PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fernan
vs
Schwarzeneg

185 cm
26
185 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

181 cm
31
190 lbs
14 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Fernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch but Fernan is avoiding it.
Schwarzeneg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernan.
Schwarzeneg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fernan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernan as he jumps to the side.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert Fernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.

Schwarzeneg gets tackled into the cage by Fernan. Fernan maintains the clinch.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Fernan lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg managing to block the knees to the body from Fernan.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.
Fernan missing with knees to the body.
Fernan is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernan breaks the clinch.
Fernan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernan wants it to stay on the feet.

Fernan gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Schwarzeneg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet but Fernan drags him back down.
Schwarzeneg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schwarzeneg tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Fernan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan works to advance to full mount. Schwarzeneg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fernan wants to control the pace but Schwarzeneg is squirming around nicely.
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!
Fernan controlling his opponent.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Fernan is working for a submission of some sort.
Fernan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan trying to control the pace.
Schwarzeneg gets full guard.

Fernan has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzeneg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernan's guard.
Fernan is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.
Fernan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwarzeneg manages to get himself to full guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Fernan is controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fernan is now in half guard.

Fernan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schwarzeneg!

Fernan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schwarzeneg tries to control the position but Fernan now has his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fernan looking for the choke but no joy.
Schwarzeneg rolls, trying to escape but Fernan keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Fernan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fernan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.

Fernan closes the distance and pushes Schwarzeneg back into the cage.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Fernan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fernan is stalling here.
Fernan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fernan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fernan has Schwarzeneg pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Fernan is trying to stall.
Fernan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schwarzeneg tries to break the clinch but Fernan is controlling the position.
Fernan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schwarzeneg letting Fernan take a breather here.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Fernan stands there with Schwarzeneg around his waist. Schwarzeneg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.

Fernan has clasped his hands together around Schwarzeneg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fernan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwarzeneg tries to bench press Fernan off him but Fernan keeps the position.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Fernan postures up.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet but Fernan is dominant here and he's now got Schwarzeneg's back!
Schwarzeneg tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan lands punches and elbows.
Fernan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Schwarzeneg to escape the position.
Fernan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Schwarzeneg could be in trouble here!
Fernan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Schwarzeneg covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fernan keeps control of the position as Schwarzeneg tries to break free.
Fernan is working the ground and pound. Can Schwarzeneg escape?

Fernan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Schwarzeneg taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fernan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Fernan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert Fernan waved his t-shirt featuring Global Empire MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.