PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Quina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Schwarzeneg
vs
Quina

187 cm
34
210 lbs
13 - 46 - 1

198 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 13 - 46 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Quina!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schwarzeneg has Quina pressed against the cage, preventing Quina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schwarzeneg has Quina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg prevents the takedown attempt.

Quina breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to bum rush Quina with a series of wild strikes but Quina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Schwarzeneg has closed the distance and engaged Quina in a clinch.
Quina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Quina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzeneg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Robert Quina has been cut.
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quina. That's going to slow Schwarzeneg down.
Schwarzeneg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quina shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwarzeneg sprawls well. He's pushed Quina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Quina.
A jab from Schwarzeneg does it's job there.
Schwarzeneg has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quina tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quina to the ground. Quina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg throws a leg kick but Quina moved away.
Quina fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg throws a jab when Quina was well out of range.

Schwarzeneg pushes Quina up against the cage in a clinch.

Quina pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schwarzeneg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzeneg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet - Quina follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Quina rushes Schwarzeneg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Schwarzeneg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schwarzeneg manages to end up in side control.
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!
Quina is trying to control Schwarzeneg's posture but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Quina's face as Schwarzeneg controls the position.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Quina to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quina stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quina up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quina's efforts to push away.

Schwarzeneg gets control of Quina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schwarzeneg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quina wants to stand and escape but instead Schwarzeneg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwarzeneg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Quina'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.

Schwarzeneg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwarzeneg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quina was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzeneg.
Quina looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Schwarzeneg to work.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quina fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Schwarzeneg has Quina up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quina to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quina - that will leave a mark!
Goran Schwarzeneg is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quina.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goran Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schwarzeneg moves into range and clinches up with Quina.
Schwarzeneg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Schwarzeneg manages to pull guard.
Schwarzeneg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schwarzeneg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schwarzeneg pushes Quina off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwarzeneg swivels and escapes.
Schwarzeneg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzeneg wants it to stay on the feet.
Quina is breathing heavily.
Quina looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzeneg is just out of range.
Quina misses with a low kick as Schwarzeneg jumps back.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Quina against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quina is pressed up against the cage. Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quina down to the mat. Quina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quina looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzeneg is just out of range.
A combination from Quina does no damage.
Quina wants to clinch up but Schwarzeneg keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg connects with a body shot that sends Quina's belly button to the back.
Quina slips a jab and a cross from Schwarzeneg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quina is out of range.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Quina against the cage.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quina throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Schwarzeneg to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwarzeneg connects with a solid leg kick.
Schwarzeneg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quina's hands.

Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Goran Schwarzeneg just wasn't active enough.

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quina, pushing him back against the cage.
Quina is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a body lock takedown but Quina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to break the clinch but Quina is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quina fails with a takedown attempt.

Schwarzeneg takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Quina's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Quina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schwarzeneg lands a good knee to the midsection. Quina won't want to take too many of those.
Schwarzeneg lands a shoulder strike.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Quina has him pressed against the cage.

Schwarzeneg pulls Quina into guard.
Schwarzeneg throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Schwarzeneg is controlling Quina's posture.
Quina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzeneg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goran Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quina wants to stand and escape but instead Schwarzeneg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Goran Schwarzeneg.
No joy there for Schwarzeneg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwarzeneg misses with a few strikes there.
Schwarzeneg slaps away a takedown attempt from Quina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwarzeneg lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and gets a takedown into Quina's guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Quina is keeping the position.
Quina being controlled here, momentarily.
Schwarzeneg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quina can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Goran Schwarzeneg.
A punch combination from Schwarzeneg misses.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch successfully.
Goran Schwarzeneg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Quina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quina prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schwarzeneg walks away with a smile on his face. Quina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quina takes one to the side of the head.

That has opened up Robert Quina's cut even more.
Quina dodges the punch combination from Schwarzeneg.
Quina scores with a head kick. Schwarzeneg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quina closes the distance and clinches up with Schwarzeneg, looking for a takedown. Quina pushes Schwarzeneg against the cage but Schwarzeneg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Quina against the cage.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Schwarzeneg throws a leg kick but Quina checks it.
Goran Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg looks to throw the jab but Quina is out of range.
Donk. Schwarzeneg catches Quina right on the button with a cross.
Schwarzeneg throws a lazy head kick
and Quina counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses.
Quina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Quina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull guard.
Goran Schwarzeneg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quina avoiding damage as Schwarzeneg throws knees to the body.
Robert Quina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwarzeneg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quina walks away with a smile on his face. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schwarzeneg 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

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