PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Schmitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Konigshof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Schmitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schmitz
vs
Konigshof

195 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
27
287 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Schmitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Konigshof!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitz digs a good body shot into Konigshof's ribs.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown but Schmitz shows good takedown defense.
Schmitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Konigshof tries to avoid it but Schmitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Konigshof to the ground. Konigshof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Konigshof decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Konigshof connects with a nice short shot to Schmitz's temple.
Konigshof takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schmitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Konigshof throwing strikes from guard but Schmitz blocks nicely.
Schmitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Konigshof.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz looking to control.
Schmitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Schmitz working for a triangle but Konigshof defends it easily.
Konigshof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmitz is keeping the position for now.
Konigshof keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmitz's head.

Schmitz has his foot on Konigshof's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konigshof works his way back into a safe position though.

Schmitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konigshof defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmitz is on top in guard.
Konigshof wants to sweep here but Schmitz controlling him for the moment.
Konigshof keeping moving, preventing Schmitz from controlling successfully.
Konigshof looking for a sweep. Not yet Konigshof, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof pulls Schmitz in close to prevent any damage.
Schmitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Konigshof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konigshof looking for a sweep. Not yet Konigshof, not yet.
Schmitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Konigshof is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konigshof can do anything to dispel that myth.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Glenn Schmitz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Schmitz.
Konigshof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmitz is fending him off so far but Konigshof persists. Nope, Schmitz circles away and we're back to standing.

Schmitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Konigshof prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmitz misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmitz prevents it.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.

Schmitz pulls Konigshof into guard.
Konigshof scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konigshof works over Schmitz with some ground and pound from guard.
Konigshof trying to move into half guard but instead Schmitz has managed to sweep!
Konigshof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmitz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konigshof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmitz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Konigshof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Konigshof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmitz's waist but Schmitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konigshof off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Schmitz as Konigshof shoots in.
Glenn Schmitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitz leaves Konigshof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown but Schmitz shows good takedown defense.
Schmitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Schmitz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Schmitz jumps into guard, dragging Konigshof to the mat.
Schmitz is trying to control the position but Konigshof postures up.
Konigshof lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konigshof trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schmitz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Schmitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Konigshof, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz scores with a jab to the body.
Konigshof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konigshof fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schmitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schmitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Konigshof looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmitz!
Schmitz gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof winds up and cracks Schmitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Konigshof is thwarting Schmitz's attempts to control the position.
Schmitz pushes Konigshof off looking to stand but Konigshof dives back in and keeps control.
Konigshof not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konigshof with the ground and pound but Schmitz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schmitz pulls Konigshof in close to prevent any damage.
Konigshof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmitz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof wants to improve his position but Schmitz is controlling well.
Al Konigshof has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmitz trying to control the action but Konigshof is working from the bottom.
Schmitz is really struggling to control Konigshof but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Konigshof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmitz is keen to just control but Konigshof is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Glenn Schmitz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Konigshof misses with a takedown attempt - Schmitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmitz shoots in but no luck this time.
Konigshof shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmitz tries to sprawl out of it but Konigshof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Schmitz gets caught flat footed, as Konigshof shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Konigshof is breathing heavily.

Schmitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konigshof looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konigshof lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitz keeping full guard, as Konigshof tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Al Konigshof will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schmitz wants to clinch.

Schmitz drives through and clinches with Konigshof against the cage.
Konigshof wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Konigshof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Schmitz pulls Konigshof into guard.
Schmitz looking to control.
Schmitz has control of Konigshof's left arm, preventing Konigshof from doing any damage.
Konigshof stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konigshof is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmitz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz is trying to control the position but Konigshof postures up.

Glenn Schmitz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konigshof.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.

Konigshof throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schmitz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konigshof is in Schmitz's guard.

Schmitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konigshof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konigshof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konigshof is working Schmitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Konigshof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konigshof tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmitz is retaining full guard.
Konigshof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Konigshof throws a big elbow that misses.
Konigshof throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konigshof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konigshof postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Konigshof manages to get himself to full guard.
Schmitz is looking to stand up but Konigshof won't let him.
Schmitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Konigshof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Konigshof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Konigshof is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schmitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Glenn Schmitz just wasn't active enough.
Konigshof stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmitz. Schmitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Konigshof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Konigshof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Konigshof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konigshof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmitz is fending him off so far but Konigshof persists. Nope, Schmitz circles away and we're back to standing.

Konigshof shoots in and bounces Schmitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Konigshof stops Schmitz from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Konigshof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmitz is keeping the position for now.
Konigshof controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Al Konigshof.
Schmitz swinging wildly here.

Schmitz clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Konigshof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konigshof winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Konigshof!