PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 1249 p4p, 2447 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 193 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Schullacks
vs
O Madsen

180 cm
24
200
10 - 10 - 0

180 cm
32
197
13 - 16 - 0

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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Madsen needs to keep his hands up - Schullacks had a free shot at his head there.
Schullacks lands a nice shot that snaps O Madsen's head back.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Madsen.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schullacks as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Schullacks does it's job there.
Schullacks swings for the body but O Madsen moves out of range.
And O Madsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Schullacks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Madsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Schullacks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schullacks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
O Madsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schullacks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schullacks wants it to stay on the feet.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen throws a sloppy head kick and Schullacks moves out of range easily.
O Madsen lands with a hook. Schullacks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Madsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schullacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Madsen takes one on the button.
O Madsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Schullacks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Madsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks throws a good cross that connects.
Schullacks misses with a body shot.
Vern Schullacks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schullacks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Madsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schullacks takes a swing at O Madsen's ribcage but misses.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but Schullacks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Madsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Madsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Madsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schullacks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Madsen somewhat.
Schullacks cracks O Madsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Madsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Madsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schullacks swivels and escapes.
O Madsen shoots for a takedown but Schullacks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Madsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schullacks avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Schullacks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schullacks.

O Madsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schullacks!
Schullacks can't do much from the bottom here.
Schullacks manages to work his way to half guard, despite O Madsen's best efforts.
O Madsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Madsen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
O Madsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schullacks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Madsen tries to pass to full mount but Schullacks defends it.
Schullacks wants to control but O Madsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schullacks moves into full guard.
O Madsen is fighting to break Schullacks's control of his arms but Schullacks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
O Madsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schullacks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Madsen.
Schullacks managing to control the position.
O Madsen trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Schullacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Madsen.
Schullacks lands with a nice body punch.
O Madsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schullacks scores with a hook to the body. O Madsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schullacks sprawls well. Schullacks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Madsen gets slowly back to his feet.
O Madsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Madsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Schullacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schullacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schullacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Madsen manages to avoid it.
Schullacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Madsen at a distance.
O Madsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schullacks on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Schullacks dominated that round.
That's time! Schullacks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

O Madsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Madsen is working away from the top position though.
O Madsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schullacks defending well though.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but O Madsen is controlling well.
Schullacks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Madsen can do to turn this around?
O Madsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schullacks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schullacks trying to hold on to O Madsen's head to control him but O Madsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is looking for a sweep. O Madsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from O Madsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks tries to get to full guard but O Madsen has control of the leg.
O Madsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schullacks keeping control of the position.
O Madsen drops an elbow to the side of Schullacks's head.
O Madsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schullacks trying to control from the bottom.
O Madsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Madsen is working away from the top position though.
O Madsen is looking to take a break and control but Schullacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks moves into full guard.
O Madsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schullacks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schullacks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Madsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schullacks 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.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Madsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schullacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks trying to control but O Madsen is working from the bottom.
Schullacks lands a couple of digs.
Schullacks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Madsen's head.

O Madsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schullacks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schullacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schullacks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schullacks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schullacks pushing down on O Madsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schullacks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks uses his free foot to push down on O Madsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for O Madsen.
O Madsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schullacks won't let O Madsen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schullacks working the ground and pound effectively.
Schullacks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Madsen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schullacks scoring with strikes but O Madsen is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Schullacks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schullacks, as that shot connected.
O Madsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Schullacks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Madsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Madsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Madsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mark O Madsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but O Madsen is just out of range.
O Madsen goes for a double leg but Schullacks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schullacks continues to drive forward.
O Madsen moves out of range as Schullacks strikes.
O Madsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schullacks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Madsen somewhat.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen moves forwards but Schullacks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schullacks lunges at O Madsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Madsen's hand.
Schullacks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schullacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Madsen at a distance.
O Madsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Madsen tries for a takedown but Schullacks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schullacks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Madsen's hands.

O Madsen is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks drops O Madsen with a naaaaasty hook - O Madsen is in real trouble here! Schullacks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern Schullacks!
After winning the bout, Vern Schullacks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.