PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jerkwater
vs
Schwarzenegger

194 cm
22
230 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
267 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Blueprint Clothing

Make Me Pop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jerkwater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerkwater scores with a jab. Schwarzenegger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Jerkwater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schwarzenegger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jerkwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzenegger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jerkwater wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
Jerkwater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzenegger wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerkwater wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
Jerkwater looking to pass the guard.

Schwarzenegger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerkwater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jerkwater trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schwarzenegger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater looking to control.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerkwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerkwater wants to hit a switch here but Schwarzenegger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jerkwater there!
Jerkwater is looking to get to half guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Jerkwater is having none of it.

Schwarzenegger looking to secure an arm triangle but Jerkwater defends it 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.
Schwarzenegger wants to control the pace but Jerkwater is squirming around nicely.
Jerkwater working to try and regain half guard.
Jerkwater tries to hold on but Schwarzenegger pushes him away.
Schwarzenegger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jerkwater is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerkwater regains half guard.
Jerkwater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzenegger is working away from the top position though.
Jerkwater is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerkwater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jerkwater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwarzenegger.
Jerkwater is trying to get back to full guard.

Jerkwater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jerkwater is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jerkwater scores with a takedown into Schwarzenegger's guard.

That's four 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.
Schwarzenegger has momentary wrist control but Jerkwater slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwarzenegger keeping moving, preventing Jerkwater from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger trying to keep a closed guard but Jerkwater is proving a slippery customer.
Jerkwater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jerkwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzenegger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jerkwater won't allow Schwarzenegger to sweep him here.
Schwarzenegger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Schwarzenegger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jerkwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jerkwater 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.

Jerkwater throws out a powerful jab.
Johnny Jerkwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jerkwater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jerkwater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jerkwater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schwarzenegger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerkwater's guard! Nice work there by Schwarzenegger!
Schwarzenegger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerkwater trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzenegger is proving a slippery customer.
Jerkwater working a defensive guard but Schwarzenegger manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater is looking for a sweep.
Jerkwater sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Schwarzenegger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jerkwater is just riding it out for now. Schwarzenegger eventually gives up the hold.
Jerkwater is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schwarzenegger jumps into side control!
Jerkwater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Schwarzenegger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jerkwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwarzenegger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Schwarzenegger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jerkwater pulls his head out easily.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Jerkwater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwarzenegger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schwarzenegger is trying to keep Jerkwater in close.
Schwarzenegger keeping full guard, as Jerkwater tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jerkwater shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwarzenegger's guard.
Schwarzenegger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwarzenegger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jerkwater's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schwarzenegger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzenegger passes Jerkwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Schwarzenegger is working for a kimura but Jerkwater is defending it quite comfortably.
Jerkwater wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jerkwater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jerkwater.
Jerkwater doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jerkwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzenegger is one step ahead there.

Jerkwater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzenegger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Jerkwater to sweep him 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 Johnny Jerkwater will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jerkwater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schwarzenegger.
A head kick misses from Schwarzenegger.

Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jerkwater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jerkwater jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schwarzenegger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schwarzenegger and Jerkwater has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jerkwater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzenegger keeps working.
Schwarzenegger holding on.
Jerkwater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzenegger keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schwarzenegger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jerkwater wants to improve his position but Schwarzenegger is controlling well.
Schwarzenegger stalling.

Jerkwater actively working from the bottom here.
Schwarzenegger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnny Jerkwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Schwarzenegger wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerkwater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerkwater tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jerkwater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Schwarzenegger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzenegger showed some decent athleticism there.

Schwarzenegger seems to be looking for submissions.
Jerkwater is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger stalling.
Schwarzenegger lands strikes from half guard.
Jerkwater is pressing down on Schwarzenegger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jerkwater is trying to keep Schwarzenegger in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Jerkwater to sweep him here.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Jerkwater is working from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarzenegger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwarzenegger works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jerkwater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jerkwater tries to get to full guard but Schwarzenegger has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a kimura but Jerkwater is defending well.
Jerkwater is looking for a sweep. Schwarzenegger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jerkwater trying to control here.

Schwarzenegger is working for a submission of some sort.
Jerkwater is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerkwater gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Schwarzenegger really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jerkwater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jerkwater cracks the inside of Schwarzenegger's front leg.

Jerkwater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzenegger to the mat! Schwarzenegger manages to get full guard.
Jerkwater wants to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger is keeping the position.
Jerkwater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jerkwater wants to control for a moment but Schwarzenegger uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Schwarzenegger is pressing down on Jerkwater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jerkwater is holding on for now.

Schwarzenegger wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerkwater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jerkwater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the pace.
Schwarzenegger is tying to control. Jerkwater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schwarzenegger prevents Jerkwater from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jerkwater drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jerkwater wants to pass the guard but Schwarzenegger is keeping the position.
Jerkwater is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzenegger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerkwater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jerkwater trying to control but Schwarzenegger is working from the bottom.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a triangle but Jerkwater pushes his legs off easily.
Schwarzenegger pulls Jerkwater in close to his closed guard and prevents Jerkwater from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schwarzenegger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jerkwater is staying active underneath Schwarzenegger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerkwater is trying to get back to full guard.

Jerkwater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jerkwater is looking to improve his position.

Jerkwater looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jerkwater gets full guard.

Jerkwater working for a triangle but Schwarzenegger defends it easily.
Schwarzenegger stopping the sweep attempt from Jerkwater.
Schwarzenegger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jerkwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Johnny Jerkwater will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jerkwater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schwarzenegger is working to get back to half guard.
Schwarzenegger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jerkwater wants to control the pace but Schwarzenegger is squirming around nicely.
Jerkwater throws a wild left hand from mount and Schwarzenegger manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to hold on to Jerkwater's head to control him but Jerkwater postures up.
Jerkwater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzenegger trying to control here.

Schwarzenegger looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Jerkwater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jerkwater showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Schwarzenegger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schwarzenegger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerkwater kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jerkwater trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schwarzenegger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerkwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jerkwater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schwarzenegger passes into side control.
Jerkwater is looking to reverse the position.
Schwarzenegger advances to mount.
Jerkwater is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzenegger's attempts to control the action.
Jerkwater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jerkwater works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerkwater looking for a guillotine here but Schwarzenegger defends easily.
Jerkwater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger wants to control from the top but Jerkwater keeps moving.
Jerkwater looking to control.
Jerkwater wants to sweep but no luck.

Jerkwater had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Schwarzenegger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jerkwater Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Schwarzenegger's back instead.
Schwarzenegger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jerkwater's guard. Nice work there by Schwarzenegger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jerkwater keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jerkwater has Schwarzenegger up against the cage in a clinch.

Jerkwater manages to break the clinch.

Jerkwater shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwarzenegger's guard.
Schwarzenegger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerkwater being controlled here momentarily.

Jerkwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzenegger looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzenegger, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jerkwater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jerkwater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jerkwater!
Johnny Jerkwater retains his heavyweight title!