PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Junior
vs
Schwartz

189 cm
26
223 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

164 cm
24
217 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwartz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Schwartz rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.

Junior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schwartz regains guard.
Schwartz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.

Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schwartz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Schwartz's legs - danger averted.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schwartz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Schwartz blocks nicely.
Junior lands a couple of digs.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior lands a couple of digs.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schwartz looking to control.
Schwartz has momentary wrist control but Junior slips an elbow through the middle.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is keeping the position.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwartz looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Schwartz's brow.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Schwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.

Schwartz has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.

Schwartz looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior working some strikes from top position.
Junior works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartz is retaining full guard.

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.

Schwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Schwartz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schwartz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.

Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Junior cracks Schwartz with a solid left hand.

Schwartz working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.

Schwartz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior working some strikes from top position.

Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Junior passes Schwartz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Junior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Junior working over Schwartz with some ground and pound. Schwartz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Schwartz defends the submission attempt.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz actively working from the bottom here.
Schwartz is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junior passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz regains half guard.
Schwartz is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Junior there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz moves into full guard.

Schwartz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into side control.
Schwartz is looking for a sweep.
Schwartz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Schwartz is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is working Schwartz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Junior cracks Schwartz with a big elbow.
Junior scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to improve his position.
Junior lands some shots froms side control.
Schwartz is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior is putting a hurting on Schwartz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Junior working the body and head with strikes.
Junior is working Schwartz over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schwartz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schwartz wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Junior'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!

Schwartz slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwartz.
Junior misses with an uppercut
and Schwartz counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Schwartz to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwartz as he jumps to the side.
Schwartz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but Schwartz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwartz throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior fails to land the takedown.

Schwartz darts in and clinches Junior up against the cage.
Schwartz taking a breather.
A short right from Junior on the inside.
Schwartz stops a takedown attempt from Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schwartz decides to pull guard.

Schwartz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Junior rolls with it to try and escape but Schwartz cranks on the arm and Junior is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osmond Schwartz!