PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmuckatelli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stay Here by SWANS. Joe Schmuckatelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neik Hammerlik's chin.

Schmuckatelli
vs
Hammerlik

200 cm
32
267 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

194 cm
31
245 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Adam's NORTHERN WILD

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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerlik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammerlik there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Neik Hammerlik has been cut.
Hammerlik tries to clinch but Schmuckatelli is having none of it.
Schmuckatelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammerlik is looking to clinch but Schmuckatelli is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Schmuckatelli coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Schmuckatelli.
A punch combination from Hammerlik misses.
Hammerlik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmuckatelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerlik throws a push kick but Schmuckatelli slaps the foot to one side.
Schmuckatelli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmuckatelli throws a shot to the body.
Joe Schmuckatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmuckatelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerlik.
Schmuckatelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerlik wants to clinch up but Schmuckatelli keeps it at a distance.
Hammerlik throws a series of punches but Schmuckatelli moves out of range.
Hammerlik loads up on a big right hand but Schmuckatelli slips the punch.
Schmuckatelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammerlik swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmuckatelli tries to work over Hammerlik's front leg with a kick but Hammerlik checks it.

Schmuckatelli drops Hammerlik with a beautiful combination! Hammerlik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schmuckatelli is looking for the KO!

Hammerlik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammerlik is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmuckatelli finish him?
Schmuckatelli creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hammerlik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hammerlik drops to his knees and Schmuckatelli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmuckatelli!