PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buju Banton-Not an Easy Road. Joe Swanson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vandelay
vs
Swanson

195 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 New York, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vandelay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vandelay tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.

Vandelay closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Vandelay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swanson looks gassed!
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vandelay is stalling here.
Vandelay is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Joe Swanson has been cut.

Vandelay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vandelay scores with a push kick.
Swanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vandelay.

Vandelay clinches with his opponent.
Swanson tries to stall but Vandelay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vandelay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
Vandelay lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.

Vandelay manages to break the clinch.
Vandelay lands a front kick.

Vandelay takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay has Swanson pressed against the cage.
Vandelay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vandelay lands a knee to the head.
Vandelay pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Vandelay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vandelay is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Vandelay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandelay. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vandelay clinches with his opponent.
Vandelay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vandelay landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vandelay lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vandelay.
Still in the clinch, Vandelay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vandelay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vandelay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Vandelay avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Swanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vandelay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vandelay gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vandelay.
Vandelay is looking to control Swanson's arms but Swanson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vandelay has his back to the cage.
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vandelay as the two fighters clinch.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vandelay is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vandelay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vandelay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vandelay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vandelay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vandelay gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the cage.
Vandelay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vandelay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vandelay lands a good knee to the midsection. Swanson won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores a nice knee to the body.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Vandelay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vandelay moves into the clinch successfully.
Vandelay landing knees to the body.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Vandelay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swanson's face.
Swanson stalling.

Vandelay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vandelay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vandelay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Vandelay.

Vandelay has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vandelay lands a good knee to the midsection. Swanson won't want to take too many of those.
Vandelay wants to stall.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swanson stalling in the clinch but Vandelay improves position.
Vandelay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swanson's face.

Vandelay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vandelay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vandelay lands with a short shot to the head.
Vandelay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swanson tries to stall but Vandelay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Swanson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vandelay cracks the inside of Swanson's front leg.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Vandelay - just one landing.
Vandelay throws a head kick that Swanson semi-blocks.

Vandelay rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vandelay is keeping busy.

Vandelay manages to break the clinch.
Vandelay throws a head kick that half lands.

Vandelay closes the distance and clinches.
Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head.
Vandelay tries to stall but Swanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vandelay as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandelay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vandelay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Vandelay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Vandelay trying to control the position but instead, Swanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vandelay into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Vandelay.
Swanson trying to land knees to the body.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vandelay lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Vandelay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swanson's face.
Art Vandelay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay works on Swanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Vandelay scores with a knee to the head.
Vandelay with a knee to the head.
Vandelay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swanson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vandelay slows down the pace here.
Swanson stalling in the clinch but Vandelay improves position.
Swanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vandelay connects with a knee to the head.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandelay lands a good knee to the midsection. Swanson won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vandelay gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the cage.
Vandelay pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Vandelay controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson stalling.
Vandelay landing knees to the head.
Vandelay connects with a knee to the head.

Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Vandelay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandelay.
Vandelay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Vandelay moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Vandelay forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head.
Vandelay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vandelay being controlled against the cage.
Vandelay scores a nice knee to the body.
Vandelay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vandelay connects with a knee to the head.
Swanson tries a body shot but Vandelay blocks it.
Vandelay lands a knee to the head.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandelay has Swanson pressed against the cage.
Vandelay trying to land knees to the body.
Swanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vandelay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vandelay lands an elbow that stopped Swanson in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Swanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vandelay lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson wants to clinch but Vandelay slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vandelay throws a front kick that sends Swanson stumbling back into the cage.
Vandelay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vandelay closes the distance but Swanson moves to the side

and Swanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vandelay's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vandelay pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandelay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandelay keeping control of the position.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vandelay is controlling Swanson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vandelay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Vandelay managing to control the position.
Vandelay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay blocks Swanson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Art Vandelay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vandelay controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandelay prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.

Vandelay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Art Vandelay is winning the standup battle so far.

Vandelay has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch.
Swanson just leaning against Vandelay, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay connects with a knee to the head.
Vandelay lands a good knee to the midsection. Swanson won't want to take too many of those.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Vandelay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vandelay.
The referee calls for Vandelay to work.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but Vandelay blocks it.
A knee to the head by Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swanson looking to stall.
Vandelay landing knees to the body.
Vandelay scores with a knee to the head.
Vandelay lands a nice knee to the body.
Vandelay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vandelay just leaning against Swanson, taking a breather.
Vandelay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vandelay obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Vandelay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Vandelay lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vandelay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!