PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley's entrance music is Hustlin. A fine choice. Schiller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mad World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Horst Schiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lashley
vs
Schiller

168 cm
26
145 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

172 cm
31
175 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiller.
Schiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lashley.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lashley gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Schiller tries to tie him up.
Schiller has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley is trying to force a seperation but Schiller has the dominant position.
Schiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch but Schiller keeps him there for the moment.

Lashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Lashley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lashley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Lashley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lashley misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lashley. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Lashley.

Lashley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lashley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Lashley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lashley moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Lashley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lashley circles away.
Schiller looks gassed!
A thudding body kick lands there by Schiller!
Horst Schiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lashley rushes Schiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schiller tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley moves out of range as Schiller throws a body kick.
Schiller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lashley can pounce on him.
Schiller misses with a low kick.
Schiller throws a half hearted mid kick.

Lashley 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.
Lashleyis looking to pass into half guard but Schiller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schiller is in guard.
Lashley is looking to stand up but Schiller isn't so interested in that idea.
Schiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luke Lashley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Schiller.
Schiller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lashley pinned against the cage. Lashley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lashley has Schiller up against the cage in a clinch.
Schiller has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller is controlling him.
Lashley is working for takedown but Schiller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Schiller holds him up against the cage and eventually Lashley drops back down to his feet.
Schiller trying to control the position but instead, Lashley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schiller into the cage.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lashley lands with a nice combination. Schiller backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schiller backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lashley checks a leg kick.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Lashley as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A lazy left from Lashley finds it's target.

Lashley has managed to clinch.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schiller keeps control of Lashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lashley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schiller after a bit of a struggle.
Schiller is trying to maintain a safe position but Lashley gets an underhook and turns Schiller into the cage.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Schiller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley throws a head kick but Schiller moves out of range.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Schiller in a clinch.

Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Lashley wants to land a leg kick but Schiller is out of range.
Lashley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schiller tries a body shot but Lashley blocks it.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schiller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lashley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schiller throws a lazy head kick

and Lashley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schiller wants to stall.
Lashley wants to break free but Schiller has control.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schiller smiles and moves away.

Lashley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Lashley gets control of Schiller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lashley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schiller looking to sit in guard and control but Lashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lashley landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Schiller has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley throws an elbow that misses. Schiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Schiller!
Lashley wants to stand and escape but Schiller is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schiller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Horst Schiller.

Lashley scores a takedown into full mount!
Schiller wants to hold on but Lashley pushes him away.
Schiller is desperately trying to improve his position but Lashley has a good base and remains in mount.
Lashley landing strikes from the mount and Schiller is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley punching from mount but Schiller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Schiller tries to lock up and control but Lashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lashley 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.

Lashley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schiller turns into him and now he's in Lashley's guard.

Lashley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.
Schiller tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Schiller back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley breaks the clinch.
Schiller misses with a kick to the body.
Lashley tries to bum rush Schiller with a series of wild strikes but Schiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schiller slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lashley swivels and escapes.
Schiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.

Lashley forces Schiller back against the cage and clinches.

Lashley has Schiller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lashley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schiller tumbling to the mat - Lashley dives into Schiller's guard.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller looking to control.
Lashley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lashley postures up in Schiller's guard and throws a big left but Schiller blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley throws an elbow that misses. Schiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Schiller!
Lashley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schiller can do to turn this around?
Schiller stops Lashley from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.

Luke Lashley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lashley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lashley scores with a head kick. Schiller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lashley takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Luke Lashley has been cut.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lashley successfully pulls guard.

Lashley has his feet on Schiller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Schiller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lashley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Lashley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Luke Lashley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lashley blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schiller.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Schiller.

Schiller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lashley was covering up waiting for the punch and Schiller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Lashley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Schiller in a clinch.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lashley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schiller.
Lashley blocks a leg kick.
Lashley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schiller at a distance.
Schiller shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense.
Lashley lands a body shot.
Schiller moves forwards but Lashley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lashley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lashley misses with a few strikes there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.

Lashley rushes Schiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schiller shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense.
Luke Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Schiller.
Lashley misses with a head kick.

Lashley darts in and clinches Schiller up against the cage.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.

Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lashley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lashley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lashley lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Lashley moves into the clinch successfully.
Schiller prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lashley throws an elbow but misses.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Schiller has double underhooks.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller is controlling him.
Lashley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Schiller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luke Lashley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schiller looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley is trying to force a seperation but Schiller has the dominant position.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Schiller misses with a leg kick
and Lashley counters with a two punch combo.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Schiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley is looking to clinch.
Lashley moves out of range as Schiller throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller dives in and grabs Lashley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes down on Schiller's head and hops out.
Lashley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley fails to land with a series of punches.
Schiller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lashley lands a jab to Schiller's midsection.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.

Lashley pushes Schiller up against the cage in a clinch.

Lashley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.

Schiller tries to keep at a distance but Lashley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schiller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley had his way with Horst Schiller in that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Lashley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lashley clinches up with Schiller and pushes him back against the cage.

Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Lashley.
A lazy body kick from Schiller
and Lashley counters with a three punch combo that has Schiller backing up. Schiller nods at Lashley to acknowledge the strikes.
Lashley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schiller.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley throws a leg kick but Schiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schiller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
Schiller throws the kick towards the body but Lashley avoids it.
Schiller throws a push kick but Lashley slaps the foot to one side.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Schiller shoots in but no luck this time.
Lashley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Lashley.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lashley moves into the clinch.
Schiller gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Lashley can't break the clinch.

Lashley pulls guard.

Lashley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schiller just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Schiller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lashley dives in and grabs Schiller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiller pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller throws a wild body kick that Lashley sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
Schiller throws a low kick, looking for Lashley's leg but Lashley calmly moves out of range.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lashley.
Lashley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley lands a two punch combo.
Lashley throws a one two combo.

Lashley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lashley wants to break free but Schiller has control.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lashley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lashley can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lashley or not.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lashley jumps guard but Schiller stands there with Lashley around his waist. Lashley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schiller is pressed up against the cage. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schiller down to the mat. Schiller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schiller takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lashley is defended easily by Schiller.
Schiller throws a front kick aimed at Lashley's knee but Lashley avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley misses with the combination.
Schiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Lashley takes a swing at Schiller's ribcage but misses.
Schiller fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schiller.
Schiller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luke Lashley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lashley lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick
and Lashley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schiller scores with a leg kick.
Horst Schiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lashley wants to clinch up but Schiller keeps it at a distance.
Schiller is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Lashley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lashley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Luke Lashley!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Luke Lashley!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Luke Lashley!

Luke Lashley wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Lashley is the new middleweight champion!
Luke Lashley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Soul Supremacy Alliance dominates'.