PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko's entrance music is Arch Enemy - Nemesis. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morko
vs
Schwarzeneg

176 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

181 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg has control of Morko's left arm, preventing Morko from doing any damage.
Morko postures up.

Schwarzeneg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarzeneg swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Morko gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morko.

Morko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Morko to the mat but Morko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Morko wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko misses with an elbow strike.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch.
Morko tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.

Morko darts in and clinches Schwarzeneg up against the ropes.

Morko breaks the clinch.

Morko pushes Schwarzeneg up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg lands an elbow inside that Morko shrugs off.

It looks like Esko Morko has been cut.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Morko won't allow it.

Morko is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Schwarzeneg can't fight it off and eventually Morko manages to take the fight to the floor. Schwarzeneg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Morko is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg trying to keep a closed guard but Morko is proving a slippery customer.

Schwarzeneg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzeneg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morko throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morko trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schwarzeneg thows a huge punch but Morko dodges it nicely.
Schwarzeneg wants to free his trapped foot but Morko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morko.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Morko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzeneg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Schwarzeneg stands up from Morko's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.

Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of nice shots.

Schwarzeneg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzeneg is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko wants to get back to his feet.
Morko is staying active underneath Schwarzeneg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schwarzeneg.
Morko gets back to full guard.
Morko working a defensive guard here.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Morko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esko Morko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Morko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morko scores with a jab to the jaw.

Morko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morko wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Morko postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Schwarzeneg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schwarzeneg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morko cracks Schwarzeneg with a solid left hand.
Morko working some strikes from top position.
Morko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morko 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.
Morko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schwarzeneg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Morko is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morko scoring with some ground and pound.
Morko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzeneg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morko postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schwarzeneg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Morko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
Morko tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Morko has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morko's head.
Schwarzeneg prevents Morko from improving his position.
Morko is trying to stand back up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him
Morko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schwarzeneg manages to pass to mount!
Schwarzeneg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but Morko wriggling away.
Schwarzeneg with shots to the head and body - Morko looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morko can't escape the position.
Morko regains half guard.
Morko is trying to stand.
Schwarzeneg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morko won't allow Schwarzeneg to pass to mount.

Morko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneg controlling the pace.
Roger Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up.
Morko is looking to clinch but Schwarzeneg is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Morko.
Morko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Schwarzeneg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morko's guard.
Morko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Morko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwarzeneg manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Morko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Morko instigates a clinch.
Morko can't break the clinch.
Morko taking a breather.

Morko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwarzeneg regains guard immediately.
Schwarzeneg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morko is one step ahead there.

Schwarzeneg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but Morko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morko, right into the meat.
Schwarzeneg shoots and misses
and Morko counters with a three punch combo that has Schwarzeneg backing up. Schwarzeneg nods at Morko to acknowledge the strikes.

Morko drives through and clinches with Schwarzeneg against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg has Morko pressed against the ropes, preventing Morko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Morko lands with a short shot to the head.

Morko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morko throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Morko throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
Morko blocks a leg kick.
Morko is looking to clinch.
Schwarzeneg keeps the fight on the outside.
Morko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Morko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morko won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
Morko postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position but Morko postures up.

Schwarzeneg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morko won't allow Schwarzeneg to get back to his feet.
Morko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep here but Morko controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown
and Morko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schwarzeneg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morko moves in looking to clinch but Schwarzeneg pushes him off.
Schwarzeneg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Morko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schwarzeneg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Schwarzeneg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Morko is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Morko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schwarzeneg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schwarzeneg is stalling here. Morko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schwarzeneg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Schwarzeneg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morko working the body and head with strikes.
Schwarzeneg is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko is looking to take a break and control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Morko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morko is looking to take a break and control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Schwarzeneg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Morko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwarzeneg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morko advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Morko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Morko!