PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schwarzeneg
vs
Sax

181 cm
32
190 lbs
14 - 33 - 0

181 cm
34
190 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 14 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sax circles away.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but no luck this time.

Schwarzeneg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sax throwing strikes but missing.
Sax wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.

Schwarzeneg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schwarzeneg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sax manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.

Sax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schwarzeneg passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sax closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwarzeneg did well to prevent Sax getting side control.

Schwarzeneg actively working from the bottom here.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Sax postures up.
Sax tries to pass to full mount but Schwarzeneg defends it.

Sax stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schwarzeneg to get to his feet.
Sax shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
Sax lands a head kick!

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Sax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch there but Sax circles away.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Sax up against the cage.
Sax is working for takedown but Schwarzeneg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schwarzeneg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sax is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg is defending well.
Sax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sax looks winded!
Sax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwarzeneg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sax drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sax goes for a takedown attempt but Schwarzeneg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schwarzeneg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sax throws a low kick, looking for Schwarzeneg's leg but Schwarzeneg calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schwarzeneg sprawls well. Schwarzeneg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Sax misses

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schwarzeneg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schwarzeneg decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Sax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sax avoids it really well and circles away.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sax tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sax to the ground. Sax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sax misses with a head kick.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Sax shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sax throws the kick towards the body but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
Schwarzeneg has a takedown stuffed.
Schwarzeneg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Sax sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Schwarzeneg as Sax shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amin Sax will probably get the nod.
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.

No luck for Sax with that takedown attempt.
Sax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Sax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sax plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sax shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
Sax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Sax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schwarzeneg as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but Sax moves out of range.

Schwarzeneg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Schwarzeneg working for a triangle but Sax defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as Sax tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Sax is breathing heavily.

Sax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Sax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sax wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Amin Sax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzeneg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sax!
Sax is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzeneg's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg working Sax over with strikes here.
Schwarzeneg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sax is trying to stand up.
Sax is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwarzeneg controlling from mount.
Sax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg lands with some strikes.
Sax manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Schwarzeneg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Sax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sax wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Sax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwarzeneg postures up and lands a big shot to Sax's brow.
Sax controls Schwarzeneg momentarily but Schwarzeneg frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg slips nicely into half guard.
Sax has a hand on Schwarzeneg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sax is looking to get to half guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but Sax wriggling away.
Schwarzeneg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sax can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sax is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sax defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Schwarzeneg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schwarzeneg tries to clinch there but Sax circles away.
Sax fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range as Sax throws a body kick.
Sax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg defends it nicely.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Sax manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amin Sax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sax throws a head kick that misses

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sax's guard now.
Schwarzeneg working some strikes from top position.
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!

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sax slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sax which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sax on his heels. He'll look to pass Sax's guard now, I'm sure.

Schwarzeneg stands up from Sax's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sax circles away.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwarzeneg swivels and escapes.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sax sprawls well. Sax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg stuffs the takedown attempt from Sax. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg throws a series of punches but Sax avoids them all with ease.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarzeneg to the ground. Schwarzeneg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Sax tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg lands a good knee to the midsection. Sax won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Sax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sax is working for takedown but Schwarzeneg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schwarzeneg is struggling to control the position.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sax tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sax gets tackled into the cage by Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg maintains the clinch.
Schwarzeneg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg jumps into guard, dragging Sax to the mat.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom.
Sax stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.
Sax wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Schwarzeneg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schwarzeneg prevents Sax from improving his position.
Schwarzeneg trying to mount his opponent but Sax defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Sax is controlling the position.
Sax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sax is looking to stand up but Schwarzeneg isn't so interested in that idea.

Sax is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzeneg is aware though and is defending well.
Sax is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Sax had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Sax is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schwarzeneg 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Schwarzeneg!