PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 20703 p4p, 5737 weight class) and Jacques Swanson (ranked 600 p4p, 523 weight class). Weecharangsan's entrance music is Sarama. A fine choice. Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weecharangsan
vs
Swanson

177 cm
36
165
14 - 19 - 0

166 cm
25
158
4 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacques Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weecharangsan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Weecharangsan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Weecharangsan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Weecharangsan blocks a leg kick.

Weecharangsan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Swanson kicks Weecharangsan off and gets to his feet.

Weecharangsan clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Weecharangsan tries to pull guard but Swanson won't allow it.
Weecharangsan tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Weecharangsan back against the cage.
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!
Weecharangsan blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Weecharangsan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan looking for a takedown.
Weecharangsan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Weecharangsan fails to land.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown but no success here.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weecharangsan tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.

Weecharangsan has managed to clinch.
Weecharangsan takes a shot to the head.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weecharangsan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weecharangsan prevents a body shot from Swanson.

Weecharangsan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson is pressing down on Weecharangsan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weecharangsan stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Weecharangsan wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Weecharangsan tries to pass.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Weecharangsan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Weecharangsan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Swanson has picked Weecharangsan up and slammed him! Weecharangsan can't keep hold of the triangle and Swanson manages to pass to side control!
Swanson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan is looking to reverse the position.
Swanson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Weecharangsan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swanson tries to control but Weecharangsan wriggling away.
Weecharangsan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swanson controlling from the full mount.
Weecharangsan working to try and regain half guard.
Swanson content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
Weecharangsan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weecharangsan tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
Swanson content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Swanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weecharangsan.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Weecharangsan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weecharangsan wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Weecharangsan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weecharangsan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacques Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weecharangsan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weecharangsan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Weecharangsan dives into side control.

Weecharangsan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weecharangsan working away.

Weecharangsan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weecharangsan advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working to try and regain half guard.
Weecharangsan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Weecharangsan working for a guillotine from mount but Swanson is in no mood to give up.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.
Weecharangsan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Weecharangsan has a good base and remains in mount.
Weecharangsan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Weecharangsan has control of Swanson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Swanson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Weecharangsan's attempts to control the action.
Weecharangsan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Weecharangsan looking to control but Swanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swanson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swanson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Weecharangsan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Swanson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Swanson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Swanson controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan sneaks back into half guard.
Swanson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weecharangsan tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weecharangsan works his way to full guard. Good work.

Weecharangsan looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakrii Weecharangsan dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Weecharangsan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Weecharangsan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Weecharangsan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Weecharangsan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Weecharangsan shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Weecharangsan checks it
and Weecharangsan counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson cracks Weecharangsan with a good jab.

Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weecharangsan is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swanson stalls.
Swanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson tries to work over Weecharangsan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weecharangsan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swanson is defending well.
Swanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weecharangsan.
Jacques Swanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weecharangsan jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Weecharangsan around his waist. Weecharangsan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacques Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Weecharangsan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chakrii Weecharangsan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weecharangsan tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weecharangsan shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Weecharangsan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weecharangsan misses with a takedown
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weecharangsan closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Weecharangsan pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Weecharangsan's leg. Weecharangsan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weecharangsan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Weecharangsan's leg. Weecharangsan is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weecharangsan goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Weecharangsan controls the action.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weecharangsan fails with a takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Weecharangsan is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Swanson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Weecharangsan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Swanson is absolutely delighted - when Weecharangsan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Swanson!
Our winner, Jacques 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.