PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bleed by Soulfly. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Maximus
vs
Schwartz

225 cm
27
345 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
27
255 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximilian Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Schwartz or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus which made him look bad.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwartz circles away.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwartz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Maximus clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Maximus just leaning against Schwartz, taking a breather.
Schwartz managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus with a knee to the head.

It looks like Johann Schwartz has been cut.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartz has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximilian Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.
Schwartz has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwartz looks gassed!
Maximus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus cracks Schwartz with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Maximus.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maximus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartz looking for a takedown.
Maximus avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwartz's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximus.
Schwartz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.
Maximus slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Schwartz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maximus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Maximus as Schwartz shoots in.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Schwartz is avoiding it.
Schwartz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Schwartz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Schwartz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schwartz is in Maximus's guard.
Schwartz won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Schwartz tries to pass.
Maximus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwartz on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwartz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schwartz is working for a submission of some sort.
Maximus is trying to stand up here but Schwartz is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Schwartz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Schwartz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwartz somewhat.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwartz prevents a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schwartz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwartz blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximilian Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Schwartz.

Maximus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schwartz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schwartz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Schwartz advances to half guard.

Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwartz.
Schwartz uses his free foot to push down on Maximus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maximus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maximus is surviving well by controlling Schwartz's body position as best he can.

Schwartz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maximus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maximus shrugs it off.

Schwartz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maximus turns into him and now he's in Schwartz's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Schwartz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schwartz, into his guard.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Schwartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johann Schwartz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwartz.
Schwartz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus thuds his right hand into Schwartz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximus wants to clinch

and Schwartz counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus didn't expect that.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwartz.
Schwartz lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Schwartz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwartz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Schwartz has gone for a leg lock! Maximus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schwartz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwartz.

Schwartz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus sees it coming and defends easily.

Schwartz seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximus won't allow Schwartz to pass to mount.

Schwartz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwartz throws a strike but Maximus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximus is working an open guard so Schwartz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Schwartz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Schwartz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus defends it well.

Schwartz seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.

Schwartz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Schwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maximus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schwartz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Schwartz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schwartz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Schwartz!