PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Intha Mumbrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrute's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Easy Way Out - Robert Tepper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schrute
vs
Mumbrane

176 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Intha Mumbrane!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumbrane swings for the body but Schrute moves out of range.

Mumbrane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura here.

Schrute looking for submissions off his back.

Mumbrane wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schrute is holding on to half guard well.

Mumbrane wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schrute is looking to control Mumbrane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schrute avoid being mounted?

Mumbrane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mumbrane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Schrute trying to control here.
Schrute wants to control but Mumbrane passes into side.
Mumbrane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schrute tries to buck Mumbrane off but Mumbrane is having none of it.
Mumbrane is putting a hurting on Schrute here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Mumbrane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Mumbrane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mumbrane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
Schrute is trying to work for a sweep but Mumbrane has mounted him!
Mumbrane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schrute is trying to escape the mount.

Mumbrane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schrute is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schrute and Mumbrane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane is putting a hurting on Schrute here, landing some big shots from side control.
Schrute is looking to reverse the position.

Mumbrane is trying to get an arm triangle but Schrute is defending well.

Mumbrane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schrute is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mumbrane is controlling him well.
Schrute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mumbrane's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Mumbrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mumbrane is working for a kimura but Schrute is defending it quite comfortably.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Mumbrane has control of the leg.

Schrute actively working from the bottom here.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schrute still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schrute has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mumbrane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schrute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumbrane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schrute in his tracks.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Mumbrane - just one landing.

Mumbrane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mumbrane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schrute, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schrute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mumbrane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mumbrane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schrute has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mumbrane but great work by Schrute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumbrane is looking for a sweep.

Schrute tries for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending well.
Mumbrane is looking for a sweep.
Mumbrane struggling a bit here.
Mumbrane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schrute presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute prevents Mumbrane from getting the reversal.
Mumbrane is breathing heavily.
Schrute lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schrute with shots to the head and body - Mumbrane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schrute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumbrane's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schrute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mumbrane is now in Schrute's guard. A big mistake from Schrute there, giving up the dominant position!
Schrute 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.
Mumbrane is pushing down on Schrute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schrute is fighting to maintain full guard but Mumbrane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schrute gets back to full guard.

Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mumbrane is aware though and is defending well.
Schrute controls Mumbrane momentarily but Mumbrane frees himself.
Schrute lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mumbrane!
Mumbrane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schrute dominating with strikes here.
Schrute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumbrane's face.
Mumbrane tries to reverse the position but Schrute maintains control.
Mumbrane throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schrute. What's that going to do exactly?
Mumbrane is working to get back to half guard.

Schrute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mumbrane is surviving well by controlling Schrute's body position as best he can.
Schrute cracks Mumbrane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dwight Schrute overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Mumbrane is desperately trying to improve his position but Schrute has a good base and remains in mount.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom but Schrute uses the opportunity to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schrute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mumbrane knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mumbrane for a finish.
Mumbrane can't escape the position.
Schrute is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schrute lands a shot to the head.
Mumbrane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mumbrane working to try and regain half guard.

Schrute jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mumbrane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mumbrane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schrute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mumbrane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schrute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mumbrane misses the shot to the body.
Mumbrane checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumbrane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
Schrute shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mumbrane sprawls well. Mumbrane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schrute gets slowly back to his feet.
Schrute tried to score with a low kick but Mumbrane checks it.
Mumbrane lands a jab.

Mumbrane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mumbrane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schrute regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Mumbrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura here.
Mumbrane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mumbrane stops Schrute from getting back to his feet.
Schrute trying to control from the bottom.

Mumbrane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schrute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mumbrane.
Mumbrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Mumbrane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mumbrane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schrute preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schrute is trying to maintain the position but Mumbrane is very close to passing his half guard.

Mumbrane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schrute is just riding it out for now. Mumbrane eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schrute looking for submissions off his back.
Mumbrane tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Mumbrane is working for a kimura but Schrute is defending it quite comfortably.
Schrute gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Mumbrane stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Mumbrane throwing strikes but missing.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Mumbrane from controlling successfully.
Schrute controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Intha Mumbrane.
Mumbrane lands a nice shot to the body.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mumbrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mumbrane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schrute on his heels. He'll look to pass Schrute's guard now, I'm sure.
Schrute 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Intha Mumbrane really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mumbrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Mumbrane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schrute quickly recovers to half guard.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Mumbrane has control of the leg.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura but Schrute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mumbrane to get the leverage.

Mumbrane is trying to work for a kimura but Schrute is defending well.
Mumbrane is keen to just control but Schrute is a slippery customer.
Schrute manages to get to full guard.
Schrute pulls Mumbrane in to control the position.
Mumbrane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Mumbrane from controlling successfully.
Mumbrane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schrute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schrute looking to control.
Mumbrane looking to pass the guard.

Schrute scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mumbrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.

Mumbrane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mumbrane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Mumbrane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schrute's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schrute looking for a guillotine here but Mumbrane defends easily.
Mumbrane wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Mumbrane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrute is looking to stand up but Mumbrane isn't so interested in that idea.

Schrute looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Mumbrane throws an elbow that misses. Schrute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mumbrane's guard. Nice move by Schrute!

Mumbrane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute slips nicely into half guard.
Schrute drops an elbow to the side of Mumbrane's head.

Mumbrane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schrute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mumbrane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumbrane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mumbrane looking for submissions off his back.

Mumbrane looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Schrute.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schrute seems to be looking for submissions.
Schrute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mumbrane keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mumbrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.

Mumbrane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schrute's half guard.

Mumbrane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schrute is just riding it out for now. Mumbrane eventually gives up the hold.

Mumbrane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mumbrane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mumbrane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schrute kicks Mumbrane off and gets back to his feet.

Mumbrane drives through with a takedown into Schrute's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schrute 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.
Schrute is working hard here to advance position.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schrute is on top in guard.

Mumbrane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schrute passes into half guard.

Schrute is working for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumbrane defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumbrane defends it well.

Schrute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mumbrane is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane actively working from the bottom here.

Schrute is working for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending it quite comfortably.
Mumbrane taking some punishment here, with Schrute in his half guard.
Schrute prevents Mumbrane from improving his position.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mumbrane is not content to let Schrute control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is really struggling to control Mumbrane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schrute working over Mumbrane with some ground and pound. Mumbrane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mumbrane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Schrute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumbrane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schrute works his way into side control.
Mumbrane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schrute creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schrute goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mumbrane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schrute's guard! Nice work there by Mumbrane!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dwight Schrute.
I think Schrute has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Dwight Schrute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.