PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swearengen's entrance music is A Story From North America. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Swearengen
vs
Rollins

177 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Supreme Anabolics
Supreme Anabolics

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Swearengen.

It looks like Henry Rollins has been cut.
Swearengen misses the shot to the body.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Swearengen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swearengen misses with a series of wild punches.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and Swearengen counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swearengen.
Swearengen looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Swearengen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Swearengen as he connects with a hook.
Swearengen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swearengen circles away.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swearengen moves away.
Swearengen throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen scores with a jab to the body.
Al Swearengen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swearengen misses with a low kick as Rollins jumps back.
Rollins misses the jab.
Al Swearengen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Swearengen.
Swearengen misses with a jab to the body
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Swearengen jabs at Rollins's body.
Swearengen throws and low kick but Rollins moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Swearengen.
Rollins misses with a hook. Swearengen ducked under it nicely.
Swearengen slips a jab from Rollins.
Swearengen misses with a hook.
Swearengen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick from Swearengen.
Swearengen ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen wants to land a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
Swearengen connects with a looping right hand.
Swearengen throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Swearengen scores with a three punch combo!
Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swearengen misses with a double jab.
Swearengen swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Swearengen misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Swearengen throws a low kick, looking for Rollins's leg but Rollins calmly moves out of range.
Swearengen throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Swearengen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Rollins or perhaps it was just good defense by Swearengen which made him look bad.
Rollins takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins digs a good hook to Swearengen's body.
Swearengen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well.
Swearengen throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws a body punch but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swearengen, right into the meat.
Swearengen throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swearengen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swearengen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Swearengen is looking to chop away at Rollins's legs.
A jab from Swearengen misses.
Swearengen misses with a leg kick.
Swearengen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Swearengen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins.
Swearengen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Swearengen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.
Rollins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swearengen. Swearengen obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Swearengen.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Swearengen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Swearengen misses with a hook.
Swearengen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swearengen.
Rollins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swearengen.
Swearengen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Swearengen is winning the standup battle so far.
Swearengen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins.
Rollins slips under a jab from Swearengen.
Swearengen with a hook.
Swearengen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rollins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Rollins. That snapped Swearengen's head back.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swearengen.
Swearengen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swearengen ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen tries to work over Rollins's front leg with a kick but Rollins checks it.
Swearengen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swearengen thows a body shot but no joy.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Swearengen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins swings for the body but Swearengen moves out of range.
Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins.
Swearengen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swearengen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swearengen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swearengen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Swearengen misses the target.
Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rollins checks a leg kick.
Swearengen throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rollins.
Rollins staying out of range there.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rollins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swearengen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swearengen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rollins.
Swearengen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swearengen has momentary wrist control but Rollins slips an elbow through the middle.
Swearengen pulls Rollins in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swearengen wants to stand but Rollins is controlling the position.
Swearengen 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swearengen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Swearengen.
Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swearengen sprawls well. Swearengen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Swearengen keeps Rollins at a distance using the push kick.
Swearengen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Swearengen is looking to score with low kicks.
Swearengen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swearengen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swearengen throws a predictable looking body shot

and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Swearengen pushes Rollins off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Swearengen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins lands a body shot.
Swearengen throws a chopping leg kick but Rollins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Swearengen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Al Swearengen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Rollins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Swearengen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swearengen misses with a double jab

and Rollins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swearengen's guard.
Rollins won't allow Swearengen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins thows a big elbow that misses.
Rollins trying to move into half guard but instead Swearengen has managed to sweep!
Swearengen trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.

Rollins is working an open guard so Swearengen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Swearengen.
Rollins misses with a jab to the body
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Swearengen gets caught flat footed, as Rollins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swearengen keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen wants to stand and escape but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swearengen is keeping the position for now.
Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swearengen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Swearengen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Rollins with that takedown attempt.
Swearengen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swearengen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Swearengen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rollins moves forwards but Swearengen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swearengen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swearengen lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
Swearengen stuffs the takedown.
Al Swearengen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins.
Rollins 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.
Swearengen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily.
Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Swearengen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swearengen.
Rollins throws a body punch but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rollins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Swearengen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rollins counters with a right hand to the body.
Swearengen loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins swings for the body but Swearengen moves out of range.
Rollins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swearengen rather than just go for the knockout.
Rollins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swearengen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Swearengen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Swearengen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swearengen wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Swearengen - just one landing.
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Swearengen misses the target.
Rollins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swearengen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swearengen lands the left hand.
Swearengen looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
Henry Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
Swearengen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Rollins.
Swearengen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rollins tries to bum rush Swearengen with a series of wild strikes but Swearengen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swearengen misses with a leg kick.
Swearengen misses with a head kick.
Swearengen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Swearengen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rollins throws a jab when Swearengen was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swearengen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swearengen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swearengen thumps Rollins with a low kick.
Swearengen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Swearengen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swearengen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Swearengen!