PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Schneeweiss (ranked 3722 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khon Saroth (ranked 24882 p4p, 0 weight class). Khon Saroth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Schneeweiss
vs
Saroth

179 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

172 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Schneeweiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khon Saroth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saroth stuffs the takedown attempt from Schneeweiss. Schneeweiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Saroth is looking to clinch but Schneeweiss is avoiding it.

Schneeweiss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saroth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Saroth working for a triangle but Schneeweiss defends it easily.
Schneeweiss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeweiss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saroth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schneeweiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saroth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneeweiss is one step ahead there.
Schneeweiss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schneeweiss throws an elbow that misses. Saroth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schneeweiss's guard. Nice move by Saroth!

Schneeweiss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saroth wants to stand and escape but instead Schneeweiss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Schneeweiss stands up from Saroth's guard - Schneeweiss perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saroth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schneeweiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saroth somewhat.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saroth but Saroth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saroth tries to clinch there but Schneeweiss circles away.
Schneeweiss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schneeweiss shoots in and drives through. Saroth sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Schneeweiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schneeweiss darts in and clinches Saroth up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schneeweiss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schneeweiss won't allow Saroth to sweep him here.

Saroth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schneeweiss stacks Saroth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schneeweiss!
Schneeweiss works to advance to full mount. Saroth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schneeweiss content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneeweiss lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Schneeweiss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saroth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saroth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schneeweiss leaves Saroth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schneeweiss is looking to counter the offense by Saroth and move into the clinch.

Schneeweiss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saroth!
Saroth tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schneeweiss tightening his grip on Saroth, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeweiss has the hooks in. Saroth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Schneeweiss looking for the choke from the back.
Schneeweiss missing with strikes.
Schneeweiss biding his time, controlling Saroth.
Saroth wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Saroth right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroth trying to control the position but Schneeweiss manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schneeweiss is throwing shots to the body but Saroth manages to wriggle free. Schneeweiss pounces on him again and ends up in Saroth's guard.

Schneeweiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.

Schneeweiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schneeweiss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saroth wants to improve his position but instead Schneeweiss has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Schneeweiss dominated that second round.
That's time! Schneeweiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Schneeweiss moves into the clinch successfully.

Schneeweiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saroth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Schneeweiss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saroth is pressed up against the cage. Schneeweiss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saroth down to the mat. Saroth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saroth throws a right hand that Schneeweiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneeweiss also avoids with ease.
Saroth misses with a takedown attempt

and Schneeweiss moves into the clinch.
Saroth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khon Saroth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schneeweiss has hold of one of Saroth's legs. Saroth is fighting the takedown attempt but Schneeweiss gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saroth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schneeweiss controls the pace.

Schneeweiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saroth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeweiss lands a couple of digs.
Saroth can't keep his opponent in guard - Schneeweiss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schneeweiss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schneeweiss works his way into side control.
Saroth is trying to work for a sweep but Schneeweiss has mounted him!
Schneeweiss looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss throws a sloppy strike and Saroth uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Saroth has ended up in Schneeweiss's guard.
Schneeweiss managing to control the position.
Schneeweiss wants to stand and escape but Saroth is having none of it.

Schneeweiss is looking for a triangle but Saroth pushes his legs off easily.
Schneeweiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saroth manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss pushing down on Saroth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saroth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schneeweiss passes to side control.
Saroth is looking to get back to his feet here but Schneeweiss is keeping cool and he's managed to take Saroth's back.
Saroth avoids the strikes from Schneeweiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Schneeweiss is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Saroth with him. Saroth is trying to defend but Schneeweiss has an arm under the chin now! Saroth grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wolfgang Schneeweiss!