PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witold Gombrowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gombrowicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Schwartz
vs
Gombrowicz

190 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Conquer

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Witold Gombrowicz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gombrowicz lands a jab to the head.
Schwartz tries to bum rush Gombrowicz with a series of wild strikes but Gombrowicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gombrowicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwartz.
Gombrowicz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Gombrowicz has closed the distance and engaged Schwartz in a clinch.

Gombrowicz manages to break the clinch.
Gombrowicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwartz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gombrowicz closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gombrowicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gombrowicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gombrowicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Gombrowicz moves into range and clinches up with Schwartz.

Gombrowicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gombrowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gombrowicz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schwartz misses with a wild combination.
Gombrowicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwartz. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gombrowicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwartz.
Gombrowicz swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Schwartz darts in looking for a takedown but Gombrowicz gets double underhooks and turns Schwartz into the cage.
Bill Schwartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gombrowicz as he avoids it easily.
Gombrowicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gombrowicz looks to throw the jab but Schwartz is out of range.
Gombrowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwartz.
Witold Gombrowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Gombrowicz misses

so Schwartz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gombrowicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gombrowicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwartz is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gombrowicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Schwartz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schwartz trying to control but Gombrowicz is working from the bottom.
Schwartz is stalling in the full guard.
Gombrowicz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwartz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but Gombrowicz keeps moving.
Schwartz distracts Gombrowicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gombrowicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwartz is controlling him.
Gombrowicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gombrowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gombrowicz misses with a looping left.
Schwartz attempts a counter takedown but Gombrowicz avoids it well and moves away.
Gombrowicz throws a leg kick but Schwartz moved away.
Gombrowicz throws a wild body kick that Schwartz sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Witold Gombrowicz dominated that round.
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.

Schwartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwartz blocks a head kick by Gombrowicz.

Gombrowicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwartz, pushing him back against the cage.

Schwartz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schwartz content to stall in guard here.
Schwartz prevents Gombrowicz from getting back to his feet.

Gombrowicz pushes Schwartz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Gombrowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Schwartz gets a takedown into half guard.
Gombrowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwartz prevents Gombrowicz from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Schwartz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gombrowicz wants to get back to his feet.
Schwartz trying to pass the guard but Gombrowicz defending well.
Schwartz stops Gombrowicz from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz is keen to just control but Gombrowicz is a slippery customer.
Bill Schwartz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schwartz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gombrowicz wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz drags him back down.
Schwartz landing strikes.
Gombrowicz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schwartz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gombrowicz!
Gombrowicz really wants to buck Schwartz off and get back to his feet.

Schwartz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gombrowicz is on top in guard.
Gombrowicz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwartz's guard.

Schwartz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gombrowicz defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gombrowicz tries to stand but Schwartz is controlling from the bottom.

Schwartz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gombrowicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gombrowicz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gombrowicz being controlled here momentarily.
Schwartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gombrowicz is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schwartz working a defensive guard here.
Gombrowicz wants to stand but Schwartz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schwartz controlling Gombrowicz's posture.
Gombrowicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schwartz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gombrowicz wants to stand but Schwartz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Bill Schwartz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gombrowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Schwartz backs off Gombrowicz throws a huge counter combo but Schwartz manages to avoid it all.

Gombrowicz gets caught napping as Schwartz dives in and scores a takedown. Gombrowicz manages to retain guard.
Schwartz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schwartz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gombrowicz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gombrowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwartz has a takedown stuffed.
Gombrowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Schwartz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz defending well as Gombrowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Schwartz dives in and grabs Gombrowicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gombrowicz pushes down on Schwartz's head and hops out.
Gombrowicz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwartz is defended easily by Gombrowicz.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gombrowicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schwartz.

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.
Schwartz slips under a jab from Gombrowicz.
Gombrowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gombrowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwartz shoots in but Gombrowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bill Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gombrowicz thuds his right hand into Schwartz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Gombrowicz closes the distance and pushes Schwartz back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwartz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gombrowicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gombrowicz breaks the clinch.
Gombrowicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwartz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gombrowicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gombrowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gombrowicz moves into the clinch.

Gombrowicz breaks from the clinch.
Schwartz misses with a wild body shot.
Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gombrowicz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schwartz defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Schwartz does no damage.
Gombrowicz throws out a counter right but Schwartz avoids it with no problem.
Schwartz fails with the takedown
and Gombrowicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Schwartz with a poor takedown

and Gombrowicz counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Schwartz!

Schwartz is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gombrowicz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oh Schwartz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gombrowicz clinches up against the cage.
Schwartz seems to have got his legs back now.

Gombrowicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwartz has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Witold Gombrowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gombrowicz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Witold Gombrowicz!
An out of breath Witold Gombrowicz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.