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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Suung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy McSwing (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.
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186 cm
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192 lbs
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183 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 Hilo, Juan Suung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy McSwing! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McSwing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSwing showed some decent athleticism there. McSwing is looking to advance position but Suung won't allow it. McSwing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suung defending well though. Suung is trying to stand.
McSwing not landing any meaningful shots this time. McSwing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Suung is not content to let McSwing control the position. Suung trying to control here.
McSwing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. McSwing shoots in for a double leg but Suung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Suung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suung tries to clinch but McSwing is having none of it. Suung fails in his attempt to clinch. McSwing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Suung gets in close and instigates a clinch. Suung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Suung wants to break the clinch but can't.
McSwing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Suung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy McSwing. McSwing avoiding damage as Suung throws knees to the body.
Suung stops a takedown attempt from McSwing.
Suung landing knees to the body.
McSwing looks gassed! McSwing takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Suung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suung with a knee to the head.
Suung stops a takedown attempt from McSwing.
Suung lands a hook to the side of the head. A knee to the head by Suung.
McSwing has picked Suung up - he's going for a ride! McSwing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Suung moves into full guard.
Suung working for a triangle but McSwing defends it easily.
McSwing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Suung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McSwing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McSwing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSwing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McSwing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. McSwing trying to control but Suung is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McSwing fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Suung with a poor takedown and McSwing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suung's guard. McSwing being controlled here momentarily. McSwing trying to control but Suung is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suung working for a triangle but McSwing defends it easily.
McSwing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. McSwing postures up in Suung's guard and throws a big left but Suung blocks it. McSwing throwing strikes but missing. Suung wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Suung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Suung swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy McSwing will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suung misses with a double jab.
McSwing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suung clinches up against the cage. Suung manages to break the clinch.
McSwing wants to clinch. McSwing tries to clinch but fails miserably and Suung counters with a big head kick but McSwing shrugs it off. McSwing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Suung tries to clinch but McSwing moves away and McSwing counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suung! Suung tries to hold on but McSwing pushes him away. McSwing landing strikes from the mount and Suung is in trouble! A nice elbow there by McSwing. McSwing lands a big elbow. Suung is bucking up trying to escape but McSwing cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McSwing landing strikes from the mount. McSwing breaks from Suung's wrist control and lands an elbow. Suung is looking to improve his position but McSwing isn't that keen on the idea. Suung taking shots to the head. McSwing landing strikes from the mount and Suung is in trouble! McSwing looking to control and managing it successfully. McSwing with the ground and pound from mount. McSwing with a couple of short strikes. Suung is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McSwing trying to control but Suung is having none of it. A nice elbow there by McSwing. Billy McSwing has got the better of the ground game so far. McSwing landing strikes, looking to finish! McSwing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suung tries to hold on but McSwing pushes him away. McSwing lands a big elbow. McSwing raining down shots from the mount! Suung gets back to half guard. Nice strikes from McSwing there. Suung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McSwing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McSwing's back! Suung not allowing McSwing to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSwing rolls, trying to escape but Suung keeps control of the position.
Suung looking for the choke but no joy. McSwing looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suung.
McSwing can't escape the position.
McSwing manages to reverse the position and now he's in Suung's guard. Nice work there by McSwing.
McSwing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suung. McSwing shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Suung tries to close the distance and clinch but McSwing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McSwing looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McSwing prevents Suung from getting back to his feet. McSwing preventing the sweep. McSwing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. McSwing stays in close to Suung's body and controls the position. Suung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McSwing trying to control the position from guard on top but Suung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McSwing preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McSwing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
McSwing scores with a takedown into Suung's guard. McSwing throwing strikes from guard but Suung blocks nicely. Suung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSwing landing some decent shots from guard. McSwing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McSwing trying to control but Suung is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McSwing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. McSwing trying to control but Suung is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suung looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McSwing puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. McSwing is controlling the pace.
Suung is staying active underneath McSwing, who seems content to just control the action from this position. McSwing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. McSwing winds up and cracks Suung with a swinging punch to the side of the head. McSwing working over Suung with some ground and pound. Suung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Suung wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McSwing drops an elbow to the side of Suung's head. McSwing content to control rather than advance. Suung wants to get back to full guard. Suung is staying active underneath McSwing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Suung clinches with his opponent.
Suung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Suung gets underhooks to prevent McSwing's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suung.
McSwing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Billy McSwing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Suung lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSwing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Suung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Suung missing with knees to the body.
McSwing can't break the clinch.
McSwing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suung prevents it.
Juan Suung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy McSwing. Suung just leaning against McSwing, taking a breather. Suung looking to throw knees to the head but McSwing is blocking nicely.
Suung is trying to break free. McSwing tightens his grip and picks Suung up, before dumping him to the ground. Suung manages to land in guard. Suung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Suung controls McSwing momentarily but McSwing frees himself. Suung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McSwing controls the pace. McSwing trying to control but Suung is working from the bottom. Suung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSwing's guard. Suung trying to control but McSwing is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Suung wants to stand but McSwing is controlling his posture from full guard. Juan Suung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McSwing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy McSwing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McSwing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McSwing!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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