PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Typhaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Typhaze

175 cm
44
175 lbs
33 - 58 - 2

180 cm
26
174 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 58 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Typhaze!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Typhaze's guard.
Typhaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Schwarzeneg stands and steps away. Typhaze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Typhaze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Typhaze but Typhaze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King Typhaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Typhaze.
Jab by Typhaze.
Nice straight punches there by Typhaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Typhaze.
Typhaze scores with a kick to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schwarzeneg drags the fight down to the ground.

Schwarzeneg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt

and Schwarzeneg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Typhaze's guard.
Typhaze is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Typhaze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.

Typhaze is working an open guard so Schwarzeneg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Typhaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Typhaze swinging wildly here.
Typhaze misses with a kick to the body.
Typhaze motions for Schwarzeneg to come forward. Typhaze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Typhaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schwarzeneg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwarzeneg staying out of range there.
Typhaze scores with a kick to the midsection.

Schwarzeneg gets a clinch.
Typhaze misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Typhaze.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Typhaze.
Schwarzeneg avoids a wild elbow strike from Typhaze.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Typhaze to the mat but Typhaze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Typhaze stops a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg wants to take the fight to the mat but Typhaze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Typhaze to the mat but Typhaze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schwarzeneg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Typhaze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown.
Typhaze gets underhooks to prevent Schwarzeneg's takedown attempt.
Typhaze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schwarzeneg avoids a wild elbow strike from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Typhaze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwarzeneg is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhaze misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzeneg prevents a body shot from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands with a right to the head.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Typhaze has him pressed against the cage.
Typhaze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Typhaze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Typhaze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Typhaze lands a damaging elbow.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Typhaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Typhaze turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Typhaze tries to work over Schwarzeneg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Typhaze misses with a hook from the clinch.

Schwarzeneg pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Typhaze throws a big right hand that misses.
Typhaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzeneg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Typhaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Typhaze throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarzeneg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schwarzeneg distracts Typhaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Typhaze trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzeneg is proving a slippery customer.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet - Typhaze follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Typhaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Typhaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Typhaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwarzeneg takes one on the button.
Typhaze scores with the left hand. Schwarzeneg knows he should have avoided that one.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Typhaze tries to clinch there but Schwarzeneg circles away.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Typhaze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schwarzeneg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schwarzeneg controlling the pace.
Typhaze wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Typhaze missing with punches from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwarzeneg is looking to advance position but Typhaze won't allow it.
Typhaze tries to get to full guard but Schwarzeneg has control of the leg.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schwarzeneg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Typhaze sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg prevents Typhaze from improving his position.
Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Typhaze wants to get back to full guard but Schwarzeneg has passed into side control.
Typhaze prevents Schwarzeneg from improving position.
Schwarzeneg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schwarzeneg cracks Typhaze with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schwarzeneg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Typhaze is trying to control but can't.
Typhaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzeneg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarzeneg prevents Typhaze from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Schwarzeneg seems content to control.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass to mount but Typhaze is defending the position.
Typhaze trying to control from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Typhaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Typhaze trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is controlling the pace.
Schwarzeneg is thwarting Typhaze's attempts to control the position.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Typhaze swinging wildly here.
Schwarzeneg blocks the body kick.
Typhaze tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schwarzeneg counters with a three punch combo that has Typhaze backing up. Typhaze nods at Schwarzeneg to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhaze closes the distance but Schwarzeneg moves to the side

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Typhaze 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.

Typhaze is looking for a triangle but Schwarzeneg pushes his legs off easily.
Schwarzeneg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzeneg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Typhaze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Typhaze throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Typhaze lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Typhaze as Schwarzeneg shoots in.
Typhaze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Typhaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Typhaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwarzeneg sets himself, and Typhaze steps forward looking for the clinch! Schwarzeneg avoids it this time.

Schwarzeneg instigates a clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Typhaze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schwarzeneg lands a takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veli Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Typhaze working a defensive guard but Schwarzeneg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Typhaze tries to buck Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Typhaze some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhaze trying his best to control but Schwarzeneg has mounted him.
Schwarzeneg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schwarzeneg content just to control the position here.
Typhaze tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg pushes him away.
Schwarzeneg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Typhaze wants to control but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Typhaze tries to reverse the position but Schwarzeneg maintains control.
Schwarzeneg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Typhaze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg controlling from the full mount.
Schwarzeneg cracks Typhaze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Typhaze wants to control but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schwarzeneg punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg prevents Typhaze from getting the reversal.
Schwarzeneg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Typhaze can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schwarzeneg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schwarzeneg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Typhaze working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount.
Typhaze takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Typhaze is working to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg cracks Typhaze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schwarzeneg controlling the position easily from mount.
Schwarzeneg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Typhaze for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Schwarzeneg.
Typhaze in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Typhaze tries to reverse the position but Schwarzeneg maintains control.
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!
The referee warns Typhaze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Typhaze takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Typhaze taking shots to the head.

Typhaze is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schwarzeneg 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Schwarzeneg!