PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Sharpe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schultz
vs
Sharpe

200 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sharpe clinches with his opponent.
Sharpe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Schultz manages to break the clinch.
David Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Schultz back into the cage.

Schultz breaks from the clinch.

Schultz gets tackled into the cage by Sharpe. Sharpe maintains the clinch.

Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Sharpe. Those never looked like landing.
Sharpe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Schultz stands up and beckons Sharpe to join him on the feet.
A big left from Schultz misses.

Schultz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sharpe is trying to defend but Schultz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sharpe because Schultz loaded up on that one.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Schultz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharpe, which made it look bad.
Schultz shoots for a takedown but Sharpe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sharpe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schultz.
Sharpe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe looks to land a body kick but Schultz moved away.
Schultz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharpe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Sharpe rushes Schultz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to pull guard but Sharpe holds him up against the cage and eventually Schultz drops back down to his feet.
Sharpe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Schultz prevents Sharpe from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to pull guard but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe is breathing heavily.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schultz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Schultz has Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz goes for a takedown attempt but Sharpe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Schultz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sharpe tries to sprawl but Schultz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schultz seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharpe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sharpe checks a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schultz dives in for a single leg takedown but Sharpe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Schultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharpe slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sharpe has managed to clinch.

Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Sharpe is avoiding it.
Alvaro Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharpe working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Schultz moves into the clinch.

Schultz breaks the clinch.

Schultz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharpe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schultz is in Sharpe's guard.
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharpe working a defensive guard here.
Schultz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schultz gets to his feet. Sharpe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Sharpe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schultz connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz tries to land a front kick but Sharpe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schultz looks for a takedown but Sharpe sprawls well.
Sharpe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schultz defends it well.
David Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharpe swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Sharpe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schultz tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sharpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz moves out of range as Sharpe strikes.
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharpe tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharpe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
Sharpe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Schultz pulls guard effortlessly.
Alvaro Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultz's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Schultz!