PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morne Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Talib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morne Schmidt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Schmidt
vs
Talib

195 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morne Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Talib!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Talib avoids it.
Morne Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt misses with a double jab.
Talib shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmidt tries to sprawl out of it but Talib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmidt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt connects with a right hand. Talib shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Talib.
Talib with a jab.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schmidt throws a leg kick

and Talib counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet but Talib is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talib must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talib loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt pulls Talib in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talib throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talib in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talib accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Talib gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Schmidt as Talib shoots in.

Schmidt rushes Talib and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt is struggling to control the position.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talib avoids it.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
Talib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmidt smiles and moves away.
Morne Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Talib.
Talib moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talib moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Talib takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talib looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt cracks Talib with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Talib got wobbled bad by a big combination! Schmidt presses forward with punches and knees until Talib stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Talib closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morne Schmidt!