PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bobichus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobichus comes to the ring accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. The key to victory for Sponge Bobichus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bobichus
vs
Schmeck

175 cm
24
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
226 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sponge Bobichus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobichus misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobichus slips under a jab from Schmeck.

Schmeck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Bobichus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmeck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobichus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Schmeck wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobichus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Schmeck seems to be looking for submissions.
Bobichus is looking for a sweep. Schmeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeck stops Bobichus from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schmeck seems to be looking for submissions.

Schmeck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobichus sees it coming and defends easily.
Bobichus wants to control but Schmeck is keeping busy.

Schmeck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bobichus is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeck.
Schmeck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobichus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bobichus is looking to improve his position.
Schmeck is looking to take a break and control but Bobichus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobichus is looking to escape.
Bobichus won't allow Schmeck to pass to mount.

Schmeck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobichus is trying to stand up here but Schmeck is controlling him well.
Schmeck controlling the action here.
Bobichus is trying to stand.
Bobichus is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmeck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobichus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeck.

Bobichus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Schmeck is working for a kimura but Bobichus is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmeck controlling the pace.
It looks like Schmeck might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is pressing down on Bobichus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bobichus is holding on for now.
Schmeck blocks the strikes from Bobichus.
Schmeck trying to control the action but Bobichus is working from the bottom.
Schmeck prevents Bobichus from improving his position.
Bobichus wants to control but Schmeck is keeping busy.
Bobichus wants to improve his position but Schmeck is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmeck wants to control but Bobichus is keeping him busy.
Bobichus is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aran Schmeck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bobichus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobichus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bobichus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bobichus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Schmeck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bobichus off and has taken his back!

Bobichus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bobichus wants to get back to his feet.
Bobichus is keeping busy.
Aran Schmeck has got the better of the ground game so far.

Schmeck has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bobichus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobichus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bobichus is keeping busy.

Schmeck is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bobichus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bobichus trying to control the action but Schmeck just sinks the hooks in.

Schmeck looking to break Bobichus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bobichus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schmeck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schmeck really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bobichus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Schmeck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bobichus is in bad spot here.
Bobichus trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Schmeck has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bobichus is trying to break free.

Bobichus is trying to defend against the choke here but Schmeck has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Schmeck Tightens the hold and Bobichus taps out furiously! Schmeck displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aran Schmeck!