PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Lee Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Swagger's choice of entrance music: UGK - Diamonds & Wood. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Earl Lee Swagger has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ferreira
vs
Lee Swagger

186 cm
25
197 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Crippler's Corner

Convicted
Convicted

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl Lee Swagger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Swagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Swagger moved away.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronaldo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swagger throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ferreira does it's job there.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to clinch up.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Swagger avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a combination
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the temple. Swagger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Swagger.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
Swagger throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira scores with a jab.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a left and a right that stings Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Ferreira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Swagger duly obliges.
Swagger missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira connects with a high kick.
Ferreira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swagger checks it well.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swagger.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger blocks the body kick.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Swagger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Earl Lee Swagger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira tries to clinch up
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swagger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Swagger avoids nicely.
Jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swagger's head.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Swagger pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Swagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Swagger.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Swagger's shoulder, as Swagger tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Swagger defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with the combination.
A low kick from Swagger is predictable there
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Swagger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferreira misses with a body shot
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swagger swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira looks to land a combination but Swagger avoids it well.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.

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.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swagger. That did some damage!
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Ferreira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferreira connects with the punch.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head kick. Swagger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swagger takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Swagger slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Earl Lee Swagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Swagger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Swagger is out of range.
Swagger walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swagger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Earl Lee Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swagger staying out of range there.

Ferreira has closed the distance and engaged Swagger in a clinch.
Swagger stalls.
Ferreira is trying to stall.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferreira is looking to break free of the clinch but Swagger has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
Swagger tries to circle away but Ferreira has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreira.
Swagger keeps control of Ferreira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreira has Swagger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swagger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira is trying to force a seperation but Swagger has the dominant position.
Swagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferreira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swagger is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira gets an underhook and turns Swagger into the cage.

Ferreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger blocks the body kick.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Swagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Swagger blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger lands with a right hand.
Ferreira scores with a hook.
Swagger slips a jab from Ferreira.
Swagger misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Swagger lands.
Swagger misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Swagger moves out of range.
Swagger checks the leg kick.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Swagger ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Swagger is out of range.
Swagger cracks Ferreira with a good jab.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swagger throws out the jab.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Ferreira scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swagger connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Lee Swagger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferreira walks into a straight right hand from Swagger.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a looping right.
Swagger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira lands a really nice looking cross but Swagger seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Swagger.
Ferreira tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a double jab
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Swagger jumps back.
Swagger connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira wants to slow Swagger down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Swagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses the body punch
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira jabs Swagger right on the nose. Swagger blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swagger's hands.
Ferreira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swagger scores with a jab to the body.
Swagger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger throws out a leg kick but Ferreira moves out of range and Swagger only half commits.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Swagger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreira blocks a jab.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Swagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Swagger saw that one coming.
Ferreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swagger counters with a nice body shot.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira checks the leg kick.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
Swagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Ferreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira thinking.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swagger can pounce on him.
Ferreira takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Ferreira throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
Swagger avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swagger throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Lee Swagger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swagger manages to avoid it.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from Swagger.
Swagger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferreira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Swagger.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swagger scores with a jab. Ferreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swagger's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Swagger connects with the punch.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Swagger moves away and avoids it.
Swagger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Swagger scores with a nice strike.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Swagger moved out of range nicely.
Swagger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ronaldo Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swagger looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Swagger misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head shot.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swagger has time to react.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Swagger's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira.
Swagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swagger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a lazy head kick
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swagger misses with a series of wild punches.
Swagger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira misses with a combination
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a thumping low kick.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Ferreira.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Swagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Swagger moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Swagger's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earl Lee Swagger.
I've got Swagger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Earl Lee Swagger!

Earl Lee Swagger wins by unanimous decision!
Earl Lee Swagger is the new middleweight champion!