PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rinat Crocodilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rinat Crocodilov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Crocodilov
vs
Schilling

185 cm
25
201 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

186 cm
27
197 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rinat Crocodilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling lands a lovely overhand right.
Crocodilov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schilling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocodilov throws out the jab.
Schilling is looking for the big counter here.
We've been informed that Schilling has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Crocodilov does no damage.
Schilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crocodilov.
Crocodilov drops his hands momentarily and Schilling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schilling throws a front kick aimed at Crocodilov's knee but Crocodilov avoids it well.
Schilling misses with an uppercut. Crocodilov saw that one coming.
Crocodilov digs a good hook to Schilling's body.
Schilling lands with a straight right. Crocodilov didn't see that one coming.
Schilling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crocodilov is looking to counter punch.
Crocodilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schilling connects with a leg kick. Crocodilov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schilling misses with a leg kick.
Schilling throws a shot from downtown. Crocodilov moves away and avoids it.
Crocodilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilov throws a series of strikes that have Schilling backpedaling.
Schilling works over Crocodilov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Crocodilov's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schilling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crocodilov throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schilling lands with a straight right. Crocodilov didn't see that one coming.
Schilling lands with a good body shot.
Crocodilov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crocodilov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crocodilov.
Crocodilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Schilling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schilling keeps control of Crocodilov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schilling prevents Crocodilov from breaking the clinch.
Schilling scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Crocodilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schilling.
Crocodilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crocodilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schilling lands a jab.

Crocodilov is rocked!
Rinat Crocodilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crocodilov to the canvas! Crocodilov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Schilling keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schilling!
After the fight, Joe Schilling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.