PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Swotter (ranked 2957 p4p, 4447 weight class) and Adam Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Swotter
vs
Fischer

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Swotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Fischer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A right-left combo lands from Swotter.

Fischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Swotter controls his hands.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Swotter controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swotter or not.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swotter can't break the clinch.
Swotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fischer won't allow it.
Fischer has Swotter pressed against the cage, preventing Swotter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer tries to throw a body punch but Swotter avoids it by throwing Fischer back against the cage.
Swotter blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Swotter wants to break free but Fischer has control.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer works on Swotter's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swotter's elbow.
Fischer is working Swotter over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer keeps control of Swotter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swotter blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Swotter.
Swotter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swotter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fischer has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fischer misses with a punch to the body.
Swotter is trying to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fischer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swotter blocks an uppercut.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swotter backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fischer takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.
Fischer tries a body shot but Swotter blocks it.
Swotter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Swotter.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Swotter blocks a body shot from Fischer.
A frustrated look appears on Swotter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swotter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Fischer.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adam Fischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fischer won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swotter prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Swotter controls his hands.
Swotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fischer won't allow it.
Swotter prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swotter is trying to force a seperation but Fischer has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer digs a right hand into Swotter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swotter's gas tank.
Fischer lands with a short shot to the head.
Swotter has had enough of the clinch but Fischer keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swotter.
Fischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swotter's efforts to push away.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer tries a body shot but Swotter blocks it.
Swotter tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position.
Fischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swotter.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swotter can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Fischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fischer rushes Swotter and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swotter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fischer misses with a punch to the body.
Swotter tries to circle away but Fischer has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Fischer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swotter.
Swotter can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swotter's elbow.
Fischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swotter prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer tries to throw a body punch but Swotter avoids it by throwing Fischer back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fischer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer tries to work over Swotter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swotter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swotter's elbow.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swotter blocks a body shot from Fischer.
A short body shot lands from Fischer as the two fighters clinch.
Fischer tries to throw a body punch but Swotter avoids it by throwing Fischer back against the cage.
Fischer works on Swotter's body with a couple of short punches.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer tries a body shot but Swotter blocks it.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer gets through Swotter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harry Swotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Fischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fischer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Fischer!
After the fight, Adam Fischer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.