PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne NehmEnglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NehmEnglund has chosen Y´all want a single - Korn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ben Schaefer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Schaefer
vs
NehmEnglund

178 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magne NehmEnglund!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NehmEnglund slips a jab and a cross from Schaefer.
Schaefer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NehmEnglund.
NehmEnglund cracks Schaefer with a good jab.

It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
NehmEnglund fails with a takedown attempt.
NehmEnglund shoots in looking for a takedown. Schaefer tries to sprawl out of it but NehmEnglund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Schaefer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Schaefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magne NehmEnglund.
Nice sprawl there from Schaefer as NehmEnglund shoots in.
NehmEnglund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schaefer throws a jab when NehmEnglund was well out of range.
Schaefer works the jab nicely.

It looks like Magne NehmEnglund has been cut.
NehmEnglund shoots in but no luck this time.
Magne NehmEnglund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaefer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schaefer wants it to stay on the feet.
NehmEnglund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NehmEnglund slips a straight right by Schaefer.
NehmEnglund tries for a takedown but Schaefer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
NehmEnglund looks gassed!

Schaefer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NehmEnglund keeping moving, preventing Schaefer from controlling successfully.
NehmEnglund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schaefer passes NehmEnglund's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Schaefer is looking for a kimura here.

Schaefer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NehmEnglund is just riding it out for now. Schaefer eventually gives up the hold.
Schaefer trying to control the action but NehmEnglund is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schaefer drops an elbow to the side of NehmEnglund's head.

Schaefer seems to be working for a kimura but NehmEnglund defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Schaefer seems content to control.
Schaefer is looking to stall here but NehmEnglund recovers full guard.
Schaefer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NehmEnglund swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schaefer tries to reverse the position but NehmEnglund maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
NehmEnglund trying to control but Schaefer is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by NehmEnglund.
NehmEnglund working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer is trying desperately to improve position.
NehmEnglund is in the full mount, landing strikes.
NehmEnglund wants to control the pace but Schaefer is squirming around nicely.
NehmEnglund working the ground and pound effectively.
Schaefer is desperately trying to improve his position but NehmEnglund has a good base and remains in mount.
NehmEnglund looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schaefer working to try and regain half guard.

NehmEnglund wants to finish this one by submission but Schaefer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from NehmEnglund.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaefer is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Schaefer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

NehmEnglund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Schaefer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schaefer.
Schaefer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NehmEnglund is looking for a sweep.
Schaefer lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on NehmEnglund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaefer is trying to ground and pound but NehmEnglund uses the momentary lack of control by Schaefer to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Schaefer seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer trying to mount his opponent but NehmEnglund defends it.
NehmEnglund is looking to control Schaefer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can NehmEnglund avoid being mounted?
Schaefer passes to full mount!
Schaefer trying to control but NehmEnglund is having none of it.
Schaefer lands a nice shot to the head.
Schaefer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer lands a heavy elbow.

Schaefer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and NehmEnglund is now in Schaefer's guard. A big mistake from Schaefer there, giving up the dominant position!
NehmEnglund stopping the sweep attempt from Schaefer.
NehmEnglund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaefer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NehmEnglund manages to get himself to full guard.
Schaefer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schaefer trying to control the action but NehmEnglund is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund struggling a bit here.
NehmEnglund is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schaefer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
NehmEnglund regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schaefer lands a nice short elbow.

NehmEnglund makes his way to full guard, as Schaefer worked for a kimura.
Schaefer prevents NehmEnglund from getting back to his feet.

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.
Schaefer forces his way into half guard.
NehmEnglund wants to get back to full guard.
Schaefer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
NehmEnglund moves into full guard.
Schaefer stands and throws NehmEnglund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
NehmEnglund is not content to let Schaefer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Schaefer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

NehmEnglund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaefer.
NehmEnglund shoots and misses

so Schaefer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NehmEnglund trying to control the position.
Schaefer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schaefer slips nicely into half guard.
Schaefer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NehmEnglund defending well though.
Schaefer uses his free foot to push down on NehmEnglund's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for NehmEnglund.

Schaefer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. NehmEnglund can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NehmEnglund is looking to get to half guard.
Schaefer looking to control but NehmEnglund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Schaefer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now NehmEnglund is on top in guard.
Ben Schaefer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NehmEnglund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
NehmEnglund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NehmEnglund throws a strike but Schaefer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

NehmEnglund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NehmEnglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NehmEnglund keeping moving, preventing Schaefer from controlling successfully.

NehmEnglund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaefer is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer preventing the sweep.

NehmEnglund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schaefer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
NehmEnglund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

NehmEnglund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magne NehmEnglund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

NehmEnglund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaefer is aware though and is defending well.
Schaefer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund keeping moving, preventing Schaefer from controlling successfully.
Schaefer wants to pass the guard but NehmEnglund is keeping the position.
NehmEnglund keeping moving, preventing Schaefer from controlling successfully.
Ben Schaefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NehmEnglund wants to control but Schaefer passes easily into half guard.
Schaefer works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Schaefer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schaefer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Schaefer!