PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Rodriguez (ranked 2472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Swingewood (ranked 6148 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodriguez
vs
Swingewood

185 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 9 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corey Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Swingewood scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swingewood defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Swingewood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swingewood thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Swingewood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Swingewood wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez pushes him away.

Swingewood clinches.
Swingewood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swingewood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Swingewood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Swingewood is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Swingewood wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Swingewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swingewood wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swingewood is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Swingewood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swingewood controlling the pace.
Swingewood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Swingewood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swingewood is controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Swingewood fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Swingewood as Rodriguez shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Swingewood tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swingewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rodriguez pushes Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swingewood walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swingewood counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swingewood.
Swingewood throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swingewood looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Swingewood just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swingewood as he jumps to the side.
Swingewood is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Swingewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Swingewood swinging wildly here.
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodriguez forces Swingewood back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Swingewood.
Swingewood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Nice sprawl there from Swingewood as Rodriguez shoots in.

Swingewood darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swingewood fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Swingewood moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Swingewood leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swingewood tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Swingewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swingewood is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swingewood holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Swingewood has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swingewood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.

Swingewood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swingewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swingewood trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Swingewood preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swingewood sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swingewood keeps Rodriguez at a distance using the push kick.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Swingewood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Swingewood looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Swingewood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swingewood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodriguez pushes Swingewood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rodriguez forces Swingewood back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swingewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.

Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps control of Swingewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swingewood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Swingewood looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Swingewood. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet.
Swingewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swingewood stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Swingewood gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Swingewood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swingewood swivels and escapes.
Aaron Swingewood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swingewood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Swingewood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swingewood or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
A big left from Swingewood misses.
Swingewood tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Swingewood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Swingewood throws a combination that misses

and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Swingewood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rodriguez pulls guard.
Swingewood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swingewood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swingewood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swingewood trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Swingewood is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swingewood throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swingewood shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swingewood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aaron Swingewood!