PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Schabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Paredes
vs
Schabb

201 cm
18
236 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandro Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Schabb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes tries to clinch up.
Schabb looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schabb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Paredes darts in and clinches Schabb up against the cage.
Schabb is pressed up against the cage. Paredes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schabb down to the mat. Schabb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paredes tries to clinch but Schabb is having none of it.

Paredes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schabb, pushing him back against the cage.
Paredes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schabb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paredes is looking to clinch.
Schabb wants to clinch up but Paredes keeps it at a distance.
Paredes wants to clinch but Schabb slips to the side
and Schabb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paredes looks to clinch

and Schabb counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Paredes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schabb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schabb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paredes working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paredes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paredes has a closed guard, preventing Schabb from standing up.

Paredes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schabb wants to pass the guard but Paredes is keeping the position.
Paredes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schabb.

Schabb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two 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.

Paredes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schabb defends well.

Paredes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schabb defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes keeping full guard, as Schabb tries to pass.
Paredes working a defensive guard here.

Paredes working for a triangle but Schabb defends it easily.
Paredes keeping moving, preventing Schabb from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schabb is looking to stand up but Paredes won't let him.
Schabb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paredes working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Paredes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schabb defends it easily.

Paredes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schabb defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Schabb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paredes moves to clinch but Schabb breaks away

and Schabb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paredes won't be happy with that.
Paredes tries to improve position but can't.
Paredes can't do much from the bottom here.
Schabb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paredes is trying to control Schabb's posture but Schabb avoids it.
Schabb takes a little break here. Paredes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schabb working away.
Schabb tries to stand but Paredes is controlling his head.
Paredes can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Paredes gets back to half guard.
Schabb is thwarting Paredes's attempts to control the position.
Schabb is looking to stall here but Paredes recovers full guard.
Paredes trying to keep a closed guard but Schabb is proving a slippery customer.

Paredes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schabb defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schabb wanted to stand there but Paredes had control of the position.

Schabb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paredes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schabb has managed to get both his arms back between Paredes's legs - danger averted.
Paredes working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paredes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schabb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Paredes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schabb defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paredes is trying to keep Schabb in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Schabb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paredes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paredes closes the distance but Schabb moves to the side

and Schabb counters by moving into the clinch.
Paredes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paredes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schabb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paredes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Paredes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paredes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schabb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sandro Paredes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schabb lands with a good body shot.
Paredes tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Schabb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paredes won't be happy with that.
Paredes is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schabb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paredes is avoiding damage well.
Schabb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredes keeps working.
Paredes looking for a sweep but Schabb has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Schabb avoids the attempt from Paredes to control.
Schabb with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two 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.
Paredes is looking to improve his position but Schabb isn't that keen on the idea.
Schabb controlling the pace for now.
Schabb avoids the attempt from Paredes to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schabb prevents Paredes from getting the reversal.
Schabb wants to control the pace but Paredes is squirming around nicely.
Paredes tries to lock up and control but Schabb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schabb wants to control the pace but Paredes is squirming around nicely.
Paredes can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Schabb moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paredes has worked his arm free - good work by Paredes!
Paredes can't do much from the bottom here.
Paredes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schabb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paredes trying to control but Schabb postures up.
Paredes is refusing to be controlled, as Schabb sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Schabb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schabb 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Schabb!