PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dug Sandstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by The Show Goes on. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dug Sandstone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Schmidt
vs
Sandstone

188 cm
24
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Blood Bank ($10)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dug Sandstone!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sandstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmidt circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sandstone has eaten all the pies!
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt

and Sandstone counters with a crisp one two that drops Schmidt! Sandstone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schmidt to his feet! Schmidt is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandstone but Sandstone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmidt somewhat.
Schmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sandstone counters with a three punch combo that has Schmidt backing up. Schmidt nods at Sandstone to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sandstone has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sandstone, against the cage.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sandstone, against the cage.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Josh Schmidt has been cut.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sandstone.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sandstone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schmidt's brow.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Sandstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandstone to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt dodges an elbow strike from Sandstone.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Sandstone lands an elbow inside that Schmidt shrugs off.
Sandstone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Sandstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmidt drops back down to his feet.
Sandstone pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schmidt jumps guard but Sandstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sandstone.
Sandstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Sandstone lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.
Nice elbow from Sandstone.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone trying to land knees to the body.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.

Josh Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandstone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmidt's defenses.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt jumps guard but Sandstone stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidt avoids the damage to the body.
Sandstone lands a damaging elbow.
Sandstone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
Schmidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sandstone lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sandstone to keep the fight standing.
Sandstone lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sandstone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandstone misses with an elbow strike.
Sandstone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Josh Schmidt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but Sandstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sandstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple.
Sandstone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmidt's defenses.
Sandstone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Josh Schmidt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sandstone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Schmidt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dug Sandstone!
During a confident post fight interview, Dug Sandstone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.