PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Gambler as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stryker
vs
Swain

188 cm
21
186 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain missing with a left hand there. Stryker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stryker.
Swain misses with a body shot.
Stryker slips a straight right by Swain.
Swain shoots for a takedown but Stryker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stryker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swain.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Swain avoids the body shot from Stryker.
Jab by Stryker.
Stryker lands a jab to Swain's midsection.
Louden Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Swain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swain.
Swain tries to clinch
and Stryker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swain wants to clinch up but Stryker keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stryker misses with a lunging right hand
and Swain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swain is looking to clinch but Stryker is avoiding it.
Stryker throws a right hand that misses

and Swain counters with a shoot takedown. Stryker fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Swain looking to sit in guard and control but Stryker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swain managing to control the position.
Stryker won't allow Swain to sweep him here.
Stryker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain is trying to hold Stryker in close to prevent damage but Stryker has managed to pass into half guard.
Stryker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stryker blocks the strikes from Swain.
Swain is trying is best to control the position here.

Stryker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stryker throws a hook but Swain blocks it.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Swain walks into a straight right hand from Stryker.
Stryker misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Stryker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stryker. Stryker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swain closes the distance and clinches up with Stryker, looking for a takedown. Swain pushes Stryker against the cage but Stryker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swain loads up on a big right hand but Stryker slips the punch.
Stryker misses with a body shot.

Swain clinches up against the cage.

Swain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stryker regains guard immediately.
Swain throwing strikes from guard but Stryker blocks nicely.
Stryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stryker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker is working hard here to advance position.
Swain distracts Stryker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swain trying to control but Stryker is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain throws a strike but Stryker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain is controlling Stryker's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louden Swain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stryker's waist but Stryker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stryker is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Stryker circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain shoots in looking for a takedown. Stryker tries to sprawl out of it but Swain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stryker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louden Swain.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Stryker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stryker keeps the fight on the outside.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
Stryker jabs at Swain's body.
Nice cross by Swain.
Stryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swain shoots in and drives through. Stryker sprawls well.

Swain moves into the clinch.
Swain keeps control of Stryker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain misses with a body punch.
Swain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stryker is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swain keeps control of Stryker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stryker is trying to break the clinch but Swain has him pressed against the cage.

Swain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Swain controlling the action here.
Swain wants to take a breather but Stryker is having none of it.
Swain is just content to waste time from the top position. Stryker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stryker keeping moving, preventing Swain from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swain slips nicely into half guard.
Louden Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swain wants to pass the guard but Stryker is defending well.
Swain is looking to take a break and control but Stryker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stryker is not content to let Swain control the position.

Swain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stryker defends it well.

Swain seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louden Swain 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. This is the final round!

Stryker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Stryker throws a big shot that misses.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Swain shoots in and bounces Stryker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stryker, not yet.
Swain is looking to pass into half guard but Stryker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stryker is in guard.
Swain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker controlling from the top position.
Swain pulls Stryker in close to prevent any damage.
Stryker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stryker preventing the sweep.
Stryker prevents Swain from getting back to his feet.

Stryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stryker is one step ahead there.
Austin Stryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Swain moves in looking to clinch but Stryker pushes him off.
Stryker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swain ducks under a wild hook from Stryker.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stryker.
Swain darts in trying to clinch
and Stryker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swain rushes Stryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Swain scores with a shot to the side of Stryker's head.
Swain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stryker's efforts to push away.
Swain wants a takedown but no success here.
Stryker is trying to force a seperation but Swain has the dominant position.
Stryker blocking some punches.
Swain misses with a body punch.
Swain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stryker.
Swain is working for takedown but Stryker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stryker's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swain is trying to trip Stryker. He has hold of a leg but Stryker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swain persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Swain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swain wants to control from the top but Stryker keeps moving.
Stryker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swain throws a big right hand that misses.
Louden Swain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Swain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swain passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain is just content to waste time from the top position. Stryker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louden Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swain 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louden Swain!
Louden Swain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.