PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Schuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Kiniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Schuman
vs
Kiniski

185 cm
22
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Knock Out

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Schuman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Kiniski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schuman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiniski.
Schuman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuman throws a big shot that misses.
Schuman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schuman.
Schuman moves in looking to clinch but Kiniski pushes him off.
Kiniski staying out of range there.
A combination from Schuman does no damage.
Schuman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiniski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schuman throws out the jab.
Schuman is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kiniski.
Schuman throws a leg kick but Kiniski checks it.
Schuman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiniski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Schuman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiniski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Kiniski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Schuman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiniski passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kiniski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gene Kiniski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schuman misses with a takedown attempt

and Kiniski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kiniski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schuman is looking for a sweep. Kiniski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Schuman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kiniski pulls his head out easily.
Schuman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiniski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiniski's back!
Kiniski really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Schuman's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.

Schuman working for a choke but Kiniski is defending well.

Schuman looking to break Kiniski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kiniski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schuman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four 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.
Kiniski wants to escape the position.
Kiniski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Schuman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kiniski wants to control his opponent's hands but Schuman gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schuman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Schuman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Schuman looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schuman throws an off balance right hand

and Kiniski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiniski.

Schuman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Schuman scores with a nice right hand.
Dan Schuman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schuman tries to clinch up

and Kiniski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schuman!
Kiniski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schuman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiniski has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schuman is working hard here to advance position.
Kiniski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schuman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gene Kiniski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiniski is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schuman is looking to improve his position but Kiniski isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Kiniski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schuman tries to improve his position but instead Kiniski has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Schuman right now.
You can see the frustration on Schuman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Schuman wants to escape the position.
Schuman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kiniski controlling the position well here. Schuman rolled but Kiniski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gene Kiniski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiniski moves out of range of the leg kick from Schuman.
Schuman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schuman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schuman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schuman wants to clinch but Kiniski slips to the side

and Kiniski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schuman's guard.
Kiniski content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schuman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiniski passes into side control.
Schuman is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene Kiniski 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!

A nice inside leg kick there by Schuman. That's going to slow Kiniski down.
Schuman tries to clinch

and Kiniski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiniski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiniski slows the pace down in half guard.
Schuman is looking for a sweep. Kiniski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schuman is in trouble now - Kiniski has advanced to mount!
Kiniski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schuman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiniski trying to control but Schuman is having none of it.
Schuman tries to hold on but Kiniski pushes him away.
Kiniski controlling his opponent.
Schuman regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schuman tries to get to full guard but Kiniski has control of the leg.
Well, if Kiniski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schuman manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiniski content to stall in guard here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gene Kiniski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schuman fails to land with a series of punches.
Schuman throws a right hand that Kiniski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiniski also avoids with ease.

Kiniski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schuman's guard.
Schuman trying to keep a closed guard but Kiniski is proving a slippery customer.
Kiniski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dan Schuman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schuman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Schuman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schuman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiniski has passed into side control.
Kiniski advances nicely into full mount.
Schuman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kiniski controlling his opponent.
Kiniski prevents Schuman from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Kiniski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kiniski 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Kiniski!