PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Smith
vs
Schwarzeneg

175 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
38
175 lbs
25 - 43 - 2

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.

Schwarzeneg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.

Smith has an active guard here but Schwarzeneg has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.

Schwarzeneg decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarzeneg controls the pace.

Schwarzeneg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Schwarzeneg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veli Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schwarzeneg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Schwarzeneg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Schwarzeneg any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Schwarzeneg walks into a jab.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzeneg was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.

Schwarzeneg feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Schwarzeneg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Schwarzeneg seems content to control.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg is controlling the pace.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Smith trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schwarzeneg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarzeneg is aware though and is defending well.

Schwarzeneg stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.

Schwarzeneg stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schwarzeneg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Schwarzeneg tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Schwarzeneg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwarzeneg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Schwarzeneg keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwarzeneg pinned against the cage. Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Schwarzeneg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veli Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smith gets caught napping as Schwarzeneg dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarzeneg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Schwarzeneg escapes and gets back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schwarzeneg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schwarzeneg's back!

Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schwarzeneg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
I really don't envy Schwarzeneg right now.
Schwarzeneg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.

Schwarzeneg manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice uppercut.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.

Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schwarzeneg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schwarzeneg has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Schwarzeneg stands up from Smith's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith tests Schwarzeneg's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Smith tries to sprawl but Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

Schwarzeneg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Veli Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schwarzeneg connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith trying to control but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schwarzeneg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg slows the pace down in half guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarzeneg is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.

Schwarzeneg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schwarzeneg is taking a breather. Smith 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Schwarzeneg is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwarzeneg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schwarzeneg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Schwarzeneg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schwarzeneg misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.

Smith is working an open guard so Schwarzeneg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schwarzeneg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwarzeneg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith working for a triangle but Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzeneg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Schwarzeneg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Schwarzeneg has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Schwarzeneg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veli Schwarzeneg!