PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Yong Sool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yong Sool has chosen The Yangyu Conspiracy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schweinsteiger
vs
Yong Sool

181 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Choi Yong Sool!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schweinsteiger shoots in and bounces Yong Sool off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Yong Sool working for a choke but Schweinsteiger is defending well.

Yong Sool has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schweinsteiger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schweinsteiger turns into Yong Sool and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yong Sool is controlling Schweinsteiger's posture.

Yong Sool is looking for a triangle but Schweinsteiger pushes his legs off easily.
Yong Sool looks gassed!
Schweinsteiger wants to stand but Yong Sool has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yong Sool is working an open guard so Schweinsteiger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Yong Sool scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Schweinsteiger really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Schweinsteiger bucks Yong Sool off and manages to get back to his feet!
Yong Sool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Schweinsteiger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Schweinsteiger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schweinsteiger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schweinsteiger punching from the bottom.
Schweinsteiger keeping full guard, as Yong Sool tries to pass.
Yong Sool 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yong Sool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schweinsteiger trying to keep a closed guard but Yong Sool is proving a slippery customer.
Yong Sool stops Schweinsteiger from standing up.
Schweinsteiger keeping full guard, as Yong Sool tries to pass.
Schweinsteiger wants to get back to his feet but Yong Sool is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yong Sool doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yong Sool's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Yong Sool looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schweinsteiger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yong Sool on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yong Sool is trying to control the position but Schweinsteiger postures up.
Schweinsteiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Yong Sool is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yong Sool looking for a sweep. Not yet Yong Sool, not yet.
Yong Sool is trying to keep Schweinsteiger in close.

Yong Sool looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yong Sool looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yong Sool has a closed guard, preventing Schweinsteiger from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yong Sool with a lazy takedown attempt

and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yong Sool won't be happy with that.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Yong Sool.
You can see the frustration on Yong Sool's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yong Sool gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yong Sool moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schweinsteiger trying to control but Yong Sool is working from the bottom.
Yong Sool has a closed guard, preventing Schweinsteiger from standing up.

Yong Sool working for a triangle but Schweinsteiger defends it easily.

Yong Sool had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Schweinsteiger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yong Sool Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Schweinsteiger's back instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schweinsteiger prevents Yong Sool from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bastian Schweinsteiger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yong Sool scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Yong Sool is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schweinsteiger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schweinsteiger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yong Sool asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yong Sool wants to control for a moment but Schweinsteiger uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Schweinsteiger stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yong Sool trying to control but Schweinsteiger postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger wants to stand but Yong Sool has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yong Sool moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schweinsteiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Yong Sool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yong Sool is trying to control the position but Schweinsteiger postures up.

Schweinsteiger stands and steps away. Yong Sool gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schweinsteiger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yong Sool's waist but Yong Sool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schweinsteiger off to one side.
Schweinsteiger clobbers Yong Sool with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yong Sool misses with a takedown

and Schweinsteiger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yong Sool won't be happy with that.
Schweinsteiger throws a strike aimed at the side of Yong Sool's head but Yong Sool avoids it well.
Schweinsteiger working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastian Schweinsteiger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schweinsteiger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schweinsteiger wants to stand but Yong Sool has his arm trapped.
Yong Sool is looking to regain half guard here but Schweinsteiger keeps moving and retains side control.
Yong Sool can't do much from the bottom here.
Yong Sool takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schweinsteiger wants to clinch up but Yong Sool keeps it at a distance.

Schweinsteiger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yong Sool sprawls well initially but Schweinsteiger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yong Sool is trying to get back to full guard.
Yong Sool is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schweinsteiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schweinsteiger's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schweinsteiger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yong Sool gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yong Sool avoiding Schweinsteiger 's attempts to control his hands.

Yong Sool is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schweinsteiger is defending well though. Yong Sool let's go of the attempt for now.

Schweinsteiger is having to fend off submission attempts from Yong Sool, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yong Sool doesn't have the hooks in though and Schweinsteiger manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Yong Sool trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yong Sool gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schweinsteiger trying to control the action but Yong Sool is working from the bottom.
Yong Sool is trying to get back to full guard.

Yong Sool actively working from the bottom here.
Schweinsteiger is looking to take a break and control but Yong Sool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bastian Schweinsteiger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Yong Sool takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yong Sool fails with the takedown

and Schweinsteiger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Yong Sool looking for submissions off his back.
Yong Sool wants to improve his position but Schweinsteiger is controlling well.
Yong Sool wants to control the action here but instead Schweinsteiger manages to pass to full mount!
Schweinsteiger controlling from mount.
Yong Sool is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yong Sool wants to control but Schweinsteiger is having none of it.
Yong Sool sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yong Sool is looking for a sweep. Schweinsteiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Yong Sool looking for subs from the bottom but Schweinsteiger mounts him!
Yong Sool tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yong Sool tries to hold on but Schweinsteiger pushes him away.
Yong Sool is working to get back to half guard.
Yong Sool tries to lock up and control but Schweinsteiger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yong Sool is desperately trying to improve his position but Schweinsteiger has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schweinsteiger landing punches.
Schweinsteiger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yong Sool is looking to escape.
Yong Sool manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yong Sool gets full guard.
Yong Sool is trying to control the position but Schweinsteiger postures up.

Schweinsteiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yong Sool controls Schweinsteiger momentarily but Schweinsteiger frees himself.
Schweinsteiger is fighting to break Yong Sool's control of his arms but Yong Sool is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yong Sool is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schweinsteiger wanted to stand there but Yong Sool had control of the position.
Yong Sool trying to control the position.
Schweinsteiger wanted to stand there but Yong Sool had control of the position.
Schweinsteiger is fighting to break Yong Sool's control of his arms but Yong Sool is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Yong Sool looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schweinsteiger is defending well. Yong Sool quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schweinsteiger has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yong Sool celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choi Yong Sool!