PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano DuranEspino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luciano DuranEspino was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Schwarzeneg
vs
DuranEspino

187 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 12 - 1

180 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luciano DuranEspino!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuranEspino cracks a nice hook into Schwarzeneg's ribs.
Schwarzeneg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DuranEspino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwarzeneg throws a jab but it's blocked by DuranEspino.
DuranEspino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg throws a good cross that connects.

Schwarzeneg gets a clinch.
Come on DuranEspino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schwarzeneg has DuranEspino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DuranEspino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Schwarzeneg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzeneg misses with a straight right.
Schwarzeneg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

DuranEspino moves into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag DuranEspino to the mat but DuranEspino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throws an elbow but it misses.
Schwarzeneg goes for a takedown attempt but DuranEspino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schwarzeneg clinches but DuranEspino breaks the clinch

and DuranEspino counters by moving into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DuranEspino is trying to maintain a safe position but Schwarzeneg gets an underhook and turns DuranEspino into the cage.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but DuranEspino won't allow it.
DuranEspino tries to land a knee to the head but Schwarzeneg blocks with his arms.
DuranEspino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwarzeneg wants to break free but DuranEspino has control.
Schwarzeneg wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwarzeneg is trying to break the clinch but DuranEspino has him pressed against the cage.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
DuranEspino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwarzeneg's face.
Schwarzeneg takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
Schwarzeneg has DuranEspino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DuranEspino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg being controlled against the cage.
DuranEspino tries a knee to the head but Schwarzeneg blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino landing knees to the head.
DuranEspino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwarzeneg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DuranEspino receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
DuranEspino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DuranEspino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwarzeneg blocks it with crossed arms.

Schwarzeneg jumps into guard, dragging DuranEspino to the mat.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Schwarzeneg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DuranEspino is aware though and is defending well.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino prevents Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
DuranEspino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schwarzeneg looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzeneg, not yet.
DuranEspino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DuranEspino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzeneg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
DuranEspino tries to clinch up.

DuranEspino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by DuranEspino.
DuranEspino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwarzeneg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuranEspino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DuranEspino stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DuranEspino darts in trying to clinch

and Schwarzeneg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzeneg.
DuranEspino tries a knee to the head but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by DuranEspino.
Schwarzeneg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwarzeneg can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuranEspino just leaning against Schwarzeneg, taking a breather.
DuranEspino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuranEspino misses with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino is trying to maintain a safe position but Schwarzeneg gets an underhook and turns DuranEspino into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but DuranEspino stands there with Schwarzeneg around his waist. Schwarzeneg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schwarzeneg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schwarzeneg as DuranEspino tries to tie him up.
DuranEspino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwarzeneg's face.
DuranEspino throws a knee to the head but misses.
DuranEspino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwarzeneg blocks it with crossed arms.
DuranEspino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DuranEspino slowing the pace effectively.

Schwarzeneg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DuranEspino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and DuranEspino moves into the clinch.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino crunches a lovely knee into Schwarzeneg's ribcage.
DuranEspino looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DuranEspino prevents a takedown attempt there.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DuranEspino prevents the takedown attempt.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino controlling the action here for a moment.

Schwarzeneg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schwarzeneg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DuranEspino trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwarzeneg tries to get out of the position.
DuranEspino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DuranEspino stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
DuranEspino stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing DuranEspino from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DuranEspino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzeneg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwarzeneg throws a hook to the side of DuranEspino's head but DuranEspino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DuranEspino tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Schwarzeneg counters with a takedown into side control.
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DuranEspino is looking to regain half guard here but Schwarzeneg keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

DuranEspino moves into the clinch successfully.
DuranEspino landing knees to the head.
DuranEspino trying to stall but Schwarzeneg improves his position.
Schwarzeneg can't get the takedown.
Schwarzeneg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarzeneg looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DuranEspino landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from DuranEspino.
DuranEspino landing knees to the body.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DuranEspino lands a good knee to the midsection. Schwarzeneg won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DuranEspino's elbow.
DuranEspino stalling against the cage.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuranEspino just leaning against Schwarzeneg, taking a breather.
DuranEspino connects with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luciano DuranEspino.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuranEspino tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DuranEspino moves away.
DuranEspino tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.

DuranEspino moves into the clinch.
DuranEspino has Schwarzeneg pressed against the cage.
Schwarzeneg goes for a takedown attempt but DuranEspino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

DuranEspino forces Schwarzeneg back against the cage and clinches.
DuranEspino looking to slow down the pace here.
Schwarzeneg goes for a takedown attempt but DuranEspino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

DuranEspino moves into the clinch.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwarzeneg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DuranEspino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schwarzeneg's efforts to push away.
DuranEspino scores a nice knee to the body.
DuranEspino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schwarzeneg up against the cage.
Luciano DuranEspino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwarzeneg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DuranEspino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DuranEspino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luciano DuranEspino.

DuranEspino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzeneg, pushing him back against the cage.
DuranEspino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schwarzeneg is trying to break free.
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.

Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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.

DuranEspino pushes Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DuranEspino smiles and moves away.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and DuranEspino counters by clinching up.
DuranEspino connects with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from DuranEspino.
The crowd are getting on DuranEspino's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano DuranEspino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DuranEspino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano DuranEspino!