PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Schiessenkopf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiessenkopf comes to the cage accompanied by Goldberg Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Schiessenkopf
vs
Hendriks

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norman Schiessenkopf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johhny Hendriks!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schiessenkopf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hendriks trying to control the position but instead, Schiessenkopf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendriks into the cage.
Schiessenkopf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendriks prevents it.

Schiessenkopf pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schiessenkopf is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schiessenkopf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendriks is aware though and is defending well.
Hendriks throwing strikes from guard but Schiessenkopf blocks nicely.

Hendriks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schiessenkopf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendriks has managed to get both his arms back between Schiessenkopf's legs - danger averted.

Schiessenkopf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendriks defends it easily.
Schiessenkopf controlling Hendriks's posture.

Schiessenkopf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schiessenkopf keeping full guard, as Hendriks tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendriks looking to sit in guard and control but Schiessenkopf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiessenkopf looking to sit in guard and control but Hendriks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schiessenkopf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendriks is aware though and is defending well.

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

Schiessenkopf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendriks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendriks is looking to work some ground and pound but Schiessenkopf has wrist control.

Schiessenkopf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendriks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Schiessenkopf working for submissions but it's allowed Hendriks to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendriks is looking to advance position but Schiessenkopf won't allow it.
Schiessenkopf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hendriks is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendriks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schiessenkopf's head.
Schiessenkopf is not content to let Hendriks control the position.

Schiessenkopf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendriks thows a huge punch but Schiessenkopf dodges it nicely.

Schiessenkopf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendriks pulls his head out easily.
Schiessenkopf gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendriks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendriks trying to control but Schiessenkopf is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schiessenkopf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendriks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendriks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendriks connects with a single shot there.
Schiessenkopf works the jab nicely.
Jab from Schiessenkopf.
Norman Schiessenkopf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiessenkopf looks to land a combination but Hendriks avoids it well.

Hendriks tries to keep at a distance but Schiessenkopf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schiessenkopf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendriks just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schiessenkopf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schiessenkopf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hendriks trying to control but Schiessenkopf is working from the bottom.
Hendriks wants to pass the guard but Schiessenkopf is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendriks trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiessenkopf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendriks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendriks throwing strikes but missing.
Hendriks trying to control but Schiessenkopf is working from the bottom.

Schiessenkopf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Schiessenkopf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendriks defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendriks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schiessenkopf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendriks can do to turn this around?
Schiessenkopf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schiessenkopf keeping moving, preventing Hendriks from controlling successfully.
Hendriks throws a big right hand that misses.

Schiessenkopf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendriks is aware though and is defending well.
Schiessenkopf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schiessenkopf working for a triangle but Hendriks defends it easily.
Schiessenkopf controlling Hendriks's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hendriks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Hendriks lands a big right hand that sends Schiessenkopf crashing to the mat! Hendriks stays standing though and waves Schiessenkopf back to his feet!

Schiessenkopf is rocked!

Norman Schiessenkopf's cut is getting worse.
Hendriks ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Schiessenkopf out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johhny Hendriks!