PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Kanchelskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Swagger
vs
Kanchelskis

193 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fjodor Kanchelskis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger throws a series of punches but Kanchelskis moves out of range.

Kanchelskis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Swagger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kanchelskis is in Swagger's guard.
Kanchelskis trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Swagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanchelskis working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanchelskis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanchelskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanchelskis throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanchelskis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanchelskis working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanchelskis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanchelskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanchelskis with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kanchelskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kanchelskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kanchelskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanchelskis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanchelskis thows a big elbow that misses.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Kanchelskis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanchelskis landing some decent shots from guard.
Kanchelskis stands up over Swagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanchelskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanchelskis stands up over Swagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanchelskis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanchelskis lands a couple of digs.
Kanchelskis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanchelskis postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanchelskis landing with the ground and pound.
Kanchelskis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kanchelskis scoring with some ground and pound.
Kanchelskis cracks Swagger with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanchelskis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanchelskis postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Kanchelskis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanchelskis landing some decent shots from guard.
Kanchelskis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kanchelskis connects with a couple of short punches.
Kanchelskis postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Kanchelskis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kanchelskis stands and throws Swagger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kanchelskis working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis working the ground and pound.
Kanchelskis lands an elbow.
Swagger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Swagger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanchelskis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kanchelskis landing strikes.
Kanchelskis lands an elbow.
Kanchelskis landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kanchelskis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fjodor Kanchelskis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kanchelskis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kanchelskis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Swagger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kanchelskis cracks Swagger with a big right hand but Swagger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kanchelskis lands some shots froms side control.
Kanchelskis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kanchelskis working the head and body with strikes.
Kanchelskis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swagger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kanchelskis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swagger some visible discomfort.
Kanchelskis lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kanchelskis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kanchelskis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kanchelskis working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanchelskis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kanchelskis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kanchelskis lands an elbow.
Kanchelskis working the head with strikes.
Swagger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kanchelskis is working Swagger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanchelskis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kanchelskis trying to control the position but Swagger is working away.
Kanchelskis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swagger down.
Kanchelskis landing strikes.
Kanchelskis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kanchelskis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fjodor Kanchelskis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanchelskis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swagger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kanchelskis is putting a hurting on Swagger here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kanchelskis is chipping away with strikes.
Swagger can't do much from the bottom here.
Swagger is looking to regain half guard here but Kanchelskis keeps moving and retains side control.
Kanchelskis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kanchelskis working the head and body with strikes.
Kanchelskis is working Swagger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanchelskis scoring with punches and elbows.
Swagger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Swagger to see if he's OK.
Kanchelskis wants to control but Swagger is keeping him busy.
Kanchelskis cracks Swagger with a big right hand but Swagger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kanchelskis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kanchelskis working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Kanchelskis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kanchelskis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kanchelskis lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fjodor Kanchelskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kanchelskis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swagger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kanchelskis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanchelskis connects with a couple of short punches.
Kanchelskis thows a big elbow that misses.

Kanchelskis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swagger, up you get!
Kanchelskis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis is working Swagger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanchelskis wants to control but Swagger is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanchelskis cracks Swagger with a big elbow.
Kanchelskis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Swagger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kanchelskis landing strikes.
Kanchelskis cracks Swagger with a big elbow.
Kanchelskis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swagger is trying to improve his position.
Kanchelskis lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Swagger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Swagger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Swagger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kanchelskis connects with a decent elbow.
Swagger taking a bit of punishment here - Kanchelskis scoring with strikes.
Kanchelskis working the strikes but Swagger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Swagger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kanchelskis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swagger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger trying to control but Kanchelskis postures up.
Swagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kanchelskis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kanchelskis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kanchelskis lands strikes from half guard.
Kanchelskis working over Swagger with some ground and pound. Swagger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kanchelskis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kanchelskis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kanchelskis working Swagger over with strikes.
Kanchelskis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swagger's head.
Kanchelskis working Swagger over with strikes.

Kanchelskis seems to be working for a kimura but Swagger defends the submission attempt.
Shaun Swagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanchelskis scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjodor Kanchelskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanchelskis 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fjodor Kanchelskis!