PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gouda Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalera has chosen Kaiowas as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Swanson
vs
Cavalera

182 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Improved boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gouda Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson works over Cavalera's head and body with a nice combination.
Cavalera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cavalera off to one side.
Cavalera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cavalera off to one side.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Cavalera looks gassed!
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavalera shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gouda Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Cavalera.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cavalera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cavalera showed some decent athleticism there.
Cavalera is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Swanson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swanson tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavalera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cavalera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Cavalera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swanson is surviving well by controlling Cavalera's body position as best he can.
Swanson wants to hold on but Cavalera pushes him away.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Cavalera's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cavalera wants to finish this one by submission but Swanson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cavalera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cavalera looking to control and managing it successfully.

Cavalera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Swanson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Swanson!

Cavalera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavalera can't keep his opponent in guard - Swanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson prevents Cavalera from standing back up.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cavalera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Cavalera is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Cavalera keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson distracts Cavalera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Cavalera avoids nicely.
Cavalera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.

Cavalera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swanson sprawls well initially but Cavalera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as Cavalera sits in half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Cavalera thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Swanson tries to roll over but Cavalera keeps him under control.
Cavalera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cavalera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Cavalera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swanson circles away.
Swanson tries to bum rush Cavalera with a series of wild strikes but Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavalera on the side of the head.
Swanson swinging wilding here.
Swanson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavalera backs up against the cage.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cavalera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swanson is not content to let Cavalera control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gouda Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cavalera.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Cavalera with that takedown attempt.
Cavalera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Swanson.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.

Cavalera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cavalera content to stall in guard here.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Cavalera from controlling successfully.
Cavalera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cavalera trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Igor Cavalera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cavalera clinches.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cavalera won't allow it.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Cavalera is controlling the position.
Swanson wants to break free but Cavalera has control.
Cavalera prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Cavalera is controlling the position.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Cavalera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gouda Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Cavalera.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson throws a right hand that Cavalera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalera also avoids with ease.
Cavalera closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Cavalera pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson.
Swanson misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Cavalera shoots in.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.

Cavalera scores a takedown into full mount!
Swanson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cavalera is trying to stick to Swanson's back but Swanson is turning into Cavalera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cavalera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Cavalera working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cavalera wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.

Cavalera working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.

Cavalera is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Cavalera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cavalera is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Cavalera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.

Swanson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cavalera.
Cavalera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swanson is looking to escape.
Cavalera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cavalera controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Cavalera's attempts to control the action.
Cavalera content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Cavalera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cavalera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.

Cavalera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cavalera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cavalera content just to control the position here.
Swanson can't escape the position.
Swanson gets back to half guard.
Swanson tries to roll over but Cavalera keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Cavalera seems content to control.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer.
Cavalera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Igor Cavalera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.
Cavalera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Gouda Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Cavalera.
Swanson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cavalera shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
A choreographed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Cavalera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swanson tries to bum rush Cavalera with a series of wild strikes but Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gouda Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavalera closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Cavalera pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavalera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cavalera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cavalera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gouda Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Cavalera dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Cavalera misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Cavalera on that attempt.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cavalera.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Swanson knocks Cavalera out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gouda Swanson!