PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Mastracone (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.

Fischer
vs
Mastracone

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Mastracone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mastracone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fischer avoids the head kick by Mastracone.
Mastracone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischer circles away.
Fischer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastracone sprawls well. He's pushed Fischer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fischer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mastracone is trying to control Fischer's posture but Fischer avoids it.

Fischer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mastracone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mastracone pushes Fischer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fischer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Fischer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mastracone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer tries to move to mount but Mastracone blocks the move with his legs.

Fischer swings around for an armbar but Mastracone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fischer's guard.
Fischer is breathing heavily.
Mastracone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Fischer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mastracone passes into half guard.
Mastracone content to control rather than advance.
Fischer tries to roll over but Mastracone keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fischer is working hard here to advance position.
Mastracone wants to take a breather but Fischer is having none of it.

Mastracone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mastracone throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Mastracone has his takedown stuffed
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fischer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fischer stalks Mastracone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mastracone's face. Mastracone staggers backwards, shaken.
Mastracone looks for the body kick but Fischer saw that one coming.

Mastracone gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mastracone breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer looks to throw the jab but Mastracone is out of range.
Mastracone has his takedown stuffed

and Fischer counters with a single leg into guard. Mastracone didn't expect that.
Fischer advances to half guard.

Fischer is looking for a kimura here.
Fischer wants to pass to mount but Mastracone is defending the position.

Fischer is working for a submission of some sort.

Fischer seems to be working for a kimura but Mastracone defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fischer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mastracone is trying to maintain the position but Fischer is very close to passing his half guard.

Fischer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fischer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mastracone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Fischer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mastracone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mastracone shoots in for a double leg but Fischer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mastracone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fischer wants to clinch up but Mastracone keeps it at a distance.

Fischer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fischer is looking for a kimura here.

Fischer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mastracone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fischer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fischer seems to be working for a kimura but Mastracone defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fischer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mastracone is just riding it out for now. Fischer eventually gives up the hold.
Mastracone is looking to control Fischer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mastracone avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fischer is working for a kimura but Mastracone is defending it quite comfortably.
Mastracone is looking to control Fischer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mastracone avoid being mounted?

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mastracone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fischer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Fischer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fischer wants to free his trapped foot but Mastracone is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fischer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mastracone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fischer.

Fischer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fischer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fischer has gone for a leg lock! Mastracone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fischer's guard.

Fischer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mastracone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fischer.
Mastracone trying to control the action but Fischer is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fischer sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Fischer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fischer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mastracone pinned against the cage. Mastracone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fischer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastracone swivels and escapes.

Fischer 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mastracone is on top in guard.
Fischer wants to sweep here but Mastracone controlling him for the moment.

Fischer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mastracone has picked Fischer up and slammed him! Fischer can't keep hold of the triangle and Mastracone manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fischer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mastracone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastracone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spencer Fischer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fischer is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mastracone tries to control but Fischer wriggling away.
Fischer is trying to escape the mount.
Mastracone trying to control but Fischer is having none of it.
Fischer is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastracone tries to control but Fischer wriggling away.
Fischer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mastracone wants to control the pace but Fischer is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fischer gets back to half guard.

Fischer actively working from the bottom here.
Fischer gets full guard.
Carlo Mastracone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Mastracone from controlling successfully.
Mastracone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fischer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mastracone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mastracone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fischer is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mastracone throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fischer's body to avoid the submission. Fischer has instead reached around Mastracone's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fischer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spencer Fischer!