PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 1337 p4p, 1899 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 195 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schullacks
vs
Ninja

180 cm
26
200
14 - 14 - 0

176 cm
37
187
19 - 15 - 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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ninja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja cracks Schullacks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ninja misses with a body shot.

Ninja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ninja is looking to work some ground and pound but Schullacks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Schullacks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Schullacks seems to be looking for submissions.
Ninja looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja has hold of Schullacks's hands but Schullacks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schullacks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja manages to get to full guard.
Schullacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Ninja wants to stand up but Schullacks is controlling him.
Schullacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks preventing the sweep.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja wants to stand and escape but Schullacks is having none of it.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja wants to stand but Schullacks is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks passes into half guard.
Schullacks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ninja defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ninja pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.
Schullacks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schullacks prevents Ninja from standing back up.

Schullacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schullacks is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schullacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to stand up here but Schullacks is controlling him well.
Schullacks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schullacks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ninja's head.
Schullacks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schullacks wants to control but Ninja is keeping him busy.
Ninja pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the body.
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Schullacks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schullacks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks throws a hook to the side of Ninja's head but Ninja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schullacks misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Ninja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schullacks sprawls well. Schullacks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Schullacks scores with a jab. Ninja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schullacks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ninja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks slips a straight right by Ninja.
Ninja cracks Schullacks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 defenses there by Ninja.
Ninja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ninja throws out a powerful jab.
Schullacks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Schullacks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schullacks is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Ninja is in close to Schullacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schullacks controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Ninja as he connects with a hook.
Schullacks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schullacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ninja shoots in but no luck this time.
Schullacks attempts a counter takedown but Ninja avoids it well and moves away.
Schullacks loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch.
Ninja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ninja has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja connects with a nice looking jab.
Schullacks lands a nice shot that snaps Ninja's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja works Schullacks's body with a nice hook.
Schullacks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schullacks shoots for a takedown but Ninja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ninja shoots in but Schullacks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schullacks takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks throws a hook but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja scores with a jab. Schullacks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schullacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schullacks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schullacks lands with a cross.
Ninja lands with a straight right. Schullacks didn't see that one coming.

Ninja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schullacks is looking to regain half guard here but Ninja keeps moving and retains side control.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Schullacks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ninja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja slows the pace down.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Schullacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schullacks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja taking a breather here.
Ninja trying to control the position but Schullacks is working away.
Ninja scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ninja landing a few strikes.
Ninja working the ground and pound.
Schullacks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schullacks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ninja trying to control the position but Schullacks is working away.
Ninja working away.
Schullacks is looking to regain half guard here but Ninja keeps moving and retains side control.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schullacks down.
Schullacks is looking for a sweep.
Ninja landing a few strikes.
Ninja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Schullacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ninja lands a nice forearm strike.
Ninja in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Schullacks is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Schullacks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schullacks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schullacks gets back to half guard.
Schullacks is looking to control Ninja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schullacks avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ninja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Schullacks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ninja to the mat! Ninja manages to get full guard.
Ninja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
Schullacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schullacks stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ninja pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.
Schullacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks stops Ninja from getting back to his feet.
Schullacks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schullacks trying to control from half guard but Ninja is working away.
Schullacks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Schullacks is working for a submission of some sort.
Ninja pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Ninja is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schullacks.
Schullacks walks into a jab.
Ninja punishes Schullacks's body with a nice straight punch.
Ninja tries to bum rush Schullacks with a series of wild strikes but Schullacks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schullacks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ninja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schullacks throws a hook but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja shoots in and drives through. Schullacks sprawls well.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schullacks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ninja's head backwards.
Ninja lands with a cross.

Ninja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ninja is in Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks has his hands on Ninja's head, controlling the position.
Ninja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schullacks pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schullacks's head.
Schullacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ninja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja controlling from the top position.
Schullacks controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja preventing the sweep.

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.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.

Schullacks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ninja is aware though and is defending well.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Schullacks is really struggling to control Ninja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murilo Ninja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schullacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Schullacks has momentary wrist control but Ninja slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ninja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninja 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
Murilo Ninja took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.