PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes to the cage accompanied by t.i and ludacris-wish you would. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drone
vs
Schwarzeneg

225 cm
45
262 lbs
42 - 35 - 1

181 cm
47
190 lbs
36 - 58 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 58 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drone to see if he's OK.
Drone is trying to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drone is holding Schwarzeneg down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Drone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schwarzeneg gets to mount! Drone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Schwarzeneg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drone is trying to escape back to his feet but Schwarzeneg uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Drone is trying to work for a sweep but Schwarzeneg has mounted him!
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Drone actively working from the bottom here.
Drone wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schwarzeneg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Schwarzeneg prevents Drone from improving his position.
Drone wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drone is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
Drone is looking to control Schwarzeneg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drone avoid being mounted?
Drone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg controlling the pace.
Drone wants to get back to full guard but Schwarzeneg has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone prevents Schwarzeneg from moving into mount.

Schwarzeneg stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Schwarzeneg clinches up with Drone and pushes him back against the cage.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Drone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drone lands a right hand.

Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt
and Drone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - Drone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drone scores with a shoulder strike.
Drone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Drone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schwarzeneg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schwarzeneg manages to circle out of the way.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown

and Drone counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.

Drone is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg is defending well.

Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drone tries for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to escape but Drone is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Drone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Drone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwarzeneg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schwarzeneg misses with a strike from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Roger Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.

Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drone avoids the strikes from the bottom by Schwarzeneg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drone off and has taken his back!
Drone tries to escape but Schwarzeneg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schwarzeneg lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Drone is keeping busy.
Drone is in bad spot here.
Schwarzeneg has good solid back control here.
Drone is trying to stand back up.
Drone covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
Can Drone hold on?! Schwarzeneg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drone is covering up but some of the strikes from Schwarzeneg are getting through and doing damage.
Drone turns into Schwarzeneg and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drone wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.

Drone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schwarzeneg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schwarzeneg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schwarzeneg!

Drone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Schwarzeneg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drone.
Drone being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but Drone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drone continues to drive forward.
Drone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzeneg.
Drone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Drone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg shoots and misses
and Drone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Drone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drone blocks a head kick by Schwarzeneg.
It appears Drone was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Drone.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drone pinned against the cage. Drone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schwarzeneg avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Drone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarzeneg throws a leg kick
and Drone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Drone circles away easily
and Drone counters with a one-two to the body.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drone counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Schwarzeneg badly! Drone follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Schwarzeneg out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Drone finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Drone!
A less than humble Tyson Drone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.