PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anibal Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schubert Schuttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcmahon
vs
Schuttler

170 cm
23
279 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anibal Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Schubert Schuttler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schuttler.
Mcmahon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schuttler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Schuttler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mcmahon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schuttler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schuttler staying calm.

Schuttler decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuttler throws a lazy body kick

and Mcmahon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schuttler!

Schuttler explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuttler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcmahon.

Schuttler scores with a takedown into Mcmahon's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schuttler is one step ahead there.
Mcmahon is working hard here to advance position.
Schuttler wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
Schuttler content to stall in guard here.
Schuttler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcmahon's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmahon manages to get to full guard.

Schuttler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcmahon, up you get!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mcmahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuttler wants to clinch.

Schuttler shoots in and bounces Mcmahon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Mcmahon keeping moving, preventing Schuttler from controlling successfully.

Mcmahon has his foot on Schuttler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schuttler works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schuttler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcmahon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Schuttler trying to control but Mcmahon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schuttler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schuttler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schuttler working a defensive guard here.
Mcmahon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcmahon lands a couple of elbows.
Mcmahon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcmahon wanted to stand there but Schuttler had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schubert Schuttler dominated that round.
That's time! Mcmahon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schuttler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcmahon to the mat! Mcmahon manages to get full guard.
Mcmahon keeping moving, preventing Schuttler from controlling successfully.
Schuttler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcmahon is retaining full guard.
Mcmahon keeping moving, preventing Schuttler from controlling successfully.
Schuttler postures up.
Mcmahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcmahon is pulling down on Schuttler's head to control his posture.
Schuttler wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcmahon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schuttler trying to control but Mcmahon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcmahon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schuttler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcmahon 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.
Mcmahon is trying to control the position but Schuttler postures up.
Mcmahon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcmahon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schuttler.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcmahon really is a fat lump.
Schuttler tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcmahon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Schuttler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schuttler lands in his opponent's guard.
Schuttler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcmahon is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schuttler is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcmahon has wrist control.
Mcmahon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schuttler is one step ahead there.
Schuttler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schubert Schuttler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcmahon controls Schuttler momentarily but Schuttler frees himself.
Schuttler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcmahon has control of Schuttler's left arm, preventing Schuttler from doing any damage.
Schuttler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcmahon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcmahon is on top in guard.

The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Schuttler. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schuttler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcmahon manages to get himself to full guard.

Schuttler wants to get up but he can't break Mcmahon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schuttler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcmahon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schuttler is now in half guard.
Schuttler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmahon keeps working.
Mcmahon trying to hold on to Schuttler's head to control him but Schuttler postures up.
Schuttler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcmahon defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcmahon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Schuttler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schuttler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcmahon is looking to control Schuttler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcmahon avoid being mounted?
Mcmahon manages to get to full guard.
Schuttler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmahon seems keen to control Schuttler's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schubert Schuttler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schuttler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcmahon did well to prevent Schuttler getting side control.
Mcmahon wants to control but Schuttler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcmahon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcmahon.
Schuttler stopping the sweep attempt from Mcmahon.
Schuttler is stalling in the full guard.
Schuttler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schuttler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schuttler tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schuttler is looking for a sweep. Mcmahon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mcmahon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mcmahon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schuttler is just riding it out for now. Mcmahon eventually gives up the hold.
Schuttler is looking for a sweep. Mcmahon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcmahon is controlling the pace.

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.
Schuttler is looking for a sweep. Mcmahon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schuttler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcmahon tries to stand but Schuttler is controlling from the bottom.
Mcmahon landing with the ground and pound.
Mcmahon is looking to stand up but Schuttler won't let him.
Mcmahon is working Schuttler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Mcmahon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schuttler, up you get!

Schuttler gets caught flat footed, as Mcmahon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schuttler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Mcmahon gets to his feet - Schuttler follows without any prompting.

Schuttler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schuttler wants to take a breather but Mcmahon is having none of it.
Mcmahon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schuttler is working away from the top position though.
Schuttler prevents Mcmahon from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schuttler wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcmahon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcmahon keeping hold of Schuttler's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcmahon wants to sweep but Schuttler has passed to side control!
Mcmahon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mcmahon stands up out of the half guard.
Mcmahon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schuttler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcmahon somewhat.

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 Anibal Mcmahon.
Well Schuttler 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schubert Schuttler!