PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzmynager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - Walk. Kenny Florian struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kenny Florian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Schwarzmynager
vs
Florian

190 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Schwarzmynager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Florian enables Schwarzmynager to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Florian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schwarzmynager wants to pass the guard but Florian is keeping the position.

Florian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Florian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Florian working for a triangle but Schwarzmynager defends it easily.
Schwarzmynager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Florian is looking for a triangle but Schwarzmynager pushes his legs off easily.
Schwarzmynager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzmynager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzmynager is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Florian keeping full guard, as Schwarzmynager tries to pass.
Schwarzmynager wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
Schwarzmynager's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schwarzmynager trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnold Schwarzmynager just wasn't active enough.
Schwarzmynager shoots in and drives through. Florian sprawls well.
Arnold Schwarzmynager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzmynager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwarzmynager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwarzmynager shoots for a takedown but Florian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzmynager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzmynager stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager misses with a takedown attempt

and Florian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Florian looks gassed!
Florian is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzmynager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Schwarzmynager is defending against the submission attempts here by Florian.
Schwarzmynager trying to hold on to Florian's head to control him but Florian postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzmynager manages to get to full guard.
Schwarzmynager controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself.
Schwarzmynager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four 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.
Florian tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzmynager is retaining full guard.
Florian trying to control but Schwarzmynager is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Florian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schwarzmynager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Florian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzmynager's guard.

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzmynager slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Schwarzmynager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Florian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Florian leaves Schwarzmynager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Schwarzmynager closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schwarzmynager lands in his opponent's guard.
Florian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwarzmynager!
Schwarzmynager is in all sorts of trouble here.

Florian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schwarzmynager is now in Florian's guard. A big mistake from Florian there, giving up the dominant position!

Schwarzmynager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Florian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzmynager has managed to get both his arms back between Florian's legs - danger averted.
Florian is breathing heavily.

Schwarzmynager drops back looking for a leg! Florian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Florian manages to kick Schwarzmynager off! Schwarzmynager jumps back into Florian's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Florian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schwarzmynager stays in close to Florian's body and controls the position.

Florian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzmynager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzmynager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenny Florian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzmynager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzmynager is pushing down on Florian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Florian is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzmynager has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzmynager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Florian's head.
Schwarzmynager is controlling the pace.

Schwarzmynager is looking for a kimura but Florian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schwarzmynager to get the leverage.
Schwarzmynager is looking to advance position but Florian won't allow it.

Schwarzmynager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Florian has managed to free his arm - good work.

Schwarzmynager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzmynager is working away from the top position though.

Schwarzmynager seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Florian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Schwarzmynager seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzmynager not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwarzmynager trying to control from half guard but Florian is working away.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass to full mount but Florian defends it.

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.
Florian is looking for a sweep. Schwarzmynager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzmynager is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzmynager is thwarting Florian's attempts to control the position.
Schwarzmynager wants to control but Florian is keeping him busy.
Schwarzmynager is looking to advance position but Florian won't allow it.
Schwarzmynager trying to control from Florian's half guard. Florian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Florian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwarzmynager's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florian trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzmynager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzmynager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzmynager looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzmynager, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Schwarzmynager dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Schwarzmynager tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily

and Florian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Florian trying to control but Schwarzmynager is working from the bottom.
Schwarzmynager wants to improve his position but instead Florian has moved into half guard.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Florian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwarzmynager defends it well.
Schwarzmynager moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Florian actively working from the bottom here.
Florian won't allow Schwarzmynager to pass to mount.
Schwarzmynager trying to control the pace.
Schwarzmynager works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants to control but Schwarzmynager is having none of it.

Schwarzmynager has control of Florian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Florian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Florian wants to hold on but Schwarzmynager pushes him away.

Schwarzmynager looking for a guillotine from mount but Florian is having none of it.
Schwarzmynager wants to control the pace but Florian is squirming around nicely.
Schwarzmynager wants to take Florian's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager moves to the back.

Schwarzmynager has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Florian is in real trouble here. Schwarzmynager gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Florian is tapping out! Schwarzmynager wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnold Schwarzmynager!