PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cub Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fridtjof Jarlsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Swanson
vs
Jarlsberg

173 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cub Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fridtjof Jarlsberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jarlsberg dives in and scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jarlsberg controls the pace.
Jarlsberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Jarlsberg is proving a slippery customer.
Jarlsberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarlsberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarlsberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jarlsberg on the ground.

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

Jarlsberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Jarlsberg is now in Swanson's guard.
Jarlsberg pushing down on Swanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is trying to stand up here but Jarlsberg is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarlsberg 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.
Jarlsberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jarlsberg prevents Swanson from standing back up.
Jarlsberg is pressing down on Swanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Jarlsberg working over Swanson with some ground and pound. Swanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Jarlsberg.
Jarlsberg lands strikes from half guard.
Jarlsberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jarlsberg wants to pass to mount but Swanson is defending the position.
Jarlsberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jarlsberg is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Swanson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fridtjof Jarlsberg!