PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cem Schantl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schantl
vs
Head

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cem Schantl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schantl lands with an overhand left.
Schantl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Head darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Head seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schantl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Head throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Head throwing shots but Schantl is blocking nicely.
Schantl is looking to improve his position.
Head scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Head is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schantl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Head uses his free foot to push down on Schantl's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schantl.
Schantl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Schantl is bucking up trying to escape but Head cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Head looking for a guillotine from mount but Schantl is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Head is working for a guillotine from mount but Schantl frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Head looking for a guillotine from mount but Schantl is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schantl tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schantl holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Head tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schantl is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Head is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schantl to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schantl shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Head looking to ground and pound but Schantl is blocking nicely.

Head working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Head working for a guillotine from mount but Schantl is in no mood to give up.
Schantl looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Head looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head looking for the choke but no joy.

Head is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schantl is defending well though. Head let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Head tightening his grip on Schantl, looking for the choke.

Head is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schantl rolls, trying to escape but Head keeps control of the position.

Head is looking for the choke from the back position but Schantl is controlling his hands well.

Head looking for the RNC.

Head is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schantl knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schantl for a finish.
Schantl trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Schantl is breathing heavily.

Head is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Schantl is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crack Head!
Post fight, Crack Head stared into the camera and said 'Stop me or die tryin' '.