PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 410 p4p, 395 weight class) and Samuel Jones (ranked 51 p4p, 50 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Swahn
vs
Jones

187 cm
31
188
23 - 9 - 1

185 cm
25
199
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Swahn blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones presses Swahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a body shot from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swahn takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Swahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swahn cracks Jones with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Swahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Swahn pushes him off.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jones moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Swahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Swahn tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Swahn in a clinch.
Swahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swahn tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn blocking some punches.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swahn scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Swahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Swahn has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Swahn trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Swahn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Swahn is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Swahn gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Swahn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Swahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Swahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Swahn.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swahn lands a body shot.
Swahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Swahn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Samuel Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones taking a breather.
A short right from Jones.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Jones is leaning against Swahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swahn tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Swahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jones clinches up with Swahn and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Swahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Swahn pushes him away.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swahns head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swahn after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones works on Swahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Swahn's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Swahn back into the cage.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Swahn.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn.
Jones lands an uppercut.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swahn misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Samuel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn is struggling to control the position.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Swahn fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Swahn's ribcage. Swahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.