PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Spitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Spitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Reid's chin.

Reid
vs
Spitz

170 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gustavo Spitz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Reid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reid moves into full mount! Spitz won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reid jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spitz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spitz and Reid has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Spitz is looking for a sweep.
Spitz wants to control but Reid postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Reid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spitz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reid but great work by Spitz.
Reid is looking for a sweep.
Spitz working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reid tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid is working hard here to advance position.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Spitz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spitz scores with punches from side control.
Reid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reid looking for a sweep but Spitz has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Spitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spitz is keeping the position for now.

Reid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spitz!
Spitz working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid can't do much from the bottom here.
Reid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reid is not content to let Spitz control the position.
Reid struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid tries to bench press Spitz off him but Spitz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Spitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Reid. Reid gets slowly back to his feet.
Reid looks for a takedown but Spitz sprawls well.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spitz tries to avoid it but Reid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spitz to the ground. Spitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
Reid closes the distance and clinches up with Spitz, looking for a takedown. Reid pushes Spitz against the cage but Spitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Reid or perhaps it was just good defense by Spitz which made him look bad.
Spitz scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reid could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
Spitz tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but Spitz shows good takedown defense.
Reid has a takedown stuffed.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Reid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spitz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Reid seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Spitz has recovered full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spitz is on top in guard.
Spitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitz trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.

Reid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid can't keep his opponent in guard - Spitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Spitz there.
Spitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spitz lands with a punch from half guard.

Reid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spitz prevents Reid from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Spitz seems content to control.
Reid wants to get back to full guard.
Spitz controlling the action here.

Reid actively working from the bottom here.
Spitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Reid pushes Spitz off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Spitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Spitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Spitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid shoots in but Spitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Spitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spitz is keeping the position for now.
Reid trying to control but Spitz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid won't allow Spitz to get back to his feet.
Reid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reid.

Reid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitz is trying to escape the mount.
Spitz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spitz is looking to improve his position but Reid isn't that keen on the idea.

Reid goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spitz turns into him and now he's in Reid's guard.
Spitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid is trying to keep Spitz in close.
Reid has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spitz has passed into side control.
Reid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spitz taking a breather here.
Reid is trying to work for a sweep but Spitz has mounted him!
Spitz controlling from mount.
Reid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spitz with good strikes from the mount here!
Reid is working to get back to half guard.
Reid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Spitz!