PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Guerrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishkabibble Schmukinphart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guerrila Radio. Schmukinphart has chosen Walk Like an Egyptian as his entrance music. Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guerrier
vs
Schmukinphart

185 cm
27
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Guerrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishkabibble Schmukinphart!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier tries to clinch up.
Schmukinphart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schmukinphart's knee momentarily.
Guerrier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier cracks the inside of Schmukinphart's front leg.
Guerrier slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmukinphart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmukinphart.
Schmukinphart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guerrier counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmukinphart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schmukinphart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmukinphart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart avoids the head kick by Guerrier.

Schmukinphart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guerrier was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmukinphart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guerrier managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmukinphart throws a big elbow that misses.

Schmukinphart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Schmukinphart drops back looking for a leg! Guerrier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guerrier manages to kick Schmukinphart off! Schmukinphart jumps back into Guerrier's guard.
Guerrier wants to get back to his feet but Schmukinphart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Guerrier dominated that 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.

Guerrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrier wants to clinch up but Schmukinphart keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmukinphart looks for a takedown but Guerrier sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Guerrier rushes Schmukinphart and presses him up against the cage.
Guerrier throws an elbow but it misses.

Guerrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has been cut.

Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmukinphart.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.
Guerrier throws a sloppy head kick and Schmukinphart moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmukinphart with a poor takedown
and Guerrier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guerrier throws a head kick but Schmukinphart moves out of range.
Guerrier scores with a head kick.
Guerrier scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Guerrier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ishkabibble Schmukinphart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guerrier throws a head kick but Schmukinphart moves out of range.
Schmukinphart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Guerrier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmukinphart can't get the takedown.

Guerrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owen Guerrier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmukinphart is defended easily by Guerrier.
Owen Guerrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishkabibble Schmukinphart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmukinphart misses with a takedown attempt
and Guerrier counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmukinphart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schmukinphart fails with a takedown attempt.

Guerrier moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schmukinphart avoiding damage as Guerrier throws knees to the body.
Guerrier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmukinphart is defending well for now.
Guerrier gets underhooks to prevent Schmukinphart's takedown attempt.

Guerrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmukinphart.
Schmukinphart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Guerrier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owen Guerrier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmukinphart is trying to drag Guerrier to the mat but Guerrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guerrier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmukinphart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schmukinphart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishkabibble Schmukinphart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmukinphart wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerrier leaning against his opponent.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Guerrier breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Guerrier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Guerrier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrier, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Guerrier!
Owen Guerrier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.