PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sizzlac (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.

Weiss
vs
Sizzlac

214 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wyatt Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sizzlac!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizzlac throws a leg kick but Weiss checks it.
Sizzlac misses with a head kick.
Sizzlac swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Despite the aggression on Sizzlac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sizzlac throws a right and a left that Weiss avoids nicely.
Sizzlac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sizzlac throws a head kick but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss is looking to counter the offense by Sizzlac and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Sizzlac misses.
Weiss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sizzlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sizzlac.
Sizzlac is looking to chop away at Weiss's legs.
Weiss slips a jab and a cross from Sizzlac.
Sizzlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Sizzlac does no damage.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzlac stuffs the takedown.
Ryan Sizzlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss dodges the punch combination from Sizzlac.
Weiss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sizzlac circles away.
Sizzlac falls off balance throwing a combination

and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sizzlac won't be happy with that.
Weiss throwing strikes but Sizzlac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sizzlac working away.
Sizzlac in the domination position with Weiss hanging on.
Weiss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss is thwarting Sizzlac's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sizzlac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weiss is working away from the top position though.
Weiss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzlac is looking to control Weiss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizzlac avoid being mounted?
Sizzlac is controlling Weiss's trapped leg to prevent Weiss from advancing to side control.

Weiss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sizzlac to get to his feet.
Sizzlac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weiss momentarily.
Sizzlac throws a leg kick but Weiss checks it.
Sizzlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weiss.
Sizzlac misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sizzlac misses

and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzlac fights it but they end up in guard.
Weiss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weiss trying to control but Sizzlac is working from the bottom.
Weiss landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzlac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiss throws a big elbow that misses.
Sizzlac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Sizzlac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sloppy strikes from Sizzlac. Those never looked like landing.
Weiss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sizzlac falls off balance throwing a combination

and Weiss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sizzlac tries to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling the position.
Sizzlac gets underhooks to prevent Weiss's takedown attempt.

Sizzlac breaks from the clinch.
Weiss dodges the punch combination from Sizzlac.
Some wild striking there from Sizzlac.
Sizzlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Weiss forces Sizzlac back against the cage and clinches.
Sizzlac wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sizzlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizzlac misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzlac throws a right and a left that Weiss avoids nicely.
Sizzlac throws a series of punches but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss tries to clinch but Sizzlac moves out of range.
Sizzlac throws a combination that misses

and Weiss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weiss.
Sizzlac wants to control the position but Weiss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Weiss stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wyatt Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sizzlac swivels and escapes.
Weiss checks a low kick from Sizzlac.
Weiss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weiss checks the leg kick.

Weiss takes the fight into the clinch.

Sizzlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sizzlac defends well and Weiss ends up having to push Sizzlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sizzlac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizzlac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Weiss has managed to clinch.

Sizzlac manages to break the clinch.
Sizzlac misses with a double jab

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzlac!

Weiss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sizzlac rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weiss's guard! Nice work there by Sizzlac!
Weiss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sizzlac manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzlac has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weiss has passed into side control.
Sizzlac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Weiss is looking to take a break and control but Sizzlac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sizzlac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sizzlac is looking for a sweep.

Weiss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sizzlac struggling a bit here.
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 Wyatt Weiss will probably get the nod.
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!

Weiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sizzlac.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Sizzlac is quick to defend against it.
Sizzlac misses with a double jab.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Sizzlac is quick to defend against it.
Sizzlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weiss.
Weiss motions for Sizzlac to come forward. Weiss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Weiss darts in and clinches Sizzlac up against the cage.
Weiss wants a takedown but no success here.
Sizzlac is trying to break free.
Weiss is trying to drag Sizzlac to the mat but Sizzlac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weiss tries to score a body lock takedown but Sizzlac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzlac wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiss won't allow it.
Weiss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sizzlac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sizzlac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss slips a jab and a cross from Sizzlac.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Sizzlac is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Sizzlac.
Sizzlac falls off balance throwing a combination

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzlac!
Sizzlac tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weiss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sizzlac regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Weiss stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ryan Sizzlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sizzlac tries to bum rush Weiss with a series of wild strikes but Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sizzlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sizzlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Sizzlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sizzlac looks to land a combination. Weiss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sizzlac is looking to land body kicks.
Sizzlac throws a right and a left that Weiss avoids nicely.
Sizzlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Sizzlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weiss slips a jab and a cross from Sizzlac.
Weiss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weiss looks for a takedown but Sizzlac sprawls well.
Sizzlac misses with a few strikes there.
Sizzlac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan Sizzlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Weiss gets the takedown into side control.

Weiss stands up and beckons Sizzlac to his feet.
Sizzlac is looking to land body kicks.
Sizzlac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weiss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sizzlac scores with a one two! Weiss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sizzlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sizzlac misses with a head kick.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sizzlac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Sizzlac lands but Weiss takes it in his stride.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sizzlac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sizzlac tries to bum rush Weiss with a series of wild strikes but Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Weiss rushes Sizzlac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss jumps guard but Sizzlac stands there with Weiss around his waist. Weiss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weiss wants a takedown but no success here.
Sizzlac tries to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling the position.
Sizzlac is trying to break free.

Sizzlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sizzlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sizzlac 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Sizzlac!