PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocked Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Mosh by Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Out
vs
Swanson

190 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
28
221 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knocked Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson cracks Out with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Out moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Out shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Out keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Out drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Out's head.
Out gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Out. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a good cross that connects.
Out shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
Out has his takedown stuffed
and Out takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Out is breathing heavily.
Out takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Out looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Out persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Out takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson works over Out's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Chael Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out misses with a wild combination.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Out closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Out's head backwards.
Out shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Out had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Out dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Out's head and hops out.
Out throws a series of punches but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Out at a distance.
Swanson cracks Out with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Out's head.
Knocked Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Out shoots in.
Out walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Out. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Out ducks right into an uppercut from Swanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Out shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Out.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Out with an uppercut!
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Out looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Out takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Out on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Out drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Out walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Swanson there.
Out takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Swanson.
Out takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Out looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Out under the eye.

Out gets a double leg takedown into Swanson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out thows a big elbow that misses.
Out scoring with some ground and pound.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Out tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Out's head back.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Out, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Out tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Out misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Out throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Out off to one side.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Out takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson lands with a nice combination. Out backs away looking to recover.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson cracks Out with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Out on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Out on the side of the head.

Out is rocked!
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Out's belly button to the back.
Out on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
Oh Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Out seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Out has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Out's head.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson catches Out with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Out.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Out's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson lands a head shot.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
Out takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Out takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Out tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Out shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Out was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Out tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Out lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Out.
Out sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Out throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Swanson tries to reverse the position but Out maintains control.

Out goes for an armbar but Swanson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Swanson.
Out doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swanson!
Out punching from mount but Swanson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Out throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Out in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Out, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Out.
Swanson lands with a hook. Out tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Out. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Out momentarily.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Out seems unphased.
Out takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson leaves Out with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Out has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Out there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Out shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
Out takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Out on that attempt.
Knocked Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Out's calf.
Out shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chael Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Out is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Out drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Out tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Out is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Out will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Out on the side of the head.
Swanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swanson stalks Out and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Out's face. Out staggers backwards, shaken.
Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Out on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Out's head back.
Swanson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Out under the eye.
Out misses with a takedown
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Out tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Out shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Out takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Out closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Out shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson digs a good hook to Out's body.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Out.
Out on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Out shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Out shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Out eats them both and turns towards Swanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knocked Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Out takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Swanson!