PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanzel Spetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Swizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swizz has chosen Make It Go as his entrance music. Hanzel Spetz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Spetz
vs
Swizz

187 cm
18
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzel Spetz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Swizz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spetz shoots in for a double leg but Swizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Spetz with that takedown attempt.
Swizz misses with a takedown attempt
letting Spetz counter with a right hand.

Spetz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swizz sprawls well initially but Spetz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Swizz has one foot on Spetz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spetz shoots and misses

and Swizz counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzel Spetz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swizz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spetz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spetz struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swizz stands up and beckons Spetz to his feet.
Swizz has his takedown stuffed

and Spetz moves into the clinch.
Swizz has Spetz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spetz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swizz is trying to break the clinch but Spetz has him pressed against the cage.
Swizz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Spetz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spetz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spetz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swizz throwing strikes from guard but Spetz blocks nicely.
Spetz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swizz throws a strike but Spetz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spetz looking to pass the guard.
Swizz keeping moving, preventing Spetz from controlling successfully.
Swizz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spetz trying to control but Swizz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Spetz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spetz trying to pass the guard but Swizz defending well.
Swizz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Swizz actively working from the bottom here.
Swizz looks gassed!
Spetz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swizz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swizz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Swizz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spetz dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spetz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spetz wants to control the pace but Swizz is squirming around nicely.

Spetz stands up from mount. Strange move.

Spetz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzel Spetz dominated that round.
That's time! Spetz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spetz shoots and misses

and Swizz counters with a shoot takedown. Spetz fights it but they end up in guard.
Spetz is trying to control the position but Swizz postures up.
Swizz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spetz's head.
Spetz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Spetz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Swizz stacks Spetz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Swizz!
Swizz cracks Spetz with a big right hand but Spetz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swizz lands a few punches from side control.
Spetz prevents Swizz from moving into mount.
Spetz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Swizz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spetz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swizz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Swizz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swizz gets caught flat footed, as Spetz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spetz postures up.
Spetz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Swizz has his foot on Spetz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spetz works his way back into a safe position though.
Spetz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Swizz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spetz escapes and throws Swizz's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spetz wants to control but Swizz is keeping him busy.
Spetz working the head and body with strikes.
Spetz has control of an arm but Swizz manages to advance to Spetz's back!
Spetz is hanging on to Swizz's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spetz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Swizz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jay Swizz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spetz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Spetz controlling well, preventing Swizz from escaping the position.

Swizz showing good submission defense here.
Swizz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Swizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Swizz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Swizz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spetz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spetz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spetz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swizz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Swizz with shots to the head and body - Spetz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spetz wants to hold on but Swizz pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swizz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spetz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spetz is trying desperately to improve position.
Swizz breaks from Spetz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spetz is in a horrible position here. Swizz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swizz breaks from Spetz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swizz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spetz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swizz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spetz taking shots to the head.
Swizz unloading with bombs!
Swizz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swizz landing shots from mount.
Spetz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Spetz wants to control from the top but Swizz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spetz wants to stand but Swizz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spetz postures up.
Spetz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Swizz wriggles free and stands up.
Spetz tries to clinch but Swizz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swizz misses with a takedown attempt

so Spetz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spetz trying to control the position from guard on top but Swizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Swizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Swizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Swizz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swizz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Swizz!