PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Ward (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.

Swanson
vs
Ward

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dilbert Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ward!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Swanson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Swanson jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Swanson rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ward is defending well.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Swanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.

Swanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ward uses from the top position.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swanson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Dilbert Swanson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.

Swanson cracks Ward with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swanson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ward to stand back up!

Swanson clinches with his opponent.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.

Swanson jumps guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swanson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Swanson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Swanson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Oooooh!!! Swanson has knocked Ward down with a huge combo! Swanson steps away and waves a wobbly Ward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ward is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Swanson moves into the clinch.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Swanson avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Swanson avoiding damage.

Swanson pulls guard successfully.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward won't allow Swanson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Swanson 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.

Swanson clinches up with Ward and pushes him back against the cage.
Ward throws an elbow that misses.
Swanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ward looking for a takedown.
Ward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ward is defending well.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Swanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.

Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Ward is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Dilbert Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ward.
Swanson stalls.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Ward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ward stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Swanson has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ward is trying to drag Swanson to the mat but Swanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swanson is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ward misses with an elbow strike.
Swanson is working Ward over against the cage.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Ward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swanson jumps guard but Ward stands there with Swanson around his waist. Swanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbert Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Ward keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swanson avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Swanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Dilbert Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Wes Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Swanson darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Swanson stalling the fight.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swanson wants to break free but Ward has control.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward misses with a combination

and Swanson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ward stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Swanson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Swanson thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Swanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ward throws an elbow but it misses.

Swanson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swanson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Swanson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Swanson.
Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Swanson managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Swanson avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Swanson wants a takedown.
Swanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Ward has the dominant position.
Swanson jumps guard but Ward stands there with Swanson around his waist. Swanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilbert Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Swanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Swanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swanson managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Swanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward gets underhooks to prevent Swanson's takedown attempt.

Swanson pulls guard.
Swanson seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Swanson is working for a guillotine from mount but Ward frees his head quite easily.
Swanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dilbert Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Swanson!