PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schmellengartner
vs
Jacobs

205 cm
30
260 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

193 cm
29
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Schmellengartner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jacobs stuns Schmellengartner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jacobs moves into the clinch.

Jacobs pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schmellengartner is pushing down on Jacobs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacobs is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmellengartner has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Schmellengartner keeps him under control.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs moves into full guard.
Schmellengartner trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmellengartner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmellengartner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner wants to stand but Jacobs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmellengartner won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmellengartner as he jumps to the side.
Schmellengartner throws a leg kick but Jacobs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.

It looks like Frenk Schmellengartner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmellengartner connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmellengartner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.

Schmellengartner gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Schmellengartner is controlling the position.

Jacobs decides to pull guard.

Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmellengartner defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is pulling down on Schmellengartner's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmellengartner, at least for the moment.
Schmellengartner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmellengartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmellengartner defends well.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Schmellengartner is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Schmellengartner controlling him for the moment.
Schmellengartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frenk Schmellengartner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Schmellengartner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
Schmellengartner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jacobs gets tackled into the cage by Schmellengartner. Schmellengartner maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frenk Schmellengartner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schmellengartner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Schmellengartner ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmellengartner also avoids with ease.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Schmellengartner counters with an outside leg kick.

Jacobs has Schmellengartner up against the cage in a clinch.

Jacobs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmellengartner uses from the top position.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmellengartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs controls Schmellengartner momentarily but Schmellengartner frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Frenk Schmellengartner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Schmellengartner slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jacobs steps into range and cracks Schmellengartner with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Schmellengartner flops backwards and Jacobs dives into his guard looking to finish!

Schmellengartner is rocked!
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Schmellengartner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
Schmellengartner seems to have got his legs back now.
Schmellengartner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacobs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmellengartner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs stands and throws Schmellengartner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schmellengartner taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Schmellengartner tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Jacobs.
Jacobs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schmellengartner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schmellengartner to see if he's OK.
Schmellengartner tries to escape but Jacobs is in control.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs cracks Schmellengartner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schmellengartner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jacobs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schmellengartner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schmellengartner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Schmellengartner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Jacobs clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmellengartner prevents it.
Schmellengartner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.

Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmellengartner tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmellengartner ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmellengartner is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Schmellengartner circles away and we're back to standing.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Jacobs.
Schmellengartner slips under a jab.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmellengartner circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Schmellengartner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frenk Schmellengartner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Schmellengartner wants to clinch.

Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmellengartner to the ground. Jacobs is now in Schmellengartner's guard.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Schmellengartner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Schmellengartner!
Jacobs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Schmellengartner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmellengartner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs looking to control.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacobs is trying to keep Schmellengartner in close.
Schmellengartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frenk Schmellengartner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schmellengartner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch up.
Jacobs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schmellengartner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmellengartner tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Schmellengartner slips a jab from Jacobs.

Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmellengartner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmellengartner blocks a jab.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schmellengartner.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.

Jacobs forces Schmellengartner back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs has picked Schmellengartner up - he's going for a ride! Jacobs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jacobs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schmellengartner is trying to stand.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Schmellengartner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacobs trying to control from Schmellengartner's half guard. Schmellengartner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thomas Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmellengartner is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmellengartner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frenk Schmellengartner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pushes down on Schmellengartner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jacobs is working for a kimura but Schmellengartner is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmellengartner is looking to escape.
Schmellengartner is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
Schmellengartner missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Jacobs!