PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Spotwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Bryant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Spotwood
vs
Bryant

188 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Spotwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant stuffs the takedown.
Spotwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spotwood tries to clinch

and Bryant moves into the clinch.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spotwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Spotwood blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spotwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spotwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spotwood's elbow.
Spotwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Spotwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spotwood avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head.

Spotwood gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spotwood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spotwood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spotwood's back!
Spotwood tries to escape the position.
Bryant punishes Spotwood with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spotwood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Spotwood trying to control the hands but Bryant breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spotwood. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bryant scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Spotwood is looking for a way out.
Spotwood controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Bryant looking to break Spotwood's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spotwood remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bryant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bryant lands shots from the back.
Spotwood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bryant's guard. Nice work there by Spotwood.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Spotwood is having none of it.

Spotwood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bryant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bryant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bryant!
Spotwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spotwood is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bryant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spotwood to his feet.
Spotwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Jacob Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spotwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spotwood looking to stall.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotwood avoids the damage to the body.
Spotwood looking for a takedown.
Bryant lands a body shot.
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!
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spotwood.
Bryant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spotwood's defenses.
Bryant tries a body shot but Spotwood blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Bryant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spotwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotwood avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spotwood's elbow.
Spotwood managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotwood avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Bryant.
Spotwood tries for a takedown but Bryant manages to get underhooks.
Bryant connects with a knee to the head.
Bryant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spotwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant crunches a lovely knee into Spotwood's ribcage.
Spotwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Spotwood avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Spotwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Spotwood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bryant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Spotwood punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Bryant pushed the leg off.
Bryant is really stuck here.
Bryant looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bryant tries to break free.
Bryant covers up after that shot from Spotwood.
Bryant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spotwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Spotwood looking to secure an arm triangle but Bryant defends it well.

Spotwood swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bryant is now in Spotwood's guard. A big mistake from Spotwood there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spotwood looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Bryant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bryant misses with a double jab.

Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Bryant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spotwood looking for a takedown.
Spotwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bryant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bryant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bryant pushes off an throws an elbow but Spotwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bryant tries to stall but Spotwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Spotwood controls the action.
Bryant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spotwood's elbow.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotwood avoids the damage to the body.
Spotwood tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Spotwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
Spotwood tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Spotwood drops back down to his feet.
Spotwood blocking some punches.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spotwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Spotwood. Spotwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Spotwood keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spotwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Spotwood.
Bryant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spotwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bryant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spotwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
Bryant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spotwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Bryant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spotwood managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant.

Spotwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bryant regains guard.

Spotwood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant trying to control but Spotwood is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Spotwood is retaining full guard.

Spotwood has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Spotwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spotwood keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Bryant slips nicely into half guard.
Spotwood is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant is keen to just control but Spotwood is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots.

Bryant seems to be looking for submissions.
Spotwood wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Bryant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spotwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Spotwood.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Spotwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Spotwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant throws a head kick but Spotwood moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Spotwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant stops a takedown attempt from Spotwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bryant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant lands an elbow inside that Spotwood shrugs off.
A short right from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spotwood tries for a takedown but Bryant manages to get underhooks.
Spotwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spotwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spotwood.
Bryant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant landing knees to the body.
Bryant is working Spotwood over against the cage.
Bryant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spotwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Spotwood avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A good leg kick by Bryant.

Bryant has Spotwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Spotwood pulls guard.
Spotwood trying to strike off his back.

Bryant stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bryant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spotwood tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spotwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bryant with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Spotwood avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a knee to the head.
Bryant is pressed up against the cage. Spotwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bryant down to the mat. Bryant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Spotwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spotwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant wants to clinch

and Spotwood counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Spotwood tries to advance to mount but Bryant denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant regains half guard.

Spotwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant is refusing to be controlled, as Spotwood sits in half guard.
Bryant is trying to stand.
Jerry Spotwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant is pressing down on Spotwood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Spotwood forces his way into half guard.
Spotwood not doing much here.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
Spotwood is thwarting Bryant's attempts to control the position.
Spotwood prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Spotwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spotwood trying to control from half guard but Bryant is working away.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jerry Spotwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spotwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bryant pushes Spotwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Spotwood.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bryant.
Spotwood is trying to drag Bryant to the mat but Bryant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spotwood.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spotwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacob Bryant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spotwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spotwood avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
Spotwood blocks the elbow strike.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spotwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spotwood.
Spotwood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Spotwood pulls guard.
Bryant thows a big elbow that misses.
Spotwood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spotwood is keeping the position for now.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Spotwood had control of the position.
Spotwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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 Jerry Spotwood.
I think Bryant 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Bryant!