PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Schwetty
vs
Delight

170 cm
35
154 lbs
22 - 23 - 0

171 cm
38
147 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Schwetty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dutch Delight!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty is looking to clinch but Delight is avoiding it.
Schwetty moves to clinch but Delight breaks away

and Delight counters with a shoot takedown. Schwetty fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delight stopping the sweep attempt from Schwetty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schwetty is working an open guard so Delight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Schwetty rushes Delight and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schwetty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwetty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delight up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Schwetty for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delight tries for a takedown but Schwetty manages to get underhooks.
Delight wants a takedown.
Pete Schwetty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Delight.
Delight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwetty is defending well.
Schwetty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delight up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schwetty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schwetty pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pete Schwetty.
Delight keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwetty tries to clinch but Delight moves away

and Delight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwetty's guard.
Delight being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwetty, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dutch Delight.
Delight circles away from the clinch attempt

and Delight counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schwetty's guard now.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Delight stands up from Schwetty's guard - Delight perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwetty closes the distance looking to clinch

and Delight counters with a takedown into side control.

Delight stands up and beckons Schwetty to his feet.

Schwetty rushes Delight and presses him up against the cage.
Schwetty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delight looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schwetty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schwetty after a bit of a struggle.
Pete Schwetty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Delight.
Schwetty gets underhooks to prevent Delight's takedown attempt.
Delight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schwetty prevents it.
Schwetty stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schwetty prevents it.
Schwetty just leaning against Delight, taking a breather.
Delight's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Delight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Delight is trying to drag Schwetty to the mat but Schwetty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pete Schwetty.
Schwetty tries to clinch

and Delight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Delight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delight keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwetty.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwetty wants to clinch but Delight slips to the side

and Delight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schwetty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Schwetty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Delight stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Delight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Schwetty wants to clinch but Delight slips to the side

so Delight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schwetty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwetty tries to get out of the position.
Delight being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Schwetty rushes Delight and presses him up against the cage.
Delight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schwetty prevents it.
Delight can't get the takedown.
Schwetty effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Delight wants to take the fight to the mat but Schwetty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pete Schwetty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Schwetty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Delight.

That's two 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.
Delight wants a takedown but no success here.
Delight tries for a takedown but Schwetty manages to get underhooks.
Schwetty leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight is looking for a takedown.
Schwetty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pete Schwetty.
Schwetty moves to clinch but Delight breaks away

and Delight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delight.
Schwetty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwetty tries to clinch up

and Delight counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Schwetty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Delight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Delight circles away from the clinch attempt

and Delight counters with a single leg into guard. Schwetty didn't expect that.

Delight gets to his feet. Schwetty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwetty moves to clinch but Delight breaks away

and Delight counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schwetty's guard now.
Schwetty 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Delight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Delight!