PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerd Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Escapado - Gezeichnet as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schankelies
vs
Stenner

182 cm
26
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klaus Schankelies !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerd Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner misses with a takedown
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schankelies throws a body punch but Stenner moves out of range.

Stenner feints and as Schankelies raises his hands in defense, Stenner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.

Schankelies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenner defends well.
Stenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Schankelies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schankelies manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Schankelies 's guard.

Schankelies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schankelies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schankelies is keeping the position for now.

Schankelies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenner defends it easily.
Stenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenner looking to pass the guard.
Stenner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Schankelies looking for a guillotine here but Stenner defends easily.
Stenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Stenner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenner passes into half guard.

Stenner seems to be working for a kimura but Schankelies defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.

Stenner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schankelies has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stenner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is trying to control. Schankelies wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stenner seems to be looking for submissions.

Schankelies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schankelies looking for submissions off his back.

Stenner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schankelies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenner.
Stenner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Stenner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schankelies sees it coming and defends easily.

Schankelies actively working from the bottom here.

Schankelies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stenner is looking for a kimura here.

Stenner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Stenner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schankelies defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stenner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Schankelies looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stenner passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerd Stenner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schankelies 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stenner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schankelies sprawls well. Schankelies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schankelies . Stenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klaus Schankelies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schankelies throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stenner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schankelies is in Stenner's guard.

Schankelies has gone for a leg lock! Stenner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schankelies 's guard.

Schankelies has his foot on Stenner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Schankelies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stenner uses it to pass to side control.
Stenner throws an elbow but Schankelies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stenner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schankelies some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stenner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerd Stenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenner is looking to take a break and control but Schankelies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schankelies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stenner off and has taken his back!

Stenner showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schankelies controlling well, preventing Stenner from escaping the position.

Schankelies looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stenner is controlling Schankelies 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Schankelies has his foot on Stenner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenner works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
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!

Stenner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stenner tries to free his leg and advance position but Schankelies is retaining full guard.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Stenner is stalling in the full guard.

Schankelies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenner is looking to work some ground and pound but Schankelies has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenner.

Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Schankelies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schankelies manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Schankelies 's guard.
Stenner passes Schankelies 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.

Stenner is looking for a kimura here.

Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.

Stenner is trying to work for a kimura but Schankelies is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schankelies is defending against the submission attempts here by Stenner.

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

Schankelies looking for submissions off his back.
Schankelies tries to roll over but Stenner keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schankelies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stenner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Klaus Schankelies will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenner.
Stenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenner shoots and misses
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Schankelies looking to score a takedown here. Stenner is defending well but Schankelies drives through and ends up in Stenner's guard.

Schankelies drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stenner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stenner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stenner!

Stenner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenner throws a strike aimed at the side of Schankelies 's head but Schankelies avoids it well.
Schankelies is looking to regain half guard here but Stenner keeps moving and retains side control.

Stenner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stenner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stenner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schankelies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stenner off and has taken his back!

Schankelies working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Schankelies is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stenner is defending well though. Schankelies let's go of the attempt for now.
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!

Stenner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Schankelies working for a choke but Stenner is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stenner fending off the submission attempt from Schankelies .
Stenner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Schankelies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenner is just riding it out for now. Schankelies eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schankelies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schankelies tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenner is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stenner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Schankelies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schankelies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schankelies wants to pass the guard but Stenner is keeping the position.
Schankelies won't allow Stenner to sweep him here.

Schankelies drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stenner dives on top into guard.
Stenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schankelies is keeping the position for now.
Stenner wants to control from the top but Schankelies keeps moving.

Stenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schankelies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenner has managed to get both his arms back between Schankelies 's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schankelies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenner defends it easily.

Schankelies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenner advances position into side control!

Stenner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schankelies tries to bench press Stenner off him but Stenner keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Schankelies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schankelies 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Klaus Schankelies retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!