PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmuckatelli comes to the cage accompanied by Stay Here by SWANS. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bateman's choice of entrance music: True Faith. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Schmuckatelli
vs
Bateman

200 cm
27
267 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Schmuckatelli throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range.
Schmuckatelli ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Schmuckatelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Bateman moves forwards but Schmuckatelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schmuckatelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmuckatelli manages to avoid it.
Schmuckatelli cracks a nice hook into Bateman's ribs.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli throws a body kick that misses.
Schmuckatelli misses with a hook.
Bateman lands a right hook to the body.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Schmuckatelli counters with a thumping low kick.
Schmuckatelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman moves out of range of the body kick.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Schmuckatelli lands a front kick.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Nice jab there from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Schmuckatelli pushes Bateman away with a front kick.
Schmuckatelli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bateman looks gassed!
Schmuckatelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bateman misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmuckatelli.
Joe Schmuckatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmuckatelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmuckatelli thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Schmuckatelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman walks into a left hand.
Schmuckatelli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schmuckatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schmuckatelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schmuckatelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmuckatelli slips under a jab.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Schmuckatelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmuckatelli's head backwards.
A shot to de liver by Schmuckatelli. Beautiful body shot.
Bateman needs to keep his hands up - Schmuckatelli had a free shot at his head there.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Schmuckatelli counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check.

Schmuckatelli clinches up with Bateman and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Schmuckatelli on the inside.
Schmuckatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Bateman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmuckatelli.
Bateman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schmuckatelli lands a knee to the head.
Schmuckatelli throws a head punch that misses.
Schmuckatelli scores with a hook to the body.

Schmuckatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmuckatelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Schmuckatelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmuckatelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmuckatelli works Bateman's body with a nice hook.
Bateman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schmuckatelli rather than just go for the knockout.
Schmuckatelli scores with a jab. Bateman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmuckatelli scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to de liver by Schmuckatelli. Beautiful body shot.

Schmuckatelli clinches up with Bateman and pushes him back against the cage.

Schmuckatelli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bateman can't fight it off and eventually Schmuckatelli manages to take the fight to the floor. Bateman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schmuckatelli chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmuckatelli lands a couple of elbows.
Schmuckatelli tries to stand but Bateman is controlling from the bottom.
Schmuckatelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmuckatelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Schmuckatelli from controlling successfully.
Bateman is trying to keep Schmuckatelli in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmuckatelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bateman.
Schmuckatelli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Schmuckatelli throws a solid leg kick but Bateman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmuckatelli.
The fighters circling - Schmuckatelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmuckatelli feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
Bateman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmuckatelli staying out of range there.
Schmuckatelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmuckatelli scores with a hook.
Schmuckatelli feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
Schmuckatelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmuckatelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schmuckatelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bateman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmuckatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Bateman.
Schmuckatelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Schmuckatelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli pushes Bateman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmuckatelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Schmuckatelli lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli digs a right hand underneath Bateman's ribcage. Bateman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schmuckatelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmuckatelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmuckatelli presses Bateman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Schmuckatelli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli gets through Bateman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Schmuckatelli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schmuckatelli wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Schmuckatelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmuckatelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmuckatelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Bateman has wrist control.
Schmuckatelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schmuckatelli throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli looking to sit in guard and control but Bateman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmuckatelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmuckatelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmuckatelli, not yet.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman trying to control but Schmuckatelli is working from the bottom.
Schmuckatelli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bateman!
Bateman tries to lock up and control but Schmuckatelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Schmuckatelli tries to control but Bateman wriggling away.
Bateman is looking to get to half guard.
Schmuckatelli misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bateman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman is squirming around, avoiding Schmuckatelli's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmuckatelli with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmuckatelli dominated that second round.
That's time! Schmuckatelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bateman throws a predictable looking body shot

and Schmuckatelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Schmuckatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Bateman misses
letting Schmuckatelli counter with a right hand.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Schmuckatelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schmuckatelli swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
Schmuckatelli misses the body punch

and Bateman counters with a single leg into guard. Schmuckatelli didn't expect that.
Schmuckatelli pulls Bateman in close to prevent any damage.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Schmuckatelli keeps moving.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmuckatelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmuckatelli controlling Bateman's posture.
Bateman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmuckatelli looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bateman takes a swing at Schmuckatelli's ribcage but misses.
Schmuckatelli avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Schmuckatelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmuckatelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Schmuckatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman throws a body punch but Schmuckatelli moves out of range.
Bateman slips a jab and a cross from Schmuckatelli.
Joe Schmuckatelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmuckatelli scores with a kick to the body.
Schmuckatelli looks to land a combination. Bateman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schmuckatelli tries to clinch up.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Schmuckatelli shows good takedown defense.
Schmuckatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmuckatelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Schmuckatelli darts in and clinches Bateman up against the cage.
Schmuckatelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schmuckatelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli lands a right hand.

Schmuckatelli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schmuckatelli manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmuckatelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bateman to see if he's OK.
Schmuckatelli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bateman defending against the ground and pound.

Schmuckatelli is trying to get an arm triangle but Bateman is defending well.
Schmuckatelli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Schmuckatelli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bateman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schmuckatelli.
An elbow from Schmuckatelli crashes against the mat.
Bateman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schmuckatelli easily slips into full mount!
Bateman wants to control but Schmuckatelli is having none of it.
Schmuckatelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmuckatelli looking to control but Bateman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bateman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Schmuckatelli looking to finish with strikes here!
Schmuckatelli with shots to the head and body - Bateman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bateman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schmuckatelli.
Schmuckatelli misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmuckatelli misses with a head shot.
Bateman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brock Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmuckatelli working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Schmuckatelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schmuckatelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Schmuckatelli!