PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Schwarzschild (ranked 1313 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Excalam Black (ranked 170 p4p, 212 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Signe de contradiction. Karl Schwarzschild is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Schwarzschild
vs
Black

180 cm
32
195
17 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
200
8 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Schwarzschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzschild moves away.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzschild's shoulder, as Schwarzschild tries to avoid the shot.
Schwarzschild is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick.
Schwarzschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild misses with a straight left.
Schwarzschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzschild moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black lands a nice hook to Schwarzschild's body. Schwarzschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwarzschild is looking to land body kicks.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Schwarzschild moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Black manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.

It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Schwarzschild wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Schwarzschild pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black staying out of range there.
Schwarzschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.

Black pushes Schwarzschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Schwarzschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karl Schwarzschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.

Black rushes Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black lands with a light punch inside.

Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzschild throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarzschild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwarzschild tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Schwarzschild's guard.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Schwarzschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schwarzschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schwarzschild misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black digs a good hook to Schwarzschild's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids the body shot from Schwarzschild.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Black stuns Schwarzschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook

and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzschild blocks nicely.
Schwarzschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black landing a few strikes.
Schwarzschild is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Monkey Magic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzschild keeps working.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwarzschild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is putting a hurting on Schwarzschild here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black with the ground and pound but Schwarzschild regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzschild is looking to get to half guard.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Excalam Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzschild tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schwarzschild?
Schwarzschild is working to get back to half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzschild hang on?
Schwarzschild taking shots to the head.

Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwarzschild manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Excalam Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Schwarzschild.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to pull guard but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black looking to stall.
Schwarzschild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Black breaks the clinch.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black scores with a one two! Schwarzschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Excalam Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Schwarzschild with a jab.
Schwarzschild looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schwarzschild lands a jab to the head.

That has opened up Excalam Black's cut even more.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Schwarzschild misses its intended target.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild connects with a nice looking jab.

Black is rocked!
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzschild is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Schwarzschild circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzschild looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzschild to the mat! Schwarzschild manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Schwarzschild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schwarzschild's body to avoid the submission. Schwarzschild has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schwarzschild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.