PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Joyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurand Ze Spychowa (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.

Joyner
vs
Ze Spychowa

198 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faustino Joyner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jurand Ze Spychowa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ze Spychowa swats away the attempt to clinch by Joyner.
Joyner looks to throw the jab but Ze Spychowa is out of range.
Joyner throws a sloppy head kick and Ze Spychowa moves out of range easily.
Ze Spychowa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joyner.
Ze Spychowa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Joyner counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joyner wants to stand but Ze Spychowa is controlling his arm.

Joyner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ze Spychowa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joyner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joyner controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joyner stands up.
Ze Spychowa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joyner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ze Spychowa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ze Spychowa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joyner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ze Spychowa is in Joyner's guard.

Ze Spychowa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joyner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ze Spychowa, into his guard.
Joyner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner wanted to stand there but Ze Spychowa had control of the position.
Joyner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyner throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spychowa has a closed guard, preventing Joyner from standing up.
Joyner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Faustino Joyner just wasn't active enough.

Ze Spychowa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ze Spychowa pushing down on Joyner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joyner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ze Spychowa trying to control from Joyner's half guard. Joyner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Joyner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ze Spychowa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ze Spychowa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joyner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ze Spychowa, into his guard.
Ze Spychowa is trying to keep Joyner in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Joyner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ze Spychowa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ze Spychowa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ze Spychowa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Joyner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ze Spychowa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joyner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ze Spychowa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joyner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ze Spychowa is controlling him well.

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

Ze Spychowa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joyner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ze Spychowa's guard! Nice work there by Joyner!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ze Spychowa is proving hard to escape from.
Joyner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joyner wants to stand and escape but instead Ze Spychowa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Joyner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ze Spychowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spychowa trying to move into half guard but instead Joyner has managed to sweep!
Joyner wants to stand and escape but instead Ze Spychowa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Joyner is looking for a triangle but Ze Spychowa pushes his legs off easily.
Ze Spychowa trying to control but Joyner is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joyner stands up.
Ze Spychowa tries to clinch

and Joyner counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ze Spychowa's face as Joyner controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Joyner swings around for an armbar but Ze Spychowa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joyner's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spychowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ze Spychowa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ze Spychowa laying and praying for a moment but Joyner takes advantage and regains half guard.

Ze Spychowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joyner is just riding it out for now. Ze Spychowa eventually gives up the hold.
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 Faustino Joyner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Joyner enables Ze Spychowa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joyner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ze Spychowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Joyner is retaining full guard.
Faustino Joyner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ze Spychowa pushes down on Joyner's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Joyner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ze Spychowa pulls his head out easily.

Ze Spychowa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joyner looking for submissions off his back.
Ze Spychowa is trying to control the action in half guard but Joyner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Joyner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joyner is staying active underneath Ze Spychowa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joyner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ze Spychowa passes Joyner's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ze Spychowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joyner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ze Spychowa trying to control the action but Joyner is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spychowa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Joyner actively working from the bottom here.

Ze Spychowa is looking for a kimura but Joyner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ze Spychowa to get the leverage.
Joyner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ze Spychowa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spychowa trying to control but Joyner is working from the bottom.
Ze Spychowa wants to stand and escape but instead Joyner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Joyner wanted to stand there but Ze Spychowa had control of the position.
Jurand Ze Spychowa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Joyner has gone for a leg lock! Ze Spychowa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joyner's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Joyner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurand Ze Spychowa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joyner 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Joyner!