PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Swingewood (ranked 7751 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafaello Oliveiro (ranked 8612 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Swingewood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Swingewood
vs
Oliveiro

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafaello Oliveiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swingewood circles away.

Swingewood pushes Oliveiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Swingewood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swingewood tries to clinch up but Oliveiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Oliveiro.
Oliveiro dives in and grabs Swingewood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swingewood pushes down on Oliveiro's head and hops out.

Swingewood clinches up with Oliveiro and pushes him back against the cage.

Oliveiro manages to break the clinch.
Swingewood throws a series of punches but Oliveiro moves out of range.

Oliveiro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swingewood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aaron Swingewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaello Oliveiro.

Oliveiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swingewood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveiro, looking for a takedown. Swingewood pushes Oliveiro against the cage but Oliveiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swingewood misses with a head kick.
Oliveiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swingewood's sensitive parts.
Swingewood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveiro stuffs the takedown.
Oliveiro fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Swingewood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swingewood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swingewood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Swingewood circles away.
Swingewood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveiro defends well and Swingewood ends up having to push Oliveiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swingewood swivels and escapes.
It looked like Swingewood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swingewood goes for a double leg but Oliveiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveiro continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Oliveiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swingewood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown but Swingewood shows good takedown defense.
Oliveiro jabs at Swingewood's body.
No luck for Swingewood with that takedown attempt.
Oliveiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Swingewood is breathing heavily.
Swingewood tries to clinch up.

Oliveiro clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro stalling the fight.
Oliveiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swingewood.

Oliveiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swingewood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Swingewood tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swingewood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swingewood's waist but Swingewood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveiro off to one side.
Swingewood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveiro lands a high kick!
Swingewood tries for a takedown but Oliveiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliveiro defends it nicely.
Swingewood closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveiro, looking for a takedown. Swingewood pushes Oliveiro against the cage but Oliveiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swingewood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swingewood tries to avoid it but Oliveiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swingewood to the ground. Swingewood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swingewood fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swingewood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Oliveiro moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveiro tries for a takedown but Swingewood manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swingewood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Oliveiro rushes Swingewood and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swingewood up against the cage.

Oliveiro manages to break the clinch.

Oliveiro closes the distance and pushes Swingewood back into the cage.
Oliveiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swingewood is pressed up against the cage. Oliveiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swingewood down to the mat. Swingewood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafaello Oliveiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Swingewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swingewood swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveiro.
Oliveiro misses with a body kick.

Swingewood closes the distance and pushes Oliveiro back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Swingewood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Oliveiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aaron Swingewood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swingewood keeps the fight on the outside.
Swingewood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveiro pinned against the cage. Oliveiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveiro. Oliveiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron Swingewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaello Oliveiro.
Swingewood misses with a body kick.
Swingewood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveiro circles away.
Oliveiro misses with a takedown attempt - Swingewood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swingewood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveiro tries to clinch there but Swingewood circles away.
Swingewood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Swingewood darts in and clinches Oliveiro up against the cage.
Swingewood tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveiro avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveiro breaks from the clinch.

Swingewood clinches up with Oliveiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Swingewood is trying to break the clinch but Oliveiro has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Swingewood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swingewood tries to break free but Oliveiro pushes him back against the cage.
Swingewood stalling against the cage.
Swingewood can't break the clinch.

Swingewood pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swingewood keeping moving, preventing Oliveiro from controlling successfully.
Oliveiro stopping the sweep attempt from Swingewood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveiro postures up in Swingewood's guard and throws a big left but Swingewood blocks it.
Oliveiro passes Swingewood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oliveiro stalling.
Swingewood trying to control but Oliveiro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Swingewood looks for a takedown but Oliveiro sprawls well.
Oliveiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swingewood wants to clinch
and Oliveiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Swingewood as Oliveiro shoots in.
No luck for Swingewood with that takedown attempt.
Swingewood leaves Oliveiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Swingewood coming out on top.
Oliveiro lands with an overhand left.
Swingewood wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Oliveiro with that takedown attempt.
Aaron Swingewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaello Oliveiro.
Oliveiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Swingewood circles away.
Oliveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Swingewood gets double underhooks and turns Oliveiro into the cage.
Oliveiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swingewood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swingewood throws a leg kick but Oliveiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveiro looks for a takedown but Swingewood sprawls well.
Swingewood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Swingewood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro jumps guard but Swingewood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Swingewood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swingewood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swingewood has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveiro blocks a head kick by Swingewood.
Swingewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Swingewood shoots in and drives through. Oliveiro sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro fails with the takedown.
Oliveiro throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveiro.

Swingewood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swingewood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swingewood is trying to force a seperation but Oliveiro has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood jumps guard but Oliveiro stands there with Swingewood around his waist. Swingewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Swingewood breaks from the clinch.
Oliveiro blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveiro.
Oliveiro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveiro circles away.
Oliveiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swingewood on the side of the head.
Swingewood looks for a takedown but Oliveiro sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Swingewood.
I think Swingewood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!