PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jory Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Swann (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.

Willis
vs
Swann

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Swann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swann is working away from the top position though.

Swann is working for a submission of some sort.

Swann is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.

Swann wants to work for an arm triangle but Willis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swann is thwarting Willis's attempts to control the position.

Swann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swann.

Swann is looking for a kimura but Willis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swann to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann trying to pass the guard but Willis defending well.
Willis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Swann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willis sees it coming and defends easily.

Swann is looking for a kimura here.

Swann wants to work for an arm triangle but Willis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Swann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swann stops Willis from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Swann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willis has managed to free his arm - good work.

Swann is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.
Swann looks gassed!
Willis trying to control from the bottom.

Swann is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis wants to improve his position but Swann is controlling well.

Swann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willis sees it coming and defends easily.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is trying to maintain the position but Swann is very close to passing his half guard.
Swann prevents Willis from standing back up.

Swann seems to be looking for submissions.

Swann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willis is looking to improve his position.

Willis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swann pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Swann is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.

Swann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Swann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willis is just riding it out for now. Swann eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Swann leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swann.
Swann fails to land the takedown.

Swann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Willis tries to kick Swann off but Swann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Swann wants to work for an arm triangle but Willis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Swann seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Swann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Swann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis!
Swann is not content to let Willis control the position.
Swann gets back to half guard.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Swann actively working from the bottom here.
Swann tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swann is not content to let Willis control the position.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Swann is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Swann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
Willis wants to stand up but Swann is controlling the position.

Swann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.

Swann actively working from the bottom here.

That's four 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.

Swann looking for submissions off his back.

Swann actively working from the bottom here.

Swann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Willis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Willis!
Willis trying to control the position but Swann is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis prevents Swann from escaping the position.
Swann is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Swann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Willis lands a jab to Swann's midsection.
Swann shoots in looking for a takedown. Willis tries to sprawl out of it but Swann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Swann moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Swann to work.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but Swann has the dominant position.

Willis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Willis to the mat. Willis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Swann wants to pass the guard but Willis is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swann keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swann is looking for a sweep.
Willis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swann is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swann is looking to get to half guard.
Swann gets back to half guard.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willis lands strikes from half guard.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willis trying to control from half guard but Swann is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swann actively working from the bottom here.
Willis wants to stand up but Swann is controlling the position.

Swann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Swann is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Willis is tapping! Great win for Swann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Swann!