PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Lee Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix. Swagger has chosen C.$krilla ft. Bizzle - Say it 2 my Face as his entrance music. 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.

LaVey
vs
Lee Swagger

188 cm
30
210 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

182 cm
27
218 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl Lee Swagger!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaVey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaVey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucas LaVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger throws an overhand right that lands on LaVey's shoulder, as LaVey tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger misses with a low kick.
LaVey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swagger throws a body kick that misses.
LaVey throws a low kick but Swagger avoids it.
LaVey misses with a left hand
and Swagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swagger checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaVey.
LaVey moves out of range of the body kick from Swagger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaVey tries to land a leg kick but Swagger saw it coming and moves away.
LaVey throws a chopping leg kick but Swagger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaVey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaVey looks to score with a jab to the body but Swagger is just out of range.
A head kick misses from LaVey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaVey.
Swagger misses with an uppercut
and LaVey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Swagger throws a half hearted mid kick.
LaVey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from LaVey.
LaVey takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
Swagger avoids the head kick by LaVey.
Swagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaVey.
LaVey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swagger.
LaVey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaVey moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaVey thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaVey scores with the left hand. Swagger knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Earl Lee Swagger has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Swagger blocks the low kick.
LaVey checks a low kick from Swagger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey moves forwards but Swagger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaVey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swagger throws a hook but LaVey blocks it.
LaVey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaVey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaVey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaVey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a leg kick.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaVey.
Swagger looks gassed!
LaVey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaVey misses with a low kick as Swagger jumps back.
LaVey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swagger's calf.
LaVey is looking to wear down Swagger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

A head kick lands from LaVey that sends Swagger to the canvas. Swagger tries to scramble back to his feet but LaVey brings him back down into side control.

Swagger is rocked!

LaVey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swagger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swagger is still in real trouble! Can LaVey finish him?
LaVey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Swagger seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaVey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

LaVey stands up.
Swagger fakes the leg kick and cracks LaVey in the body.
Swagger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by LaVey as he checks the leg kick.
LaVey throws a leg kick but Swagger checks it.
LaVey thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaVey blocks the body kick.
LaVey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaVey throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger tries to land a front kick but LaVey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swagger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaVey throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from LaVey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaVey lands with a straight right. Swagger didn't see that one coming.
LaVey misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

LaVey tries to keep at a distance but Swagger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swagger works on LaVey's body with a couple of short punches.
Swagger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas LaVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Lee Swagger's cut.
That's time! LaVey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LaVey throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick
and LaVey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swagger thinking.
LaVey looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
LaVey avoids the body shot from Swagger.
A telegraphed right hand from LaVey misses the target.
A jab from LaVey does it's job there.
Swagger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaVey doesn't seem bothered though.
LaVey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swagger's calf.
Lucas LaVey is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from LaVey misses.
LaVey misses with a lunging right hand
and Swagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaVey. Swagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaVey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
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!
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Swagger slips a jab from LaVey.
LaVey misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey thumps Swagger with a low kick.
Swagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swagger checks a leg kick nicely.
LaVey throws a chopping leg kick but Swagger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swagger checks a low kick from LaVey.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
LaVey throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LaVey scores with a push kick.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
LaVey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swagger was well out of range. Poor timing from LaVey.
Swagger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LaVey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaVey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swagger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LaVey is looking to score with low kicks.
LaVey connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Swagger checks the leg kick.
LaVey digs a good body shot into Swagger's ribs.
Swagger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LaVey misses with a leg kick.
LaVey misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Swagger throws a leg kick but LaVey checks it.
LaVey throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
LaVey wants to slow Swagger down by chopping away at his legs.
LaVey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaVey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swagger.
LaVey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swagger's calf.
LaVey is looking to chop away at Swagger's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swagger. LaVey does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by LaVey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaVey scores with a nice head shot.
LaVey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaVey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swagger can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by LaVey. That's going to slow Swagger down.
LaVey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

LaVey throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Swagger stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. LaVey follows into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaVey looking to control and managing it successfully.

LaVey working for a guillotine from mount but Swagger is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is squirming around, avoiding LaVey's attempts to control the action.
Swagger working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaVey tries to control but Swagger wriggling away.
LaVey is really struggling to control Swagger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas LaVey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Earl Lee Swagger's cut.
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!

An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.
LaVey tries to move into range but Swagger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swagger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LaVey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swagger can pounce on him.
LaVey cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.
LaVey throws a jab but it's blocked by Swagger.
LaVey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A slow jab from LaVey misses its intended target.
LaVey connects with a solid leg kick.
LaVey throws a nice inside leg kick.
LaVey throws a low kick but Swagger moves out of range easily.
LaVey dips to his left and cracks Swagger with an uppercut!

That has opened up Earl Lee Swagger's cut even more.
Swagger blocks a leg kick.
Swagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaVey.
Swagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LaVey misses with a body shot.
LaVey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LaVey, right into the meat.
LaVey lands with a shot to the body.
LaVey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaVey scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger avoids the head kick by LaVey.
LaVey lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
LaVey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LaVey.
Swagger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Earl Lee Swagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Swagger blocks the leg kick.
LaVey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swagger momentarily.
Swagger checks a low kick from LaVey.
Swagger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaVey tries a head kick but it misses.
LaVey wants to land a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swagger throws a solid leg kick but LaVey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swagger.
LaVey throws a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaVey is looking to slow Swagger down with leg kicks.
Swagger tried to score with a low kick but LaVey checks it.
LaVey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LaVey lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swagger at a distance.
Swagger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.
Swagger ducks right into an uppercut from LaVey.
LaVey connects with a leg kick. Swagger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LaVey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaVey is looking to chop away at Swagger's legs.
LaVey throws a nice inside leg kick.
LaVey punishes Swagger's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
LaVey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LaVey connects with a looping right hand.

The cut above Earl Lee Swagger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
LaVey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LaVey is looking to slow Swagger down with leg kicks.
LaVey pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Swagger misses
and LaVey counters with a left to the body.
LaVey lands with a thumping leg kick.
LaVey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swagger moves out of range as LaVey throws a body kick.
Lucas LaVey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by LaVey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaVey is looking to slow Swagger down with leg kicks.
LaVey throws a nice inside leg kick.
LaVey lands a body shot.
Swagger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaVey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swagger's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaVey can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaVey.
Swagger swings for the body but LaVey moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas LaVey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaVey, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas LaVey!
Lucas LaVey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.