PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 877 p4p, 1240 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 127 p4p, 175 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ninja
vs
Schullacks

176 cm
40
187
27 - 21 - 0

180 cm
29
200
21 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks walks into a stiff left hand from Ninja.

Schullacks gets tackled into the cage by Ninja. Ninja maintains the clinch.
Ninja scores with a shoulder strike.
Schullacks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ninja is working Schullacks over against the cage.
Ninja prevents the takedown attempt.
Ninja avoiding damage.
Ninja blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ninja.
Ninja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ninja lands an uppercut.
Schullacks tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Schullacks back against the cage.

Ninja has picked Schullacks up - he's going for a ride! Ninja dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ninja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schullacks has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Schullacks is having none of it.
Ninja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ninja working Schullacks over with strikes.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schullacks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ninja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
Ninja controlling the action here.
Ninja is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Ninja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schullacks is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
Ninja is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
We've been hearing that Ninja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ninja is taking a breather. Schullacks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ninja winds up and cracks Schullacks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schullacks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Ninja winds up and cracks Schullacks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Ninja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Ninja keeps him under control.
Well, if Ninja is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ninja working Schullacks over with strikes.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Schullacks defending well.
Schullacks trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
Ninja prevents Schullacks from improving his position.
Schullacks is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Ninja there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is holding on to half guard well.
Schullacks trying to control here.
Ninja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ninja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schullacks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schullacks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ninja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ninja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ninja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja stays in close to Schullacks's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Schullacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Schullacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.

Ninja wriggles free and stands up.
Schullacks swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Schullacks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schullacks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schullacks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ninja tests Schullacks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Schullacks misses its intended target.

Schullacks gets caught napping as Ninja dives in and scores a takedown. Schullacks manages to retain guard.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schullacks can do to turn this around?
Ninja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks pulls Ninja in close to his closed guard and prevents Ninja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Ninja is defending well.

Schullacks is looking for a kimura but Ninja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schullacks to get the leverage.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is in close to Ninja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schullacks is looking to pass into half guard but Ninja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ninja is in guard.

Schullacks keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has momentary wrist control but Ninja slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Schullacks's brow.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard.

Schullacks trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Schullacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ninja pulls Schullacks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja wants to stand but Schullacks is controlling the position.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ninja dives in and grabs Schullacks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schullacks pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Schullacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schullacks.
Ninja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.

Schullacks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ninja cracks Schullacks with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is pulling down on Ninja's head. It's preventing any offense from Ninja, at least for the moment.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja pushing down on Schullacks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schullacks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninja's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to break free.
Schullacks trying to control.
Ninja is trying to stand back up.
Can Ninja hold on?! Schullacks is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ninja is trying to stand back up.
Ninja can't escape the position.

Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.
Ninja is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has the hooks in. Ninja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja tries to escape but Schullacks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schullacks is landing with strikes. Ninja can't take much more of this.
Schullacks throwing sloppy strikes.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja wants to control his opponent's hands but Schullacks gets his hands free.
Ninja trying to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in full control for now.
Schullacks punishes Ninja with strikes from the back mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.

Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.
Schullacks not allowing Ninja to control his hands.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.

Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.

Schullacks is persistently looking for the submission but Ninja is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Murilo Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Schullacks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ninja defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murilo Ninja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja trying to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in full control for now.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Even with his hooks in, Schullacks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja tries to roll but Schullacks sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murilo Ninja waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.