PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Hackem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Spencer
vs
Hackem

225 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
258 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryster Spencer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Hackem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer tries to clinch there but Hackem circles away.

Hackem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hackem lands in his opponent's guard.
Hackem lands a couple of digs.

Spencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Spencer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackem defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hackem postures up.
Hackem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hackem with a nice head shot there.
Hackem controlling from the top position.
Hackem tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control the position here.

Spencer is looking for a triangle but Hackem pushes his legs off easily.
Hackem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hackem is stalling in the full guard.

Spencer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackem defends well.

Hackem has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spencer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hackem is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spencer pulls down on the head and he's put Hackem to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryster Spencer!
Ryster Spencer is the new heavyweight champion!