PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Aguirre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Swanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Aguirre
vs
Swanson

221 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Swanson !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aguirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson tries to bum rush Aguirre with a series of wild strikes but Aguirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aguirre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Aguirre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguirre.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Aguirre is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Aguirre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aguirre misses with a series of wild punches.
Raphael Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aguirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aguirre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Swanson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swanson 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swanson duly obliges.

Aguirre is rocked!
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
As Swanson tries to get set, Aguirre tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Aguirre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguirre tries to clinch up.
Swanson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aguirre back to the cage. Swanson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Aguirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Aguirre crashing down! Aguirre tries to stagger back to his feet but Swanson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Aguirre asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Swanson !
Raphael Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.