PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Wyderko (ranked 25032 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Swingewood (ranked 3059 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyderko has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Aaron Swingewood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wyderko
vs
Swingewood

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Wyderko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wyderko.
Swingewood takes a swing at Wyderko's ribcage but misses.
Wyderko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swingewood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wyderko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swingewood motions for Wyderko to come forward. Swingewood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swingewood looks for a takedown but Wyderko sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Wyderko. No joy for Swingewood on that attempt.
Justin Wyderko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Wyderko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swingewood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyderko dodges the punch combination from Swingewood.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyderko shoots in and drives through. Swingewood sprawls well.
Swingewood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyderko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swingewood somewhat.
Swingewood misses with a few strikes there.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wyderko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swingewood.
Swingewood with a poor takedown
and Wyderko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wyderko tries to clinch but Swingewood moves out of range.
Swingewood shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swingewood shoots in for a takedown but Wyderko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyderko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swingewood.
Swingewood looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wyderko does it's job there.

Wyderko moves into the clinch.
Swingewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wyderko smiles and moves away.

Swingewood moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wyderko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Swingewood fails to pull guard.
Swingewood can't break the clinch.
Wyderko stalling in the clinch but Swingewood improves position.
Wyderko gets underhooks to prevent Swingewood's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyderko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swingewood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swingewood slows down the pace here.
Swingewood wants a takedown but no success here.
Wyderko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swingewood's efforts to push away.
Swingewood is trying to break the clinch but Wyderko has him pressed against the cage.

Swingewood decides to pull guard.
Wyderko wants to pass the guard but Swingewood is keeping the position.

Swingewood pushes a forearm under Wyderko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wyderko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Swingewood!