PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Triplett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Swanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Triplett
vs
Swanson

170 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Triplett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Swanson catches Triplett right on the button with a cross.
Triplett defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Triplett throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Triplett sprawls well. Triplett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Triplett on that attempt.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!

Triplett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Triplett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Triplett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Triplett.
Triplett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is wriggling around but Triplett manages to pass to half guard.
Triplett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Triplett is nestled in close to Swanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Triplett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Triplett winds up and cracks Swanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson taking some punishment here, with Triplett in his half guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up here but Triplett is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Triplett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Triplett.
Triplett prevents Swanson from standing back up.
Triplett lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson is trying to stand.
Swanson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Triplett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson looks gassed!
Triplett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson wants to control but Triplett is keeping busy.
Triplett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Triplett thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Triplett thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Triplett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Triplett's back!
Swanson missing with strikes.

Swanson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Swanson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Triplett doesn't escape.
Swanson doesn't have the hooks in and Triplett manages to turn into his guard.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Triplett postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Triplett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Triplett looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Triplett wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Triplett connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triplett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson pulls Triplett in close to prevent any damage.
Triplett throws a big elbow that misses.
Triplett throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
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!
Triplett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Triplett throws a big elbow that misses.
Triplett throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Swanson wants to stand but Triplett is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Triplett connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Triplett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Triplett looks to clinch
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Triplett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Triplett throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Triplett's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Triplett.
Swanson trying to control but Triplett is working from the bottom.
Raymond Triplett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Triplett wants to stand and escape but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Triplett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Triplett is keeping the position.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
Swanson prevents Triplett from getting back to his feet.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Triplett looking to control.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Triplett keeps moving.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Triplett clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Triplett is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Triplett is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Triplett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Triplett throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick but Triplett avoids it.
Raymond Triplett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands with a hook. Triplett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Triplett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Triplett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Triplett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Triplett thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triplett shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Triplett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Triplett's head.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Triplett is rocked!
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Triplett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Triplett seems to have got his legs back now.
Triplett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Triplett persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Triplett.
Swanson throws a series of strikes that have Triplett backpedaling.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Triplett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Triplett scrambles back to his feet.
Triplett fails with a takedown attempt.
Triplett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Swanson lands.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Triplett tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Raymond Triplett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Triplett shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Triplett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson cracks Triplett with a good jab.
Triplett throws a combination. Swanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Triplett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson feints a jab promting Triplett to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Triplett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Triplett's shoulder, as Triplett tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Triplett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Triplett.
Triplett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Triplett working away.
Triplett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Triplett tries to score with some ground and pound. Swanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Triplett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson taking a bit of punishment here - Triplett scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Triplett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Triplett scoring with punches from side control.
Triplett cracks Swanson with a big elbow.
Triplett throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Triplett is controlling him well.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Triplett prevents Swanson from escaping the position.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Triplett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Triplett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett lands an elbow.
Triplett is working Swanson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Triplett lands some shots froms side control.
Triplett throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Triplett working the ground and pound but Swanson is defending the strikes.
Triplett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swanson is avoiding damage well.
Swanson is pushing Triplett's head away, looking to escape. Triplett manages to hold on to the position though.
Triplett grinds an elbow into Swanson's temple.
Triplett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Triplett working the ground and pound.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triplett working the ground and pound.

Swanson is rocked!
Triplett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Triplett finish him?
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Triplett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swanson down.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Triplett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Triplett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Triplett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Triplett working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Triplett lands a few punches from side control.
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Swanson tries to bench press Triplett off him but Triplett keeps the position.
Swanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Triplett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Triplett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swanson pushes Triplett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Triplett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Triplett working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.
Triplett lands an elbow.
Swanson tries to buck Triplett off but Triplett is having none of it.
Swanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Triplett lands an elbow.

Triplett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Triplett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Triplett feints and as Swanson raises his hands in defense, Triplett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Triplett with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Triplett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Triplett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Triplett!
Raymond Triplett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.