PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nikil
vs
Schultz

191 cm
26
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Nikil slips the punch.
A big left from Schultz misses.
Nikil moves out of range as Schultz strikes.

Nikil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schultz's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schultz controls Nikil momentarily but Nikil frees himself.
Nikil tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Nikil throws a big right hand that misses.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Nikil postures up.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil postures up in Schultz's guard and throws a big left but Schultz blocks it.
Nikil trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Nikil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikil won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Nikil throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikil throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Nikil is looking to work some ground and pound but Schultz has wrist control.
Nikil throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikil throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikil's guard. Nice move by Schultz!
Nikil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz throws an elbow that misses. Nikil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schultz's guard. Nice move by Nikil!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikil throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil throws a strike but Schultz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz passes Nikil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz thows a huge punch but Nikil dodges it nicely.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but Nikil defending well.
Schultz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Nikil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schultz.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schultz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schultz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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!
Schultz looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Schultz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenrick Nikil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nikil looking to score a takedown here. Schultz is defending well but Nikil drives through and ends up in Schultz's guard.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Nikil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikil landing with the ground and pound.

Nikil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schultz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nikil, into his guard.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz throwing strikes but missing.
Schultzis looking to pass into half guard but Nikil pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nikil is in guard.
Nikil is looking to work some ground and pound but Schultz has wrist control.
Nikil with a nice head shot there.
Nikil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
Nikil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikil trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikil throwing strikes but missing.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schultz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikil throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikil throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikil advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Nikil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schultz regains half guard, as Nikil was trying to land strikes.
Nikil looks to land a strike but Schultz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nikil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikil throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil throwing strikes but missing.
Nikil throws a strike but Schultz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schultz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikil seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Schultz pushes down on Nikil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikil controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenrick Nikil dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.
Nikil misses with a straight right.
A jab from Schultz misses.
Schultz throws a hook but Nikil avoids it easily.
Nikil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schultz misses with a straight right.

Nikil moves into the clinch.
Schultz is looking for a takedown.

Nikil has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schultz regains guard immediately.
Nikil throws a big right hand that misses.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenrick Nikil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikil throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikil's guard. Nice move by Schultz!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz postures up in Nikil's guard and throws a big left but Nikil blocks it.
Nikil wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikil is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schultz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikil trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Nikil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikil swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to advance position but Nikil has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nikil lands with some strikes.
Dutch Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikil misses with some ground and pound and Schultz recovers position to half guard.
Nikil is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikil throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Nikil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikil.

Nikil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenrick Nikil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Nikil has mounted him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikil looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenrick Nikil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikil, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenrick Nikil!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kenrick Nikil thanked [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).