PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Zapedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schmellengartner
vs
Zapedowski

205 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
249 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Gilop®

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miron Zapedowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapedowski moves forwards but Schmellengartner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schmellengartner darts in trying to clinch

and Zapedowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zapedowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schmellengartner controls his leg.
Schmellengartner wants to improve his position but Zapedowski is controlling well.
Schmellengartner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zapedowski postures up in Schmellengartner's guard and throws a big left but Schmellengartner blocks it.
Zapedowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmellengartner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zapedowski is looking to improve his position but Schmellengartner isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner trying to control but Zapedowski is having none of it.
Schmellengartner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapedowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapedowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zapedowski is squirming around, avoiding Schmellengartner's attempts to control the action.

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.
Schmellengartner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Schmellengartner content just to control the position here.
Zapedowski wants to hold on but Schmellengartner pushes him away.
Schmellengartner controlling from the full mount.
Schmellengartner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zapedowski is looking to escape.
Schmellengartner looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frenk Schmellengartner.
Zapedowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski is trying to drag Schmellengartner to the mat but Schmellengartner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Zapedowski looks gassed!
Schmellengartner landing knees to the head.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Schmellengartner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schmellengartner is pulling down on Zapedowski's head to control his posture.
Schmellengartner wants to stand and escape but Zapedowski is having none of it.
Zapedowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmellengartner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmellengartner tries to pass to full mount but Zapedowski defends it.
Schmellengartner passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frenk Schmellengartner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schmellengartner clinches.
Schmellengartner working Zapedowski over with knees to the body.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zapedowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmellengartner prevents it.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner landing knees to the head.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski goes for a takedown attempt but Schmellengartner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zapedowski fails with the takedown
and Schmellengartner counters with a stiff right hand.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner lands a slapping body shot.
Schmellengartner works over Zapedowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Frenk Schmellengartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapedowski is breathing heavily.

Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schmellengartner has control of Zapedowski's left arm, preventing Zapedowski from doing any damage.
Schmellengartner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zapedowski throws and elbow that misses. Schmellengartner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapedowski's guard. Nice move by Schmellengartner!

Schmellengartner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmellengartner misses with a wild combination.

Zapedowski tries to keep at a distance but Schmellengartner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
A knee to the head by Schmellengartner.
Zapedowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow inside.
Schmellengartner gets underhooks to prevent Zapedowski's takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zapedowski's face.
Schmellengartner crunches a lovely knee into Zapedowski's ribcage.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zapedowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmellengartner with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski is working for takedown but Schmellengartner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow that stopped Zapedowski in his tracks for a moment.
Schmellengartner prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapedowski is trying to break the clinch but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Zapedowski is blocking nicely.

Zapedowski has picked Schmellengartner up - he's going for a ride! Zapedowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zapedowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zapedowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmellengartner wants to control but Zapedowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zapedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zapedowski lands strikes from half guard.
Schmellengartner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zapedowski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schmellengartner to regain full guard.
Schmellengartner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zapedowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zapedowski!
Schmellengartner scoring with strikes but Zapedowski is staying in there.
Schmellengartner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmellengartner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zapedowski is looking to escape.
Schmellengartner controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frenk Schmellengartner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schmellengartner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Schmellengartner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapedowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmellengartner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmellengartner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmellengartner obliges.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Miron Zapedowski has been cut.
Schmellengartner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zapedowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapedowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schmellengartner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmellengartner scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zapedowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zapedowski avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee to the head.
Zapedowski tries for a takedown but Schmellengartner manages to get underhooks.
Schmellengartner gets underhooks to prevent Zapedowski's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frenk Schmellengartner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schmellengartner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapedowski is working for takedown but Schmellengartner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmellengartner managing to block the knees to the body from Zapedowski.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but Zapedowski blocks it.
Zapedowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Zapedowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Schmellengartner lands but Zapedowski takes it in his stride.
Zapedowski shoots and misses

and Schmellengartner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmellengartner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapedowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zapedowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapedowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Schmellengartner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zapedowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schmellengartner to the mat. Schmellengartner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zapedowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapedowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zapedowski throwing strikes but missing.
Zapedowski throws and elbow that misses. Schmellengartner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapedowski's guard. Nice move by Schmellengartner!
Zapedowski wants to improve his position but instead Schmellengartner has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner content to control rather than advance.
Schmellengartner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schmellengartner trying to control the pace.
Schmellengartner wants to control but Zapedowski is keeping him busy.
Schmellengartner content to control rather than advance.

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.
Schmellengartner wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zapedowski has hold of Schmellengartner's hands but Schmellengartner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmellengartner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zapedowski.
Frenk Schmellengartner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmellengartner trying to control from half guard but Zapedowski is working away.

Schmellengartner stands up and beckons Zapedowski to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frenk Schmellengartner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schmellengartner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenk Schmellengartner!