PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Street Swag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Professor Green - Monster as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Swag
vs
Jones

180 cm
29
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
167 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Street Swag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swag closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swag wants to clinch.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Swag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a push kick but Swag slaps the foot to one side.

Swag has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Swag misses with the head strike.
Swag lands an uppercut.
Swag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swag slows down the pace here.
Jones has Swag pressed against the cage.
Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jones cracks Swag with a nice body shot.
Swag lands a shoulder strike.
Swag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Swag misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swag prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Swag has him pressed against the cage.
Swag slows down the pace here.
Swag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries a body shot but Swag blocks it.
Swag scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones has Swag pushed against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swag controls his hands.
Swag misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swag.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Swag as the two fighters clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swag lands with a left to the head.
Swag misses with a body punch.
Swag throws a head punch that misses.
Swag tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Swag.
Swag blocks a body shot from Jones.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swag lands a left hand.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Swag off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Swag counters with an outside leg kick.
Swag goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swag throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Swag looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Swag looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Swag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Swag down.
Jones cracks Swag with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Swag.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swag's head.
Swag loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swag scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Jones.

Swag is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Swag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones tries a low kick but Swag avoids it.
Swag is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swag seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Swag counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swag doesn't seem phased though.
Swag takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Swag looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Michael Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Swag counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Swag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swag throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Swag throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swag will feel that in the morning.
Jones cracks Swag with an open hand slap.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Swag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swag is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swag controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swag.
Swag throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Swag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Street Swag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand into Swag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swag's gas tank.
Swag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones trying to stall but Swag improves his position.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with the left hand. Swag knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swag tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Swag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones feints and then cracks Swag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swag down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Swag lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swag misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swag closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Swag misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Swag fails to land.
Jones tries a body shot but Swag blocks it.
Swag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is looking to control Swag's arms but Swag gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Swag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Swag misses with some punches.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swag has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones avoiding damage as Swag throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swag taking a breather.
Swag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Swag fails to land.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swag swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Swag lands a right hand.
Swag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swag avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swag misses with a punch on the inside.
Swag is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swag throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets through Swag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swag prevents a body shot from Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swag tries to tie him up.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Swag checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swag lands a front kick.

Swag clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swag controls the action.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents a body shot from Swag.
Swag lands with a right to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swag throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swag lands with a light punch inside.
Swag misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocking some punches.
Swag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swag tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swag back against the cage.
Swag wants to stall.
Swag has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Street Swag.
I think Swag has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Swag!
After winning the bout, Street Swag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.