PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck The Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Russian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Keep on. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

The Russian
vs
Schwarzeneg

188 cm
27
197 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

181 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck The Russian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Russian defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by The Russian which made him look bad.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses.
The Russian throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwarzeneg.
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Russian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Russian defends it nicely.
Chuck The Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
The Russian stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Russian's half guard.
The Russian wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is pressing down on The Russian's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Russian is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg content to control rather than advance.

The Russian actively working from the bottom here.

The Russian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schwarzeneg pulls his head out easily.
The Russian is breathing heavily.
The Russian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Russian is controlling Schwarzeneg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Russian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schwarzeneg.

That's two 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Russian tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Schwarzeneg feints and as The Russian raises his hands in defense, Schwarzeneg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Schwarzeneg stands up from The Russian's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but The Russian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - The Russian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Russian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by The Russian.
The Russian throws and low kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
Chuck The Russian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches up with The Russian, looking for a takedown. Schwarzeneg pushes The Russian against the cage but The Russian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Russian to the mat! The Russian manages to get full guard.
The Russian keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg stands up from The Russian's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzeneg avoids the head kick by The Russian.
A combination from The Russian does no damage.
The Russian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but The Russian sprawls well.
The Russian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Russian circles away.
Schwarzeneg doesn't manage to clinch there - The Russian circles away.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but The Russian shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Russian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwarzeneg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The Russian has his foot on Schwarzeneg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzeneg works his way back into a safe position though.

The Russian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of elbows.

Schwarzeneg stands up and waves to The Russian to follow him.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - The Russian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - The Russian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
That's time! The Russian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Russian swivels and escapes.
The Russian scores with a head kick.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Russian.
The Russian stuffs the takedown.

The Russian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schwarzeneg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schwarzeneg looking to sit in guard and control but The Russian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Schwarzeneg pushes The Russian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Russian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Russian is trying to control Schwarzeneg's posture but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
The Russian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schwarzeneg in side control, throwing shots but The Russian defends.
The Russian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwarzeneg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but The Russian is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Russian some visible discomfort.
The Russian tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schwarzeneg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schwarzeneg working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwarzeneg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Schwarzeneg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schwarzeneg working The Russian over with strikes here.
Schwarzeneg is landing with some decent strikes but The Russian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg dominating with strikes here.
Schwarzeneg with the ground and pound from mount.
Schwarzeneg with a couple of short strikes.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwarzeneg with a couple of short strikes.
Schwarzeneg working The Russian over with strikes here.
The Russian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roger Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzeneg raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to control the pace but The Russian is squirming around nicely.
The Russian is trying desperately to improve position.
The Russian taking shots to the head.
The Russian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarzeneg dominating with strikes here.
The Russian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwarzeneg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwarzeneg working The Russian over with strikes here.
Schwarzeneg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The Russian stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but The Russian is defending well.

Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but The Russian keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Russian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
The Russian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Russian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Russian leaves Schwarzeneg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chuck The Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Russian pinned against the cage. The Russian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Schwarzeneg is working for a kimura but The Russian is defending it quite comfortably.
Schwarzeneg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Russian has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schwarzeneg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schwarzeneg!
Schwarzeneg working the head and body with strikes.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position but The Russian is working away.
Schwarzeneg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Russian is avoiding damage well.
Schwarzeneg scores with punches from side control.
The Russian gets back to half guard.
The Russian is looking for a sweep. Schwarzeneg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Russian trying to control here.

Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Russian stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but The Russian is having none of it.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and bounces The Russian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwarzeneg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwarzeneg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuck The Russian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Russian trying to control the position.

The Russian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but The Russian is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Schwarzeneg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schwarzeneg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Schwarzeneg!