PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petar Wazniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petar Wazniac looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Schwartz
vs
Wazniac

161 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 Tokyo, Julius Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Petar Wazniac!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wazniac gets the takedown into side control.
Schwartz bucks up and tries to throw Wazniac off but instead Wazniac has got his back!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Wazniac has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Schwartz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wazniac off. It looks like it's working - Wazniac slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Schwartz displaying calm under pressure there.
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wazniac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwartz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazniac swivels and escapes.

Wazniac gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wazniac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz controlling the position well.
Schwartz wants to control but Wazniac passes into side.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwartz tries to improve position but can't.
Wazniac taking a breather here.
Schwartz is not content to let Wazniac control the position.

That's two 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.
Wazniac slows the pace down.
Schwartz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wazniac.
Schwartz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schwartz wants to control but Wazniac postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schwartz stops Wazniac from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazniac takes a little break here. Schwartz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wazniac avoids the body shot from Schwartz.
Schwartz has his takedown stuffed
and Wazniac counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wazniac takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Wazniac. No joy for Schwartz on that attempt.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Wazniac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wazniac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wazniac has picked Schwartz up - he's going for a ride! Wazniac dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wazniac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwartz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wazniac wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwartz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schwartz is looking to control Wazniac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwartz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wazniac avoids it really well and circles away.
Wazniac stuffs the takedown.
Schwartz throws a jab when Wazniac was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazniac leaves Schwartz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wazniac moves into range and clinches up with Schwartz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz wants a takedown.

Wazniac has hold of one of Schwartz's legs. Schwartz is fighting the takedown attempt but Wazniac gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Wazniac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wazniac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwartz darts in looking for a takedown but Wazniac gets double underhooks and turns Schwartz into the cage.
Wazniac is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Wazniac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schwartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwartz bucks up and tries to throw Wazniac off but instead Wazniac has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schwartz showing good submission defense here.
Wazniac keeps control of the position easily here as Schwartz tries to buck him off.
Schwartz trying to control the action but Wazniac just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Schwartz right now.

Schwartz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Schwartz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wazniac go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wazniac has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Schwartz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wazniac controlling well, preventing Schwartz from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwartz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wazniac.
Wazniac avoiding Schwartz 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Wazniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schwartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wazniac avoids the head kick by Schwartz.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wazniac sprawls well. Wazniac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.

Wazniac has Schwartz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wazniac is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazniac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Schwartz decides to pull guard.
Wazniac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwartz is trying to keep Wazniac in close.

Wazniac decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwartz fails with the takedown.
Petar Wazniac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wazniac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wazniac working the strikes but Schwartz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Wazniac wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwartz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wazniac wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is defending well.
Wazniac has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazniac throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schwartz because Wazniac loaded up on that one.
Schwartz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schwartz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I would not like to be Schwartz right now.

Wazniac is looking for the choke from the back position but Schwartz is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazniac trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schwartz doesn't escape.

Schwartz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Wazniac has got his arm under Schwartz's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Schwartz has spun round into Wazniac's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Wazniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wazniac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Wazniac!