PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorgeous Bob (ranked 2390 p4p, 253 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 4153 p4p, 375 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.

Bob
vs
Schmitt

180 cm
23
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schmitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Schmitt shoots in and drives through. Bob sprawls well.
Schmitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob avoids the body shot from Schmitt.

Schmitt closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob blocking some punches.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt lands a body shot.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Schmitt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bob seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schmitt can turn it around.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob can't get the takedown.
Bob avoiding damage as Schmitt throws knees to the body.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmitt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Bob misses with some punches.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmitt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorgeous Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.

Bob pulls guard effortlessly.
Schmitt looking to pass the guard.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmitt throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Schmitt being controlled here momentarily.
Schmitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schmitt preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt looking to pass the guard.

Schmitt drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Schmitt off! Schmitt jumps back into Bob's guard.
Schmitt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Schmitt preventing the sweep.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob has Schmitt pulled in close to control his posture.
Bob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Bob.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tumleh Schmitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schmitt misses with a few strikes there.

Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob avoiding damage as Schmitt throws knees to the body.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Schmitt lands a body punch.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Schmitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
Schmitt misses with the head strike.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Schmitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmitt doesn't seem phased though.
Schmitt throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Schmitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmitt tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Schmitt is looking to clinch.
Schmitt moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt throws a head kick that Bob semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmitt.

Bob feints and as Schmitt raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schmitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.

Schmitt throwing strikes but missing.
Schmitt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Schmitt forces his way into half guard.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Schmitt is very close to passing his half guard.
Bob gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schmitt preventing the sweep.
Schmitt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Malmi Aitta , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schmitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Schmitt tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Schmitt trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Bob is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmitt from advancing to side control.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schmitt connects with a couple of short punches.
Tumleh Schmitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmitt wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Schmitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schmitt is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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.
Schmitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schmitt controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Bob works over Schmitt with some ground and pound from guard.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Schmitt wants to sweep but no luck.

Schmitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmitt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tumleh Schmitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Schmitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
Bob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.

Bob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmitt on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmitt's guard now, I'm sure.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Schmitt.
Bob is stalling in the full guard.
Bob lands a couple of digs.
Schmitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to control from the top but Schmitt keeps moving.
Schmitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
Bob distracts Schmitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Schmitt keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Schmitt is rocked!
Bob lands a couple of elbows.
Schmitt is still in real trouble! Can Bob finish him?
Bob is in close to Schmitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob gets to his feet and stands over Schmitt, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schmitt felt that one! Bob unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schmitt from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!