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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Swain (ranked 23077 p4p, 268 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 23322 p4p, 272 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkins.
Swain fails to land with a series of punches.
Elkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swain avoids it really well and circles away.
Swain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elkins manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Swain's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Swain misses the target.
Alex Swain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Elkins.
Swain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swain loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elkins has his takedown stuffed
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Swain controls his hands.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
Elkins is trying to break the clinch but Swain has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain breaks the clinch.
Elkins has a takedown stuffed.
Elkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkins scores with a nice right hand.
Elkins fails with the takedown
and Swain counters with a straight right hand.
Swain throws a right hand that Elkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkins also avoids with ease.
Elkins looks for a takedown but Swain sprawls well.
Elkins lunges at Swain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swain's hand.
Elkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swain swivels and escapes.
Swain has Elkins up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Swain has him pressed against the cage.
Elkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elkins pulls Swain into guard.
Swain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elkins is proving hard to escape from.
Elkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Elkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Swain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elkins's guard.
Elkins pulls Swain in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to stand but Elkins is controlling from the bottom.
Swain won't allow Elkins to sweep him here.
Elkins controlling Swain's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swain throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkins.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Swain. No joy for Elkins on that attempt.
Elkins looks for a takedown but Swain sprawls well.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swain.
Swain is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elkins defends well and Swain ends up having to push Elkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elkins shoots in but Swain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swain. Swain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elkins looks for a takedown but Swain sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Swain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swain stuffs the takedown.
Elkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Swain sprawls well. He's pushed Elkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex Swain is winning the standup battle so far.
Swain tries to clinch but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Elkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Swain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Elkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain looking to score a takedown here. Elkins is defending well but Swain drives through and ends up in Elkins's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elkins looking for a triangle here. Swain is fighting it but it looks tight! Elkins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Swain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dylan Elkins!
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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
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