PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satinho has chosen Professor Green - Monster as his entrance music. Nigel Swanson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Swanson
vs
Satinho

220 cm
28
283 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
271 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murilo Satinho!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Satinho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Satinho stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Satinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Satinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satinho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Swanson won't allow Satinho to sweep him here.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Satinho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Satinho's legs - danger averted.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Satinho has momentary wrist control but Swanson slips an elbow through the middle.

Satinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Satinho looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Satinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throwing shots but Satinho is blocking nicely.
Swanson is trying to control. Satinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Satinho wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson is taking a breather. Satinho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swanson is trying to control. Satinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Satinho gets full guard.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.

Satinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson postures up and lands a big shot to Satinho's brow.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Satinho has wrist control.

Satinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.

Satinho looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Satinho keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satinho is keeping the position for now.

Satinho is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson postures up in Satinho's guard and throws a big left but Satinho blocks it.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Satinho has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.

Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Satinho is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Satinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Satinho lands a front kick.

Satinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satinho manages to get himself to full guard.
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Satinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murilo Satinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Satinho looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Swanson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Satinho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swanson!

Satinho goes for an armbar but Swanson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Swanson.
Satinho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Satinho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Swanson has worked his arm free - good work by Swanson!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Satinho is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Satinho tries to pass.
Satinho passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Satinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Satinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Satinho is working away from the top position though.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Satinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Satinho is looking for a kimura but Swanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Satinho to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Satinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Satinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Satinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Satinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Satinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satinho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Satinho is just out of range.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Satinho staying out of range there.
Satinho slips under a jab from Swanson.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satinho.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satinho takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satinho circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Satinho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a hook but Satinho blocks it.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Satinho slips under a jab.

Satinho looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Satinho drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
Satinho wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.

Satinho has gone for a leg lock! Swanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Satinho's guard.

Satinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Satinho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Swanson escapes and throws Satinho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Swanson in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satinho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Satinho is looking for a sweep.
Satinho manages to get back to half guard.
Satinho works his way to full guard. Good work.

Satinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Satinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson works over Satinho with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Swanson throws a strike but Satinho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Satinho wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.

Satinho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swanson!
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Satinho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swanson off and has taken his back!

Swanson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satinho working for a choke but Swanson is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Satinho tightening his grip on Swanson, looking for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Satinho gets his way!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murilo Satinho.
I've got Satinho 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Satinho!
After winning the bout, Murilo Satinho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.