PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SWAGGER comes into the arena with Crawl/ Kings of Leon blaring out of the sound system. MAX SWAGGER has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

SWAGGER
vs
ORielly

178 cm
25
160 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
166 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORielly tests SWAGGER's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SWAGGER throws a nice head kick!
ORielly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
ORielly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from ORielly.
ORielly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SWAGGER doesn't seem bothered though.
SWAGGER fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ORielly moves in looking to clinch but SWAGGER pushes him off.
ORielly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ORielly throws a low kick, looking for SWAGGER's leg but SWAGGER calmly moves out of range.
ORielly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SWAGGER takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from SWAGGER. No joy for ORielly on that attempt.
SWAGGER misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ORielly.
ORielly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORielly throws a head kick that misses
and SWAGGER counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. ORielly is lucky that one didn't land flush.
SWAGGER fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ORielly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - SWAGGER scores with a four punch combination!
ORielly stalks SWAGGER and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into SWAGGER's face. SWAGGER staggers backwards, shaken.
SWAGGER throws a head kick but ORielly moves out of range.
ORielly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from ORielly finds it's way through SWAGGER's defenses.
ORielly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and SWAGGER cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ORielly finds it's way round the side to connect with SWAGGER's head.
SWAGGER throws a combination that misses
and ORielly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SWAGGER misses with the body kick
letting ORielly counter with a right hand.
SWAGGER avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ORielly has a takedown stuffed.
MAX SWAGGER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
ORielly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
ORielly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SWAGGER is fending him off so far but ORielly persists. Nope, SWAGGER circles away and we're back to standing.
ORielly throws a body punch but SWAGGER moves out of range.
ORielly blocks a head kick by SWAGGER.
ORielly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SWAGGER.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly blocks a head kick by SWAGGER.
ORielly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
ORielly throws a nice head kick!
SWAGGER throws a combination that misses
and ORielly counters with a three punch combo that has SWAGGER backing up. SWAGGER nods at ORielly to acknowledge the strikes.
ORielly wants to clinch
and SWAGGER counters with a flying knee. Nice.
SWAGGER throws a head kick that misses.
SWAGGER ducks under a wild hook from ORielly.
An inside leg kick from SWAGGER misses.
MAX SWAGGER is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SWAGGER throws a sloppy head kick and ORielly moves out of range easily.
SWAGGER throws a head kick that ORielly semi-blocks.
SWAGGER slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by ORielly. Beautiful body shot.
ORielly lands with an uppercut that bounces SWAGGER off the ropes and back into rage.
SWAGGER scores with a spinning back kick!
ORielly wants to slow SWAGGER down by chopping away at his legs.
ORielly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! SWAGGER had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from ORielly finds it's way through SWAGGER's defenses.
Aiden ORielly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SWAGGER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ORielly connects with the punch.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - ORielly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ORielly connects with a right hand. SWAGGER shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aiden ORielly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

ORielly blocks the body kick.
ORielly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
SWAGGER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ORielly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from ORielly misses the target.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SWAGGER moves away.
ORielly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ORielly lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ORielly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but SWAGGER paws at him with a jab and circles away.

ORielly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
SWAGGER is trying to improve his position.
ORielly trying to control the action but SWAGGER is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly landing a few strikes.
ORielly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
ORielly misses with the ground and pound.

ORielly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
ORielly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
ORielly wants to control but SWAGGER is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ORielly in the domination position with SWAGGER hanging on.
ORielly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but SWAGGER sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
ORielly working the strikes but SWAGGER uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Both fighters circling a little - ORielly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

ORielly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ORielly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SWAGGER swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SWAGGER is trying to control the position but ORielly postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ORielly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SWAGGER is on top in guard.
SWAGGER throwing strikes but missing.
ORielly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SWAGGER in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns SWAGGER that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
ORielly content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ORielly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… SWAGGER turns into him and now he's in ORielly's guard.
ORielly is breathing heavily.
ORielly keeping moving, preventing SWAGGER from controlling successfully.
ORielly wants to sweep here but SWAGGER controlling him for the moment.
SWAGGER is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
SWAGGER is in close to ORielly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

SWAGGER throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from ORielly is predictable there
enabling SWAGGER to counter with a crisp jab.
ORielly shoots in looking for a takedown. SWAGGER tries to sprawl out of it but ORielly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. SWAGGER manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SWAGGER with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ORielly to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from SWAGGER.
SWAGGER throws a sloppy head kick
and ORielly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SWAGGER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ORielly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SWAGGER counters with a thumping low kick.
ORielly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly throws a jab when SWAGGER was well out of range.
ORielly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from ORielly.
Nice takedown defense from SWAGGER. No joy for ORielly on that attempt.
MAX SWAGGER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
SWAGGER swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

ORielly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ORielly showed some decent athleticism there.
ORielly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SWAGGER is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly is trying to control. SWAGGER wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
SWAGGER trying to hold on to ORielly's head to control him but ORielly postures up.
ORielly trying to pass the guard but SWAGGER defending well.
ORielly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
ORielly passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly looking to finish with strikes here!
SWAGGER holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as ORielly tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ORielly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
SWAGGER is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SWAGGER wants to control but ORielly is having none of it.
ORielly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
ORielly lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
ORielly is landing with some decent strikes but SWAGGER is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
SWAGGER tries to reverse the position but ORielly maintains control.
ORielly scoring with strikes but SWAGGER is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by ORielly.
ORielly thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

ORielly tries to close the distance and clinch up but SWAGGER swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aiden ORielly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ORielly swinging wildly here.
ORielly lands with a nice body punch.
ORielly tries to close the distance and clinch but SWAGGER swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SWAGGER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SWAGGER throws a push kick but ORielly slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ORielly wants to clinch.
SWAGGER tries to land a front kick but ORielly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SWAGGER looking to land some kicks to the body here.
SWAGGER takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
SWAGGER avoids the body shot from ORielly.
SWAGGER on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ORielly swings away with a body shot that misses
and ORielly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SWAGGER throws a right and a left that both miss.
SWAGGER on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ORielly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ORielly shoots in looking for a takedown. SWAGGER tries to sprawl out of it but ORielly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. SWAGGER manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and ORielly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ORielly throws a looping overhand right but SWAGGER ducks down to avoid it.
SWAGGER throws a left and a right that both miss

and ORielly counters with a single leg into guard. SWAGGER didn't expect that.
ORielly is fighting to break SWAGGER's control of his arms but SWAGGER is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
ORielly is looking to work some ground and pound but SWAGGER has wrist control.
SWAGGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but SWAGGER is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORielly slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER won't allow ORielly to pass to mount.
ORielly working SWAGGER over with strikes.
ORielly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ORielly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ORielly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

ORielly decides to stand and escape the position.
SWAGGER blocks the body kick.
ORielly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SWAGGER is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ORielly.
SWAGGER takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by ORielly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ORielly.
ORielly shoots and misses
and SWAGGER counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
ORielly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and SWAGGER counters with a head kick. That will keep ORielly thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SWAGGER misses with a wild combination.
ORielly cracks the inside of SWAGGER's front leg.
SWAGGER looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for ORielly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden ORielly dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

SWAGGER throws a head kick that misses.
SWAGGER throws a sloppy head kick and ORielly moves out of range easily.

ORielly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

ORielly has gone for a leg lock! SWAGGER slips out almost immediately though and dives into ORielly's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
SWAGGER wants to stand but ORielly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
SWAGGER in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ORielly is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
SWAGGER preventing the sweep.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but ORielly keeps moving.
ORielly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER with a flurry of punches that miss.
ORielly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
SWAGGER preventing the sweep.
ORielly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SWAGGER avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ORielly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and SWAGGER counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ORielly checks a leg kick.
ORielly avoids the head kick by SWAGGER.
A shot to the body from ORielly misses
and SWAGGER counters with a left to the body.
SWAGGER throws a sloppy head kick

and ORielly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ORielly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ORielly thows a big elbow that misses.
SWAGGER keeping moving, preventing ORielly from controlling successfully.
SWAGGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ORielly pushing down on SWAGGER's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
ORielly wants to pass the guard but SWAGGER is defending well.
ORielly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ORielly not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SWAGGER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ORielly thows a left - swing and a miss!
ORielly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SWAGGER.
SWAGGER misses with a double jab.
MAX SWAGGER is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORielly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aiden ORielly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SWAGGER throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ORielly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by ORielly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ORielly.
ORielly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ORielly scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lazy left from ORielly finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ORielly - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ORielly.
ORielly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
ORielly lands with a hook. SWAGGER tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MAX SWAGGER has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ORielly with a jab.
A big left from SWAGGER misses.

ORielly scores a takedown into full mount!
ORielly has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of SWAGGER's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden ORielly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ORielly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden ORielly! Aiden ORielly retains his lightweight title!