PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Spong (ranked 528 p4p, 657 weight class) and Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 66 p4p, 83 weight class). Ganz has chosen Adam and Eve as his entrance music. 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.

Spong
vs
Ganz

179 cm
35
232
22 - 17 - 0

193 cm
31
259
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

30th Century Beer Store
NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spong feints and as Ganz raises his hands in defense, Spong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Ganz.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Spong wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Ganz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spong's guard.

Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spong is tightening it up a little... Ganz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ganz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ganz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Spong!
Daniel Spong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.