PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny Schroeder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schroeder
vs
Klemen

179 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Schroeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schroeder keeps the fight on the outside.

Klemen has closed the distance and engaged Schroeder in a clinch.
Klemen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schroeder backwards.
Klemen lands a good knee to the midsection. Schroeder won't want to take too many of those.
Schroeder tries to pull guard but Klemen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schroeder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klemen to keep the fight standing.
Schroeder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klemen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Schroeder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroeder is working for takedown but Klemen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klemen.
Klemen stalling the fight.

Schroeder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Klemen uses from the top position.
Klemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Schroeder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schroeder keeping full guard, as Klemen tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Schroeder has his foot on Klemen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klemen works his way back into a safe position though.
Klemen throwing strikes from guard but Schroeder blocks nicely.
Schroeder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klemen is looking to stand up but Schroeder won't let him.
Schroeder controlling the position.
Klemen wants to control from the top but Schroeder keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adel Klemen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Klemen is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klemen's waist but Klemen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schroeder off to one side.

Klemen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schroeder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klemen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schroeder is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Klemen after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Klemen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klemen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schroeder.
A short left from Klemen.
Klemen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schroeder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klemen smiles and moves away.

Klemen moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klemen crunches a lovely knee into Schroeder's ribcage.
Klemen just leaning against Schroeder, taking a breather.
Klemen gets underhooks to prevent Schroeder's takedown attempt.
Klemen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Klemen lands a knee to the body.
Klemen scores with a knee to the head.
Klemen crunches a lovely knee into Schroeder's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Klemen.
Stalling in the clinch from Klemen.
Klemen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klemen.
Klemen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schroeders head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klemen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klemen with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tiny Schroeder has been cut.
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.
Klemen slowing the pace effectively.
Schroeder jumps guard but Klemen stands there with Schroeder around his waist. Schroeder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Klemen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiny Schroeder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A left and a right from Klemen both land. Nice combination.
Schroeder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klemen.
Klemen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schroeder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klemen wants to clinch.
Schroeder shoots in for a takedown but Klemen shows good takedown defense.
Klemen moves in looking to clinch but Schroeder pushes him off.
Schroeder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klemen.
Klemen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schroeder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiny Schroeder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schroeder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Klemen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klemen slows down the pace here.
Klemen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klemen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemen has Schroeder pressed against the cage, preventing Schroeder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Klemen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klemen lands a shoulder strike.
Schroeder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schroeder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klemen walks away with a smile on his face. Schroeder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klemen is looking to clinch but Schroeder is avoiding it.

Klemen forces Schroeder back against the cage and clinches.
Klemen lands a knee to the head.
Schroeder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klemen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Schroeder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Schroeder misses.

Klemen closes the distance and pushes Schroeder back into the cage.
Schroeder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klemen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schroeder is trying to drag Klemen to the mat but Klemen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klemen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemen lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klemen.
Klemen is pushing Schroeder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klemen digs a right hand underneath Schroeder's ribcage. Schroeder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Klemen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klemen landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen lands a left hand.
Klemen prevents the takedown attempt.
Klemen stalling against the cage.
Klemen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Klemen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adel Klemen.
Schroeder keeps the fight on the outside.
Klemen tries to clinch but Schroeder moves out of range.
Klemen tries to clinch up but Schroeder circles away and keeps his distance.
Adel Klemen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen tries to clinch but Schroeder is having none of it.

Klemen forces Schroeder back against the cage and clinches.
Klemen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adel Klemen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klemen.
A short right from Klemen.
Klemen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klemen has Schroeder pressed against the cage.
Klemen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klemen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schroeders head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schroeder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klemen scores with a shoulder strike.
Schroeder takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Klemen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiny Schroeder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Klemen rushes Schroeder and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Schroeder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Klemen is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Schroeder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Klemen wants to control but Schroeder postures up.
Klemen is looking to regain half guard here but Schroeder keeps moving and retains side control.
Schroeder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klemen can't do much from the bottom here.
Klemen is pushing Schroeder's head away, looking to escape. Schroeder manages to hold on to the position though.
Klemen is trying to control Schroeder's posture but Schroeder avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Klemen some visible discomfort.
Klemen is looking to regain half guard here but Schroeder keeps moving and retains side control.
Klemen is trying to control Schroeder's posture but Schroeder avoids it.
Schroeder tries to get to his feet but Klemen is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Schroeder in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schroeder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klemen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemen is trying to stand up here but Schroeder is controlling him well.

Schroeder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klemen tries to kick Schroeder off but Schroeder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schroeder wants to stand but Klemen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Klemen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Klemen tries to get to full guard but Schroeder has control of the leg.
Klemen is still trying to improve position.
Klemen tries to kick Schroeder off but Schroeder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen tries to get to full guard but Schroeder has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klemen can do anything to dispel that myth.

Schroeder seems to be looking for submissions.
Klemen is trying to stand back up but Schroeder is controlling him
Tiny Schroeder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schroeder trying to control from half guard but Klemen is working away.
Klemen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schroeder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klemen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schroeder is looking to take a break and control but Klemen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schroeder working over Klemen with some ground and pound. Klemen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen pushes Schroeder off looking to stand but Schroeder dives back in and keeps control.
Schroeder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klemen wants to control but Schroeder is keeping busy.
Klemen wants to get back to full guard.
Klemen is trying to stand back up but Schroeder is controlling him

Schroeder seems to be working for a kimura but Klemen defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klemen is not content to let Schroeder control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiny Schroeder.
I think Klemen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adel Klemen!