PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 2007 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Eli Snake (ranked 211 p4p, 291 weight class). Eli Snake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Schultz's chin.

Schultz
vs
Snake

164 cm
26
150
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
150
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Snake!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.

Schultz gets a takedown into half guard.
Snake wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at HB Training center inform us that Snake has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schultz stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz has his takedown stuffed
enabling Snake to counter with a crisp jab.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schultz or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schultz.
Snake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schultz with a body shot.
Eli Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schultz goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schultz up against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schultz up against the cage.

Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a series of strikes. Schultz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Snake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Schultz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a left to the body.
Schultz looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz shoots in looking for a takedown but Snake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schultz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Schultz. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eli Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz has his takedown stuffed
letting Snake counter with a right hand.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Schultz shoots in.
Snake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snake jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
Schultz shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz shoots and misses
and Snake counters with a right hand to the body.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mike Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Snake.
Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snake swivels and escapes.
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Snake.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schultz dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Snake digs a good body shot into Schultz's ribs.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Snake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Snake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
Mike Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snake wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snake lands a body shot.
Snake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Snake punishes Schultz's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snake lands a slapping body shot.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake jabs at Schultz's body.
Schultz fails with the takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schultz rather than just go for the knockout.
Snake scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snake.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Schultz misses
and Snake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snake 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 David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Snake!