PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kizmit Lynchfarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Spigotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Spigotti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lynchfarm
vs
Spigotti

169 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kizmit Lynchfarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Spigotti!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynchfarm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Lynchfarm is working for a submission of some sort.
Spigotti tries to get to full guard but Lynchfarm has control of the leg.
Spigotti trying to control from the bottom.
Lynchfarm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lynchfarm throws a strike but Spigotti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spigotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynchfarm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spigotti is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynchfarm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spigotti with a poor takedown

and Lynchfarm counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynchfarm controlling from side mount.

Lynchfarm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spigotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lynchfarm is working Spigotti over with some ground and pound from side control.

Lynchfarm tries for a kimura but Spigotti is defending well.
Spigotti misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti manages to get back to half guard.
Spigotti trying to control here.

Lynchfarm is trying to work for a kimura but Spigotti is defending well.
Lynchfarm controlling the action here.
Lynchfarm is breathing heavily.
Spigotti trying to control from the bottom.
Lynchfarm trying to control the pace.

Lynchfarm is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti wants to control but Lynchfarm is keeping busy.
Spigotti is trying to stand.
Lynchfarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spigotti keeps working.
Lynchfarm is thwarting Spigotti's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Lynchfarm seems content to control.
Spigotti is pressing down on Lynchfarm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lynchfarm tries to free his leg and advance position but Spigotti is retaining full guard.

Lynchfarm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynchfarm wants to control from the top but Spigotti keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynchfarm preventing the sweep.
Spigotti wants to stand and escape but Lynchfarm is having none of it.
Lynchfarm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynchfarm wants to pass the guard but Spigotti is keeping the position.
Lynchfarm trying to move into half guard but instead Spigotti has managed to sweep!
Lynchfarm controlling the position.

Lynchfarm looking for a guillotine here but Spigotti defends easily.
Spigotti lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lynchfarm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lynchfarm trying to control but Spigotti is working from the bottom.
Lynchfarm passes Spigotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lynchfarm working over Spigotti with some ground and pound. Spigotti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Lynchfarm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynchfarm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Lynchfarm seems to be looking for submissions.
Spigotti tries to get to full guard but Lynchfarm has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynchfarm is trying to work for a kimura but Spigotti is defending well.
Spigotti is pressing down on Lynchfarm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynchfarm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lynchfarm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spigotti working a defensive guard here.
Lynchfarm stands and throws Spigotti's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Lynchfarm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spigotti, who protects the arm well.

Lynchfarm tries for a kimura but Spigotti is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lynchfarm trying to mount his opponent but Spigotti defends it.

Lynchfarm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spigotti is looking to control Lynchfarm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spigotti avoid being mounted?
Kizmit Lynchfarm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynchfarm tries to pass to full mount but Spigotti defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynchfarm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lynchfarm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynchfarm controlling the action here.
Spigotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Lynchfarm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynchfarm stands and throws Spigotti's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti is trying to escape the position but Lynchfarm is controlling the position.
Spigotti tries to bench press Lynchfarm off him but Lynchfarm keeps the position.
Lynchfarm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spigotti tries to improve position but can't.
Lynchfarm in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Lynchfarm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lynchfarm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spigotti, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kizmit Lynchfarm dominated that second round.
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!

Lynchfarm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lynchfarm wants to control from the top but Spigotti keeps moving.
Lynchfarm looking to pass the guard.
Lynchfarm connects with a couple of short punches.
Lynchfarm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynchfarm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynchfarm advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Lynchfarm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spigotti pushes Lynchfarm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynchfarm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lynchfarm advances to full mount.
Lynchfarm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Lynchfarm.
Spigotti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Spigotti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lynchfarm.
Spigotti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spigotti is squirming around, avoiding Lynchfarm's attempts to control the action.
Spigotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti wants to control but Lynchfarm is keeping busy.
Lynchfarm uses his free foot to push down on Spigotti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spigotti.
Lynchfarm tries to control but Spigotti wriggling away.
Spigotti is just holding on here. Lynchfarm manages to take his back.
Lynchfarm missing with strikes from the back.
Lynchfarm is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lynchfarm is trying to stick to Spigotti's back but Spigotti is turning into Lynchfarm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lynchfarm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spigotti.
Spigotti being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kizmit Lynchfarm just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Spigotti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spigotti wants to stand but Lynchfarm is controlling the position.
Lynchfarm forces his way into half guard.
Spigotti wants to control but Lynchfarm is keeping busy.
Lynchfarm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spigotti is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spigotti won't allow Lynchfarm to pass to mount.
Spigotti is looking for a sweep. Lynchfarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynchfarm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spigotti!
Lynchfarm lands a big shot there that rocks Spigotti but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Lynchfarm has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Spigotti is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kizmit Lynchfarm!