PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeric Raval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Swift has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Raval
vs
Swift

188 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeric Raval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Swift!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raval. Swift does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swift has his takedown stuffed
and Raval counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Swift.
Raval connects with the punch.
A big right from Swift misses.
Swift misses with a hook.
Raval throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swift takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swift thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift misses with an uppercut.
Jimmy Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raval throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swift doesn't seem bothered though.
Swift misses with a double jab
and Raval counters with a straight right hand.
Swift misses with a straight left.
Swift is looking to clinch.
Raval misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeric Raval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swift throws a jab when Raval was well out of range.
Raval moves away from the strike by Swift.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Raval finds it's way through Swift's defenses.
Swift tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swift pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swift tries for a takedown but Raval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Raval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raval.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift throws a combination that misses
and Raval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raval walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swift checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Swift misses its intended target.
Raval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raval lands the left hand.
Raval misses with a two punch combination.
Swift on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swift. Raval does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Swift.
Swift fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeric Raval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Swift.
Swift takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raval misses with an uppercut. Swift saw that one coming.
Raval pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swift is out of range and Raval settles back down.
Swift scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Raval connects with a body shot.
Swift has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swift there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swift throws a jab but it's blocked by Raval.
Raval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swift throws a leg kick
letting Raval counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Swift does no damage.
Raval lands a really nice looking cross but Swift seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeric Raval dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Swift dodges the punch combination from Raval.
Raval moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raval digs a good hook to Swift's body.
Swift throws a looping overhand right but Raval ducks down to avoid it.
Swift looks to land a right hand but Raval moved out of range.
Swift will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swift throws a low kick, looking for Raval's leg but Raval calmly moves out of range.
Swift swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift misses the shot to the body.
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swift swinging wildly here.
Raval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swift moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raval looks for the body kick but Swift saw that one coming.
Swift tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raval is able to avoid easily.
Swift misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swift throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raval tries to avoid it but Swift manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raval to the ground. Raval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raval tries to bum rush Swift with a series of wild strikes but Swift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swift with a hook.
Raval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swift throws a hook but Raval avoids it easily.
Swift throws the left hand but Raval avoids the punch easily.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raval counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raval lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swift's sensitive parts.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Raval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeric Raval is winning the standup battle so far.
Swift dives in and grabs Raval's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raval pushes down on Swift's head and hops out.
Swift walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raval looks to land a combination but Swift avoids it well.
Swift swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Swift misses.
Raval throws a combination. Swift tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raval.
Swift misses with a wild combination.
Jeric Raval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swift backs up against the cage.
Raval moves out of range of the strikes.
Raval lands a lovely overhand right.
Raval throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Swift is trying desperately to land a takedown but Raval is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Swift.
Swift thuds his right hand into Raval's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swift misses with a combination
and Raval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raval shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swift eats them both and turns towards Raval to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeric Raval dominated that second round.
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!

Raval takes one to the chin there.
Raval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raval digs a good body shot into Swift's ribs.
Swift lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raval circles away quickly and effectively.
Swift has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swift takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swift needs to keep his hands up - Raval had a free shot at his head there.
Raval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swift.
Raval fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raval dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swift. That did some damage!
Swift throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swift takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swift.
Swift throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raval counters with a one-two to the body.
Raval fails to land with a series of punches.
Raval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swift circles away quickly and effectively.
Raval lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raval goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raval dodges the punch combination from Swift.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raval connects with a body shot that sends Swift's belly button to the back.
Raval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raval misses with a wild combination.
Raval throws a right and a left that Swift avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Raval.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raval avoids a kick to the body.
Raval cracks Swift with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Swift misses
and Raval counters with a leg kick.
Swift throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raval throws a solid leg kick but Swift takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raval.
Swift drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raval scores with a hook to the body. Swift takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Swift might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Raval has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Raval.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift walks into a left hand.
Raval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swift.
Raval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raval fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swift checks it well.
Raval throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swift misses with the combination.
Raval lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swift is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raval.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeric Raval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raval has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeric Raval!