PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between thor schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore KillMeNow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

schneider
vs
KillMeNow

185 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 St Petersburg, thor schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodore KillMeNow!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
schneider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
schneider blocks a head kick by KillMeNow.
schneider lands a jab to KillMeNow's midsection.
KillMeNow looks gassed!
schneider wants to clinch up but KillMeNow keeps it at a distance.
schneider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
schneider shoots in and drives through. KillMeNow sprawls well.
schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillMeNow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
schneider shoots for a double leg takedown but KillMeNow sprawls well. He's pushed schneider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thor schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - schneider coming out on top.
schneider stalks KillMeNow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KillMeNow's face. KillMeNow staggers backwards, shaken.
schneider throws a sloppy head kick

and KillMeNow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KillMeNow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillMeNow passes schneider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
schneider is trying to control but can't.
schneider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
schneider tries to roll over but KillMeNow keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillMeNow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
schneider tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

KillMeNow instigates a clinch.
schneider is trying to break the clinch but KillMeNow has him pressed against the cage.

KillMeNow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from schneider.

KillMeNow clinches up with schneider and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
KillMeNow landing knees to the head.
KillMeNow leaning against his opponent.
KillMeNow managing to block the knees to the body from schneider.

KillMeNow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and KillMeNow manages to end up in side control.
schneider tries to improve position but can't.

KillMeNow stands up and beckons schneider to his feet.
schneider scores with a body shot.
schneider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KillMeNow swivels and escapes.
schneider misses with a takedown attempt - KillMeNow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
schneider closes the distance but KillMeNow moves to the side

and KillMeNow counters by clinching up.
schneider wants to break the clinch but can't.
KillMeNow lands with a short head shot on the inside.

KillMeNow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
schneider tries for a takedown but KillMeNow circles away easily
and KillMeNow counters with a series of strikes. schneider will be more careful next time no doubt.
schneider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
schneider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and KillMeNow counters with a nice low kick that buckles schneider's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillMeNow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KillMeNow is looking to clinch.
schneider doesn't succeed with the takedown
and KillMeNow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
schneider misses with a few strikes there.
schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
schneider misses with a combination

and KillMeNow counters by moving into the clinch.
schneider goes for a takedown in the clinch but KillMeNow prevents it.
KillMeNow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
schneider wants a takedown but no success here.
KillMeNow managing to block the knees to the body from schneider.
schneider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
schneider jumps guard but KillMeNow stands there with schneider around his waist. schneider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KillMeNow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
schneider wants to break free but KillMeNow has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
schneider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KillMeNow.
KillMeNow misses with some punches.
KillMeNow avoiding damage as schneider throws knees to the body.
schneider tries to pull guard but KillMeNow won't allow it.
KillMeNow has schneider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. schneider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
schneider tries to pull guard but KillMeNow won't allow it.
KillMeNow prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
KillMeNow prevents the takedown attempt.
schneider tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
schneider looking to slow down the pace here.
schneider wants to get back to striking at distance but KillMeNow won't allow it.
schneider blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
schneider keeps control of KillMeNow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
schneider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
schneider is pressed up against the cage. KillMeNow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag schneider down to the mat. schneider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from KillMeNow as schneider shoots in.

schneider decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
KillMeNow is trying to stand up here but schneider is controlling him well.
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 thor schneider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from KillMeNow as schneider shoots in.
Theodore KillMeNow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
schneider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KillMeNow scores with a leg kick.
KillMeNow shoots for a double leg takedown but schneider sprawls well. He's pushed KillMeNow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
schneider darts in trying to clinch

and KillMeNow counters by clinching up.
KillMeNow goes for a takedown attempt but schneider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
schneider goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
KillMeNow circles away from the clinch attempt.
schneider slips a jab and a cross from KillMeNow.
KillMeNow tries to clinch there but schneider circles away.
KillMeNow throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

KillMeNow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than KillMeNow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
schneider tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillMeNow looking to control and managing it successfully.
schneider wants to control but KillMeNow is having none of it.
schneider can't escape the position.
schneider tries to hold on but KillMeNow postures up.
schneider is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
schneider trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt KillMeNow.
KillMeNow with good strikes from the mount here!
schneider tries to reverse the position but KillMeNow maintains control.
schneider trying desperately to get to his feet.
schneider sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
schneider wants to get back to his feet.
KillMeNow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
schneider is controlling KillMeNow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
KillMeNow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KillMeNow is working away from the top position though.
schneider is looking for a sweep. KillMeNow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

KillMeNow decides to stand and escape the position.
schneider takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
KillMeNow slips a jab and a cross from schneider.
schneider wants to clinch up but KillMeNow keeps it at a distance.

schneider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than schneider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
schneider looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
schneider raining down shots from the mount!
KillMeNow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
schneider pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
schneider dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
schneider lands with some strikes.
KillMeNow is squirming around, avoiding schneider's attempts to control the action.
KillMeNow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillMeNow is looking to improve his position but schneider isn't that keen on the idea.
schneider working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

thor schneider dominated that second round.
That's time! schneider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

KillMeNow stuffs the takedown.
KillMeNow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
schneider has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for thor schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
schneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

KillMeNow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
schneider gets back to half guard.
KillMeNow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
schneider regains full guard. Nicely done.
schneider working a defensive guard here.
KillMeNow wants to get up but he can't break schneider's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
schneider looking to control.
KillMeNow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
KillMeNow works over schneider with some ground and pound from guard.
schneider wants to sweep here but KillMeNow controlling him for the moment.
schneider looking to control.
KillMeNow won't allow schneider to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

schneider tries to keep at a distance but KillMeNow has taken the fight into the clinch.
KillMeNow keeps control of schneider as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
schneider tries a body shot but KillMeNow blocks it.
KillMeNow wants to get back to striking at distance but schneider won't allow it.
schneider wants to break the clinch but can't.
schneider looking to stall.
schneider can't break the clinch.

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.
KillMeNow prevents the takedown attempt.
KillMeNow wants to get back to striking at distance but schneider won't allow it.
KillMeNow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
schneider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KillMeNow.
schneider is looking to break free of the clinch but KillMeNow has double underhooks.
KillMeNow scores with a shoulder strike.
KillMeNow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of schneider backwards.
schneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but KillMeNow pulls his leg out and moves away.

KillMeNow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. schneider sprawls well initially but KillMeNow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
KillMeNow winds up and cracks schneider with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
schneider trying to control from the bottom.
schneider is pressing down on KillMeNow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider wants to sweep here but KillMeNow controlling him for the moment.
schneider looking to control.

schneider is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
KillMeNow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from schneider.
schneider pushes KillMeNow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

schneider manages to break the clinch.
schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
schneider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KillMeNow has a takedown stuffed.
schneider tries for a takedown but KillMeNow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
schneider throws a low kick but it's checked well by KillMeNow.

KillMeNow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
KillMeNow postures up and lands a big shot to schneider's brow.
schneider trying to control the position.
schneider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
schneider wants to lay and pray for a moment but KillMeNow keeps working.
schneider passes to side control.
Theodore KillMeNow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillMeNow is not content to let schneider control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore KillMeNow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think schneider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... thor schneider!