PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Top Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Djurdjevic (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.

Swagger
vs
Djurdjevic

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Top Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandar Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swagger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Djurdjevic trying to control here.
Swagger wants to control but Djurdjevic is keeping him busy.
Djurdjevic is looking to improve his position.
Swagger slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Top Swagger.

Swagger closes the distance and pushes Djurdjevic back into the cage.

Swagger jumps into guard, dragging Djurdjevic to the mat.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Djurdjevic is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger has his hands on Djurdjevic's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Djurdjevic defends easily.
Djurdjevic wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swagger is controlling Djurdjevic's posture.
Djurdjevic working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swagger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Djurdjevic on the ground.
Djurdjevic wanted to stand there but Swagger had control of the position.
Djurdjevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Swagger has wrist control.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing Djurdjevic from controlling successfully.
Swagger controlling the position.

Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Djurdjevic defends easily.
Swagger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swagger tries to get out of the position.
Djurdjevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Swagger is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Djurdjevic stands up over Swagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Djurdjevic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swagger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djurdjevic throws an elbow but Swagger slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Top Swagger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Djurdjevic is defended easily by Swagger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries to clinch but Swagger moves out of range.
Djurdjevic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Swagger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Djurdjevic wants to get back to his feet.
Swagger scores with punches from side control.
Swagger tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Swagger tries for a kimura but Djurdjevic is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Swagger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swagger is putting a hurting on Djurdjevic here, landing some big shots from side control.

Swagger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Djurdjevic is not content to let Swagger control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Swagger landing a few strikes.
Djurdjevic trying to remain calm as Swagger controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Djurdjevic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Djurdjevic is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries to stand but Djurdjevic is controlling his head.
Djurdjevic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Swagger lands an elbow.
Swagger grinds an elbow into Djurdjevic's temple.

Swagger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swagger taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger wants to stand but Djurdjevic is controlling his arm.
Djurdjevic taking a bit of punishment here - Swagger scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Swagger stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Top Swagger dominated that second round.
That's time! Swagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Swagger.

Swagger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Djurdjevic wants to stand up but Swagger is controlling him.
Djurdjevic keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Djurdjevic's guard.
Top Swagger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Djurdjevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swagger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Djurdjevic scores with a leg kick.

Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Djurdjevic trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger slows the pace down in half guard.
Swagger working Djurdjevic over with strikes.
Swagger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic pushes Swagger off looking to stand but Swagger dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is taking a breather. Djurdjevic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Top Swagger just wasn't active enough.

Swagger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Djurdjevic sprawls well initially but Swagger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swagger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Swagger is pressing down on Djurdjevic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Djurdjevic is holding on for now.
Aleksandar Djurdjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Top Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Top Swagger.

Swagger closes the distance and pushes Djurdjevic back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Top Swagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swagger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Swagger!