PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Schwartzmuller (ranked 24635 p4p, 713 weight class) and Obadele Haynes (ranked 24173 p4p, 714 weight class). 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.

Schwartzmuller
vs
Haynes

175 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Schwartzmuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Obadele Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haynes has managed to clinch.

Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Haynes scores with a head kick.
Haynes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Haynes clinches up with Schwartzmuller and pushes him back against the ropes.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
Schwartzmuller taking a breather.
Schwartzmuller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Schwartzmuller breaks the clinch.

Schwartzmuller gets tackled into the ropes by Haynes. Haynes maintains the clinch.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwartzmuller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Schwartzmuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Haynes looking to throw knees to the head but Schwartzmuller is blocking nicely.
Schwartzmuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwartzmuller avoids it.

Schwartzmuller pulls guard effortlessly.
Haynes wants to control from the top but Schwartzmuller keeps moving.
Haynes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haynes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwartzmuller is proving hard to escape from.
Schwartzmuller wants to get back to his feet but Haynes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwartzmuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.

Schwartzmuller drives through and clinches with Haynes against the ropes.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haynes lands a jab to the head.

Schwartzmuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Schwartzmuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schwartzmuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haynes avoids it.
A hook to the body from Haynes.
Schwartzmuller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Haynes.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
Haynes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schwartzmuller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwartzmuller's face.

It looks like Hans Schwartzmuller has been cut.
Schwartzmuller is breathing heavily.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
Haynes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haynes swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwartzmuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haynes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haynes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.

Haynes breaks from the clinch.

Schwartzmuller has closed the distance and engaged Haynes in a clinch.

Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwartzmuller avoids the head kick by Haynes.

Haynes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Haynes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short left from Haynes.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Haynes lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller avoiding damage as Haynes throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haynes.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwartzmuller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwartzmuller can't break the clinch.
Haynes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwartzmuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwartzmuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Haynes.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Haynes has had enough of the clinch but Schwartzmuller keeps him there for the moment.
Haynes connects with a knee to the head.
Haynes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Haynes.

Haynes breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadele Haynes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Schwartzmuller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haynes lands a leg kick that knocks Schwartzmuller off balance momentarily.
Schwartzmuller slips a jab from Haynes.

Haynes closes the distance and clinches.
Haynes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obadele Haynes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller is looking to control Haynes's arms but Haynes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwartzmuller has his back to the ropes.
Haynes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Haynes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwartzmuller scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartzmuller can't find room to land a body shot as Haynes controls the action.
Haynes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwartzmuller trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haynes.
Haynes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwartzmuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Schwartzmuller breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartzmuller has managed to clinch.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
Schwartzmuller stalling.
Haynes avoiding damage as Schwartzmuller throws knees to the body.
Haynes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Haynes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwartzmuller's brow.
Schwartzmuller trying to land knees to the body.

Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hans Schwartzmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schwartzmuller rushes Haynes and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but Schwartzmuller blocks with his arms.
Haynes lands with a right to the head.
Schwartzmuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haynes.
A nice left hand lands by Haynes.

Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haynes is looking to land body kicks.
Haynes scores with a head kick. Schwartzmuller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haynes as he jumps to the side.
Haynes with the counter takedown but Schwartzmuller avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haynes connects with a high kick.

Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwartzmuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Haynes.
Schwartzmuller tries to pull guard but Haynes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schwartzmuller drops back down to his feet.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Haynes misses with a knee to the head.
Haynes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwartzmuller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Haynes.
Schwartzmuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes lands a nice knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller takes a knee right on the jaw!

Haynes breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwartzmuller is looking for a counter combo.

Schwartzmuller forces Haynes back against the ropes and clinches.
Schwartzmuller taking a breather.

Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haynes throws a body punch but Schwartzmuller moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Schwartzmuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haynes. Schwartzmuller does a little dance to reset his feet.

Schwartzmuller instigates a clinch.
Haynes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haynes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwartzmuller's defenses.

Schwartzmuller pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Haynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwartzmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haynes just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Schwartzmuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haynes connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Haynes.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Haynes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Haynes clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Haynes.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schwartzmuller looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Haynes manages to break the clinch.
Schwartzmuller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haynes as he avoids it easily.
Haynes keeps Schwartzmuller at a distance using the push kick.
Haynes throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadele Haynes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Schwartzmuller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Haynes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Schwartzmuller instigates a clinch.
Haynes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haynes trying to land knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haynes is defending well for now.
Schwartzmuller stalling.
Haynes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haynes landing knees to the head.
Schwartzmuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haynes is keeping busy.
Schwartzmuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haynes avoids it.
Haynes scores with a shot to the side of Schwartzmuller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartzmuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haynes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller tries to pull guard but Haynes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schwartzmuller drops back down to his feet.
Haynes scores with a shot to the side of Schwartzmuller's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Haynes breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes pushes Schwartzmuller away with a front kick.
Hans Schwartzmuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schwartzmuller forces Haynes back against the ropes and clinches.
Haynes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwartzmuller backwards.
Schwartzmuller is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
A short uppercut from Haynes.
Schwartzmuller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller trying to control the position but instead, Haynes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schwartzmuller into the ropes.
Haynes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Haynes.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haynes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schwartzmuller's face.

Hans Schwartzmuller's cut is getting worse.
Haynes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Haynes manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a one two combo.
Haynes connects with a high kick.
Haynes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwartzmuller's sensitive parts.
Haynes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Schwartzmuller rushes Haynes and presses him up against the ropes.
Schwartzmuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haynes.
Haynes scores a nice knee to the body.
Haynes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwartzmuller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haynes.
Haynes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwartzmuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schwartzmuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haynes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haynes obliges.
Haynes landing knees to the body.
Haynes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haynes landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwartzmuller backwards.

Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
Haynes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwartzmuller blocks a head kick by Haynes.

Haynes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schwartzmuller has had enough of the clinch but Haynes keeps him there for the moment.
Haynes tries to circle away but Schwartzmuller has him pinned against the ropes.
Schwartzmuller trying to stall but Haynes improves his position.
Haynes landing knees to the body.
Haynes with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller taking a breather.
Haynes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller tries to pull guard but Haynes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schwartzmuller drops back down to his feet.
Hans Schwartzmuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Schwartzmuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes lands with a left to the head.
Schwartzmuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haynes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haynes connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Haynes.
Haynes lands a damaging elbow.

Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Haynes takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwartzmuller presses Haynes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Haynes.
Haynes scores with a knee to the head.
Haynes works on Schwartzmuller's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haynes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Haynes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obadele Haynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haynes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obadele Haynes!
Obadele Haynes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.