PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Basje Schrauwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrauwen comes to the cage accompanied by Arsonist's Prayer by Catharsis. DANZIG has chosen The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Schrauwen
vs
DANZIG

172 cm
25
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basje Schrauwen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen DANZIG!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrauwen is looking to clinch.
Schrauwen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schrauwen cracks the inside of DANZIG's front leg.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schrauwen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DANZIG circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schrauwen tries to clinch up.

DANZIG closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schrauwen to the mat! Schrauwen manages to get full guard.

DANZIG 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.
Schrauwen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schrauwen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DANZIG is controlling him.
Schrauwen keeping full guard, as DANZIG tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schrauwen kicks DANZIG off and gets to his feet.
Schrauwen throws a nice head kick!
DANZIG looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schrauwen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schrauwen tries to close the distance and clinch up but DANZIG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schrauwen cracks the inside of DANZIG's front leg.

Schrauwen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DANZIG is trying to force a seperation but Schrauwen has the dominant position.
Schrauwen effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Come on Schrauwen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schrauwen tries to land a knee to the head but DANZIG blocks with his arms.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for DANZIG.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schrauwen.
DANZIG is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on DANZIG's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DANZIG wants a takedown.
Schrauwen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DANZIG looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrauwen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schrauwen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schrauwen working DANZIG over with knees to the body.
DANZIG takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen stops a takedown attempt from DANZIG.
Basje Schrauwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen DANZIG.
Schrauwen looking to throw knees to the head but DANZIG is blocking nicely.
DANZIG misses with a hook from the clinch.

DANZIG has Schrauwen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. DANZIG pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schrauwen tumbling to the mat - DANZIG dives into Schrauwen's guard.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Schrauwen is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schrauwen is on top in guard.
Schrauwen wants to control from the top but DANZIG keeps moving.
DANZIG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schrauwen stays in close to DANZIG's body and controls the position.
Schrauwen trying to control the position from guard on top but DANZIG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrauwen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

DANZIG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schrauwen passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG is trying to control Schrauwen's posture but Schrauwen avoids it.
Schrauwen controls the position from side control.
DANZIG manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schrauwen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schrauwen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrauwen wants to stand up but DANZIG is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DANZIG wants to control from the top but Schrauwen keeps moving.
DANZIG wants to pass the guard but Schrauwen is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from DANZIG.
Schrauwen fails with an attempt to clinch.
DANZIG throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schrauwen's waist but Schrauwen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DANZIG off to one side.
DANZIG takes a swing at Schrauwen's ribcage but misses.
DANZIG fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schrauwen avoids it really well and circles away.
Basje Schrauwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen DANZIG.
DANZIG is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schrauwen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DANZIG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schrauwen fails in his attempt to clinch.
DANZIG blocks the body kick.
Schrauwen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.

Schrauwen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DANZIG to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrauwen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DANZIG can't escape the position.
Schrauwen looking to control and managing it successfully.
DANZIG working to try and regain half guard.
Schrauwen looking to control but DANZIG is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DANZIG tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schrauwen content just to control the position here.

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.
Schrauwen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schrauwen wants to control the pace but DANZIG is squirming around nicely.
Schrauwen content just to control the position here.
DANZIG working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen trying to control but DANZIG is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Basje Schrauwen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
DANZIG shoots in and drives through. Schrauwen sprawls well.
Schrauwen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schrauwen.
Schrauwen just misses with a punch to the body.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DANZIG throws a body punch but Schrauwen moves out of range.
Glen DANZIG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Basje Schrauwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch.
DANZIG will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schrauwen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DANZIG's calf.
Schrauwen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basje Schrauwen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DANZIG keeps the fight on the outside.
DANZIG swats away the attempt to clinch by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen misses with a wild body shot.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schrauwen sprawls well. Schrauwen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
Schrauwen tries to close the distance and clinch up but DANZIG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DANZIG walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schrauwen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basje Schrauwen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Schrauwen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schrauwen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schrauwen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DANZIG lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schrauwen.
DANZIG shoots for a takedown but Schrauwen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schrauwen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DANZIG throws a head kick that misses.
Schrauwen is looking to clinch but DANZIG is avoiding it.
DANZIG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Schrauwen closes the distance and pushes DANZIG back into the cage.
DANZIG jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schrauwen walks away with a smile on his face. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schrauwen lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schrauwen has DANZIG up against the cage in a clinch.
DANZIG tries to circle away but Schrauwen has him pinned against the cage.
Schrauwen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DANZIG takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen with a knee to the head.
Schrauwen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Schrauwen.
Schrauwen landing knees to the head.
Schrauwen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schrauwen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrauwen lands a good knee to the midsection. DANZIG won't want to take too many of those.
Schrauwen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schrauwen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DANZIG in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schrauwen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DANZIG can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen scores with a knee to the head.
DANZIG can't get the takedown.
Basje Schrauwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen DANZIG.
DANZIG lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schrauwen.
Schrauwen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrauwen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Schrauwen.
Schrauwen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DANZIG working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schrauwen throws an elbow but misses.
DANZIG throws a head punch that misses.
Schrauwen missing with knees to the body.
Schrauwen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DANZIG.
Schrauwen taking a breather.
DANZIG is trying to maintain a safe position but Schrauwen gets an underhook and turns DANZIG into the cage.
DANZIG tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DANZIG blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glen DANZIG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrauwen tries to stall but DANZIG uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DANZIG looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schrauwen lands an elbow that stopped DANZIG in his tracks for a moment.
DANZIG takes an elbow to the temple.
DANZIG takes a knee right on the jaw!
DANZIG looking to slow down the pace here.
DANZIG tries to circle away but Schrauwen has him pinned against the cage.
DANZIG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DANZIG takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrauwen blocks an uppercut.
DANZIG is trying to stall.
Schrauwen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DANZIG blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schrauwen crunches a lovely knee into DANZIG's ribcage.
Schrauwen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schrauwen gets underhooks to prevent DANZIG's takedown attempt.
Schrauwen blocking some punches.
DANZIG takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four 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.
Schrauwen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DANZIG fails to land.
Schrauwen crunches a lovely knee into DANZIG's ribcage.
Schrauwen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DANZIG drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schrauwen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DANZIG letting Schrauwen take a breather here.
Schrauwen lands a good knee to the midsection. DANZIG won't want to take too many of those.
Schrauwen misses with an elbow over the top.
Schrauwen lands an elbow just above DANZIG 's eye.
DANZIG avoiding damage as Schrauwen throws knees to the body.
DANZIG drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schrauwen pulls his leg out and moves away.
DANZIG fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schrauwen avoids it really well and circles away.
DANZIG loads up on a big right hand but Schrauwen slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basje Schrauwen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schrauwen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basje Schrauwen!