PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beginning of the End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swanson
vs
Collins

178 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
38
175 lbs
32 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Collins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horrible takedown by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson which made him look bad.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Swanson stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Collins punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swanson misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Collins down.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson with a hook.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Collins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swanson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McGarrys plant works that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins 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.
Swanson wants to control but Collins postures up.
Collins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Swanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Collins connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it
and Swanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Collins throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Swanson catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
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!
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Swanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a combination
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins staying out of range there.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swanson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Collins throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Swanson checks the leg kick.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Collins.

Swanson has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Swanson stops a takedown attempt from Collins.

Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Swanson.
Collins shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Collins down.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Collins blocks a jab.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Collins drives through with a takedown into Swanson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Swanson pulls Collins in to control the position.
Swanson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Collins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Collins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Swanson.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Dan Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a head kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Collins takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson had his way with Dave Collins in that 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!

Collins throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.

Swanson moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Swanson tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Collins shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Swanson gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Collins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson effectively controlling the action here.

Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins misses with a hook.
Swanson jabs at Collins's body.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins connects with the punch.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
Collins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Swanson checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Collins's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson controlling Collins's posture.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dan Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Swanson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Dan Swanson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.