PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

von Schnabelmonokel
vs
Head

189 cm
21
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Head.
Head cracks von Schnabelmonokel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
von Schnabelmonokel shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from von Schnabelmonokel.
Head misses with a looping left.
A jab from Head finds it's way through von Schnabelmonokel's defenses.

Head clinches up with von Schnabelmonokel and pushes him back against the cage.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head working hard to break the clinch.
Head tries to break the clinch but von Schnabelmonokel is controlling the position.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head tries to break free but von Schnabelmonokel pushes him back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on von Schnabelmonokel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Head avoids it.
von Schnabelmonokel effectively controlling the action here.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head looking to stall.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
von Schnabelmonokel moves out of range of the body kick.
von Schnabelmonokel takes one to the side of the head.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. von Schnabelmonokel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
von Schnabelmonokel stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head wants to clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel moves out of range as Head strikes.

von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance and clinches.
Head is trying to force a seperation but von Schnabelmonokel has the dominant position.
von Schnabelmonokel is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to circle away but von Schnabelmonokel has him pinned against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel tries a knee to the head but Head blocks it.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
von Schnabelmonokel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Head if he has to take too many more of those.
Head looks gassed!
von Schnabelmonokel avoids the head kick by Head.

von Schnabelmonokel rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as von Schnabelmonokel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The is referee keeping an eye on Head - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Head can't break the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of von Schnabelmonokels head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of von Schnabelmonokels head.
von Schnabelmonokel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Head.
von Schnabelmonokel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as von Schnabelmonokel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Head drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
von Schnabelmonokel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head blocks an elbow strike from von Schnabelmonokel.
Come on von Schnabelmonokel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rutger von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Schnabelmonokel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

von Schnabelmonokel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
von Schnabelmonokel slowing the pace effectively.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head avoiding damage as von Schnabelmonokel throws knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel controlling the action here for a moment.
Head tries to circle away but von Schnabelmonokel has him pinned against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. von Schnabelmonokel obliges.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to land knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Head up against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger von Schnabelmonokel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

von Schnabelmonokel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
von Schnabelmonokel managing to control the position.
von Schnabelmonokel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

von Schnabelmonokel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Head is in close to von Schnabelmonokel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to keep Head in close.
von Schnabelmonokel is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control from the top but von Schnabelmonokel keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
von Schnabelmonokel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Head wants to control but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
von Schnabelmonokel is stalling here. Head is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! von Schnabelmonokel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Head has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
von Schnabelmonokel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Head.
Head working the ground and pound.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking for a sweep.
von Schnabelmonokel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
von Schnabelmonokel is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
von Schnabelmonokel missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Schnabelmonokel pushes Head off looking to stand but Head dives back in and keeps control.
Head looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks von Schnabelmonokel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Head thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
von Schnabelmonokel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
von Schnabelmonokel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

von Schnabelmonokel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel being controlled against the cage.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but von Schnabelmonokel won't allow it.
Head is trying to maintain a safe position but von Schnabelmonokel gets an underhook and turns Head into the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from von Schnabelmonokel.
Head is trying to break the clinch but von Schnabelmonokel has him pressed against the cage.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head avoiding damage as von Schnabelmonokel throws knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Head is keeping busy.
von Schnabelmonokel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Head up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger von Schnabelmonokel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

von Schnabelmonokel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Head if he has to take too many more of those.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - von Schnabelmonokel circles away.
von Schnabelmonokel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
von Schnabelmonokel feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
von Schnabelmonokel throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.

von Schnabelmonokel clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
von Schnabelmonokel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a knee to the head.
von Schnabelmonokel leaning against his opponent.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head managing to block the knees to the body from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a nice knee to the body.
Head throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
von Schnabelmonokel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Head loads up on a big right hand but von Schnabelmonokel slips the punch.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for von Schnabelmonokel.
A nice leg kick lands there from von Schnabelmonokel.
Horrible takedown by von Schnabelmonokel or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
A lazy left from von Schnabelmonokel finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from von Schnabelmonokel. Head shrugs it off though.

von Schnabelmonokel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a knee strike.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Head is trying to break the clinch but von Schnabelmonokel is controlling him.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Head blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from von Schnabelmonokel.
Head working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head wants to break free but von Schnabelmonokel has control.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Head throws an elbow but it's blocked.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
von Schnabelmonokel crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Schnabelmonokel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but von Schnabelmonokel won't allow it.
Head has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by von Schnabelmonokel.
Head's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
von Schnabelmonokel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a knee strike.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
von Schnabelmonokel has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a knee to the head but Head blocks with his arms.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on von Schnabelmonokel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Head is trying to break free.
von Schnabelmonokel prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
von Schnabelmonokel working Head over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a good knee to the midsection. Head won't want to take too many of those.
von Schnabelmonokel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as von Schnabelmonokel controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for von Schnabelmonokel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!