isn't so interested in that idea.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ziyaeddin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swango did well to prevent Ziyaeddin getting side control.
Swango is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Swango 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.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.

Swango has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ziyaeddin is on him like a limpet, forcing Swango back against the cage.

Ziyaeddin manages to pull guard.
Swango would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Swango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziyaeddin on the ground.

Swango stands and steps away. Ziyaeddin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziyaeddin.
Swango looks to land a right hand but Ziyaeddin moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ziyaeddin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swango tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Swango is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Ziyaeddin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Swango is trying to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin has full control of the position and if anything, Swango has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ziyaeddin looking for the RNC.

Swango is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ziyaeddin off. It looks like it's working - Ziyaeddin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Swango displaying calm under pressure there.
Swango throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Ziyaeddin.

Ziyaeddin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swango tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
Swango on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amir Ziyaeddin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ziyaeddin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swango sprawls well initially but Ziyaeddin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Swango makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Ziyaeddin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swango to the mat! Swango manages to get full guard.
Swango wants to stand up but Ziyaeddin is controlling him.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swango swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango wants to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Michael Swango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swango wants to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swango has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ziyaeddin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ziyaeddin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swango smiles and moves away.
Ziyaeddin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziyaeddin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swango counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Swango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swango. That's going to slow Ziyaeddin down.
Ziyaeddin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziyaeddin.
It looked like Swango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Ziyaeddin blocks the low kick.
Swango leaves Ziyaeddin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown but Swango shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango throws a jab when Ziyaeddin was well out of range.
Swango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziyaeddin.
Swango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Ziyaeddin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Swango wants to stand back up but Ziyaeddin manages to pass into side control.
Swango tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swango bucks up and tries to throw Ziyaeddin off but instead Ziyaeddin has got his back!
Swango trying to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin is in full control for now.

Swango is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Ziyaeddin manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.