PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Swingewood (ranked 3360 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdulmalek Al Saadoun (ranked 5493 p4p, 0 weight class). Swingewood has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Swingewood
vs
Al Saadoun

178 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 2

176 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swingewood lands with a kick to the ribs.

Al Saadoun has Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Swingewood blocks an elbow strike from Al Saadoun.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Swingewood wants a takedown but no success here.
Swingewood tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swingewood is defending well.
Swingewood wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Al Saadoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Al Saadoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Al Saadoun scores with a takedown into Swingewood's guard.
Al Saadoun looks winded!
Swingewood wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood is working hard here to advance position.
Swingewood is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swingewood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swingewood is on top in 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.
Al Saadoun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swingewood is one step ahead there.
Swingewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun is adopting a defensive guard.
Swingewood advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Swingewood trying to control from half guard but Al Saadoun is working away.
Swingewood is looking to advance position but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun controlling the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Swingewood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Swingewood moves into the clinch.
Swingewood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Saadoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Swingewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Al Saadoun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Saadoun fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Swingewood. Beautiful body shot.
Al Saadoun goes for a double leg but Swingewood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swingewood continues to drive forward.
Swingewood connects with a high kick.

Swingewood has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.

Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood thuds a left hand into Al Saadoun's body.

Swingewood has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Swingewood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swingewood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Al Saadoun with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Swingewood misses the target.
Swingewood lands a two punch combo.
Swingewood throws a front kick that sends Al Saadoun stumbling back into the cage.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swingewood defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swingewood defends it nicely.
Swingewood attempts a counter takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swingewood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Saadoun is fending him off so far but Swingewood persists. Nope, Al Saadoun circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swingewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aaron Swingewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmalek Al Saadoun.
Swingewood lands a head kick!

Swingewood rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun lands with a light punch inside.
Swingewood is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swingewood tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
Swingewood tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks.
Al Saadoun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Saadoun is trying to drag Swingewood to the mat but Swingewood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Swingewood drops back down to his feet.

Al Saadoun pulls Swingewood into guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Swingewood from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Saadoun trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Al Saadoun has a closed guard, preventing Swingewood from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Swingewood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swingewood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Saadoun throws a half hearted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swingewood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Saadoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun is trying to force a seperation but Swingewood has the dominant position.

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.
Al Saadoun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Al Saadoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Swingewood avoids the damage to the body.

Al Saadoun has clasped his hands together around Swingewood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Swingewood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Swingewood is controlling his arm.
Swingewood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts.
Al Saadoun trying to control from half guard but Swingewood is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Swingewood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Swingewood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Swingewood. Swingewood maintains the clinch.

Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun tries to counter with a clinch but Swingewood shakes him off and moves away.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Al Saadoun has closed the distance and engaged Swingewood in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Al Saadoun gets control of Swingewood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Swingewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swingewood won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Swingewood postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Swingewood is winning the standup battle so far.

Swingewood forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Saadoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swingewood wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Swingewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swingewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Swingewood into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Saadoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swingewood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.

Al Saadoun gets the takedown into side control.
Swingewood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Al Saadoun keeps control of the position easily here as Swingewood tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood can't escape the position.
Al Saadoun scores with punches and elbows.
Swingewood trying to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swingewood 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Swingewood!