PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Racel Schmidit (ranked 6701 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do It For The Vine (ranked 6523 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schmidit
vs
It For The Vine

193 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Racel Schmidit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Do It For The Vine!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For The Vine cracks Schmidit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Racel Schmidit has been cut.
For The Vine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
For The Vine shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing For The Vine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmidit scores with a sloppy right hand. For The Vine should have avoided that one.

Schmidit takes the fight into the clinch.

Schmidit jumps guard.
Schmidit trying to control the position.

Schmidit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
For The Vine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidit trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmidit is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schmidit gets to his feet - For The Vine follows without any prompting.

For The Vine sends Schmidit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! For The Vine is motioning to the referee to let Schmidit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schmidit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidit throws a big counter combination but For The Vine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Schmidit takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schmidit jumps into guard, dragging For The Vine to the mat.
Schmidit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

For The Vine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schmidit dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For The Vine tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmidit looking to break For The Vine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. For The Vine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schmidit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.
Schmidit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Schmidit tightening his grip on For The Vine, looking for the choke.
Schmidit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For The Vine is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For The Vine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidit misses with an elbow to the head.
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
For The Vine prevents Schmidit from getting a body triangle.
Schmidit is really struggling to control For The Vine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
What can For The Vine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.
For The Vine avoids the strikes from Schmidit.

For The Vine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schmidit controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Racel Schmidit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Racel Schmidit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

For The Vine tries to bum rush Schmidit with a series of wild strikes but Schmidit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
For The Vine throws a right hand that Schmidit ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidit also avoids with ease.
Schmidit throws a series of punches but For The Vine avoids them all with ease.

For The Vine instigates a clinch.

Schmidit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

For The Vine drives through and clinches with Schmidit against the cage.
For The Vine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Schmidit jumps into guard, dragging For The Vine to the mat.
Schmidit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

For The Vine wants to stand up but Schmidit is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
For The Vine is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmidit in particular looking to stall.
For The Vine tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schmidit manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmidit controlling the position easily from mount.
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schmidit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schmidit looking to control but For The Vine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidit controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For The Vine is trying to stand up.
For The Vine tries to buck Schmidit off but Schmidit takes his back!
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.

Schmidit looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Schmidit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, For The Vine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit has full control of the position and if anything, For The Vine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmidit controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit has full control of the position and if anything, For The Vine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Racel Schmidit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Racel Schmidit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Schmidit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidit misses with a telegraphed body shot

and For The Vine counters with a crisp one two that drops Schmidit! For The Vine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schmidit to his feet! Schmidit is in big trouble!

Schmidit is rocked!
A combination from For The Vine does no damage.
Oh Schmidit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
For The Vine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmidit seems to have got his legs back now.

Schmidit tries to keep at a distance but For The Vine has taken the fight into the clinch.
For The Vine wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidit won't allow it.
Schmidit wants to take the fight to the mat but For The Vine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Schmidit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Schmidit pushes For The Vine up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that For The Vine can do to turn this around?
For The Vine has had enough of the clinch but Schmidit keeps him there for the moment.

Schmidit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from For The Vine as Schmidit shoots in.
Schmidit checks a leg kick nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidit shoots in for a double leg but For The Vine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Racel Schmidit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidit tries to pull guard but For The Vine won't allow it.

Schmidit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
For The Vine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schmidit working a defensive guard here.
Racel Schmidit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
For The Vine wants to get up but he can't break Schmidit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schmidit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Schmidit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
For The Vine wants to stand but Schmidit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmidit seems keen to control For The Vine's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Schmidit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. For The Vine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
For The Vine tries to circle away but Schmidit has him pinned against the cage.

Schmidit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
For The Vine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidit walks into a stiff left hand from For The Vine.
For The Vine drops Schmidit with a big left hand! Schmidit is injured, injured bad! For The Vine jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do It For The Vine!
Racel Schmidit spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah... is not this time I win. I hope to make a good fight in the next time.'.