PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelius Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Van Der Sluijs
vs
Schultes

178 cm
27
176 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

176 cm
27
181 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aurelius Schultes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Schultes as Van Der Sluijs shoots in.
Van Der Sluijs with a jab.
Van Der Sluijs fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Van Der Sluijs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Der Sluijs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schultes slips a jab from Van Der Sluijs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schultes's waist but Schultes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Sluijs off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown but Schultes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultes sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Sluijs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Van Der Sluijs - just one landing.
Schultes throws a head kick that Van Der Sluijs semi-blocks.

It looks like Laurens Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick that misses
and Schultes counters with a left to the body.
Van Der Sluijs closes the distance and clinches up with Schultes, looking for a takedown. Van Der Sluijs pushes Schultes against the cage but Schultes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schultes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Sluijs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut. Schultes saw that one coming.
Schultes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Der Sluijs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schultes is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Sluijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schultes is avoiding damage well.
Schultes wants to control but Van Der Sluijs postures up.
Schultes is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultes dodges the ground and pound from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position but Schultes is working away.
Van Der Sluijs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Der Sluijs working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultes is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Sluijs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Der Sluijs wants to take a breather but Schultes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Van Der Sluijs.
Schultes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sluijs is one step ahead there.
Schultes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Sluijs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schultes wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultes is trying to keep Van Der Sluijs in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aurelius Schultes.
A jab from Van Der Sluijs misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultes stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurens Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook
and Schultes counters with a good low kick that Van Der Sluijs was not able to check.
Van Der Sluijs jabs at Schultes's body.
Van Der Sluijs thuds his right hand into Schultes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Der Sluijs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schultes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sluijs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schultes counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Schultes ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a right and a left that Schultes avoids nicely.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultes throws out the jab.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Sluijs scores with the left hand. Schultes knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Der Sluijs with a poor takedown

and Schultes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Der Sluijs's guard.
Schultes connects with a couple of short punches.
Schultes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Sluijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schultes throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Schultes from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schultes looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to control but can't.
Schultes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schultes trying to advance position but Van Der Sluijs counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schultes preventing the sweep.
Schultes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to keep Schultes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultes throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Sluijs blocks nicely.
Aurelius Schultes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultes trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.

Van Der Sluijs wriggles free and stands up.
Van Der Sluijs misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Der Sluijs as he connects with a hook.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schultes but Schultes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sluijs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schultes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Der Sluijs's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultes cracks Van Der Sluijs with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Schultes from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sluijs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultes.
Schultes is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Sluijs has wrist control.
Schultes tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sluijs is retaining full guard.
Schultes throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to keep Schultes in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultes throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Sluijs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schultes's guard. Nice move by Van Der Sluijs!
Van Der Sluijs postures up in Schultes's guard and throws a big left but Schultes blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Schultes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Laurens Van Der Sluijs'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. This is the final round!

Van Der Sluijs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Schultes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schultes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Der Sluijs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultes is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sluijs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schultes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schultes with the ground and pound but Van Der Sluijs uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schultes stands up over Van Der Sluijs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schultes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Sluijs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schultes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Schultes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schultes throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Schultes isn't so interested in that idea.
Schultes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schultes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schultes lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultes throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Sluijs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultes throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Sluijs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schultes's guard. Nice move by Van Der Sluijs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schultes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Der Sluijs tries to lock up and control but Schultes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultes raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Der Sluijs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultes lands a big shot there that rocks Van Der Sluijs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schultes working Van Der Sluijs over with strikes here.

Van Der Sluijs is rocked!
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for Schultes! Van Der Sluijs is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aurelius Schultes!
A victorious Aurelius Schultes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.