|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Schoonover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Citlali comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow of the Sun. Schoonover has chosen Daylight - Matt and Kim as his entrance music. Julius Schoonover is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
221 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julius Schoonover!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citlali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schoonover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schoonover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Citlali prevents Schoonover from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Citlali is not content to let Schoonover control the position.
Schoonover is trying to get an arm triangle but Citlali is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Schoonover stalls from top position.
Schoonover tries to move into full mount but can't pass Citlali's legs.
Schoonover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Citlali is trying to control Schoonover's posture but Schoonover avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover laying and praying for a moment but Citlali takes advantage and regains half guard.
Citlali is trying to maintain the position but Schoonover is very close to passing his half guard.
Schoonover trying to mount his opponent but Citlali defends it.
Schoonover trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover is looking to stall here but Citlali recovers full guard.
Schoonover stopping the sweep attempt from Citlali.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schoonover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schoonover wants to take a breather but Citlali is having none of it.
Schoonover slows the pace down in half guard.
Schoonover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Citlali controlling the position well.
Schoonover trying to control from half guard but Citlali is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Schoonover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schoonover manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Citlali on his heels. He'll look to pass Citlali's guard now, I'm sure.
Citlali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schoonover on the ground.
Schoonover stops Citlali from standing up.
Schoonover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schoonover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Citlali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Citlali has escaped and now he's on top!
Schoonover wants to control the position but Citlali says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Citlali stalling away here and it's allowed Schoonover to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoonover being controlled here, momentarily.
Schoonover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schoonover has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Citlali doesn't defend quickly enough and Schoonover has managed to lock this one up! Can Citlali escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schoonover on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julius Schoonover!
Julius Schoonover is the new light heavyweight champion!
Julius Schoonover decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
