PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Schwarzeneg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Farias

175 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

188 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Farias!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.

Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Farias struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farias taking a bit of punishment here - Schwarzeneg scoring with strikes.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schwarzeneg working the ground and pound but Farias is defending the strikes.
Farias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schwarzeneg off and has taken his back!
Schwarzeneg has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A lull in the action here.
Farias controlling well, preventing Schwarzeneg from escaping the position.
Schwarzeneg has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farias looking for the choke from the back.

Farias is persistently looking for the submission but Schwarzeneg is defending it well.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand back up.
Farias tries to get the hooks in deep but Schwarzeneg pushed the leg off.
Farias avoiding Schwarzeneg 's attempts to control his hands.

Farias tightening his grip on Schwarzeneg, looking for the choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Farias.

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.
Farias not allowing Schwarzeneg to control his hands.
Schwarzeneg can't escape the position.

Farias working for the choke.
Schwarzeneg wants to escape the position.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but Farias has full control of the position and if anything, Schwarzeneg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Farias controlling the position well here. Schwarzeneg rolled but Farias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Farias trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position but Farias manages to sink in the hooks.
Schwarzeneg controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Schwarzeneg is trying to break free.
Farias is looking to control Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Schwarzeneg right now.
Schwarzeneg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farias is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the hands but Farias breaks the grip.
Schwarzeneg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schwarzeneg to take his back!
Farias scores with strikes from the back.
Farias gets his hands free as Schwarzeneg looks to control.
Farias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schwarzeneg's body.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand back up.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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 Veli Schwarzeneg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Farias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Farias.
Farias throws a push kick but Schwarzeneg slaps the foot to one side.
Veli Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but Farias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farias throws the kick towards the body but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Farias lands but Schwarzeneg takes it in his stride.
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farias's waist but Farias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Farias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwarzeneg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farias sprawls well. Farias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farias's guard.

Farias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzeneg is aware though and is defending well.
Farias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwarzeneg manages to get himself to full guard.
Farias thows a big elbow that misses.
Farias won't allow Schwarzeneg to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schwarzeneg, up you get!
Farias scores with a decent looking hook.
Farias tries a low kick but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
Farias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farias swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Farias misses with a head kick.
Farias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Farias as Schwarzeneg shoots in.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a double leg takedown but Farias sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzeneg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwarzeneg on the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg looks to land a body kick but Farias moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has a takedown stuffed.
Schwarzeneg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Farias.
Farias lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Farias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farias misses with a wild combination.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farias throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias misses with a kick to the body.
Farias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farias motions for Schwarzeneg to come forward. Farias throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farias as he jumps to the side.
Farias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Farias throws a right hand that Schwarzeneg ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwarzeneg also avoids with ease.
Farias misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Farias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Farias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farias wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farias's corner calls for a 1-2. Farias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schwarzeneg is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Farias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farias misses with a head kick.

Schwarzeneg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farias was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwarzeneg finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Farias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzeneg is aware though and is defending well.
Farias working a defensive guard but Schwarzeneg passes into half guard.
Farias is looking to control Schwarzeneg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farias avoid being mounted?
Schwarzeneg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farias defending well though.
Farias missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand up but Farias won't let him.

Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schwarzeneg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Farias stops Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias is trying to control. Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Farias is working for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is defending it quite comfortably.
Farias stops Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
Farias not doing much here.

Schwarzeneg pushes Farias off and gets back to his feet.
Farias's corner calls for a 1-2. Farias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Farias swinging wildly here.
Schwarzeneg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Farias struggling a bit here.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Farias to his feet.
Farias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwarzeneg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias looks for the body kick but Schwarzeneg saw that one coming.
Farias misses the shot to the body.
Farias throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but Farias keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias dips to his left and cracks Schwarzeneg with an uppercut!
Farias's corner calls for a 1-2. Farias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Farias.
A punch combination from Farias misses.
Farias tries to land a front kick but Schwarzeneg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farias stuffs the takedown.
Farias throws a head kick that misses

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schwarzeneg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Veli Schwarzeneg!