PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Harew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Schindler
vs
Harew

174 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Harew!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harew lands a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Harew both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Kurt Schindler has been cut.
Harew throws a series of punches but Schindler moves out of range.
Harew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler looks for a takedown but Harew sprawls well.
A punch combination from Harew misses.
Harew throws a nice looking combination but Schindler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harew misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Harew misses.
Harew's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schindler under the eye.
Schindler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harew throws a body punch but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harew thows a body shot but no joy.
Harew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harew scores with a nice right hand.
Schindler shoots for a takedown but Harew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harew misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harew.
Harew misses with a double jab.
Harew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harew looks gassed!
Harew throws a series of punches but Schindler avoids them all with ease.
Schindler slips a jab and a cross from Harew.

Schindler drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Schindler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Schindler drops back looking for a leg! Harew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harew manages to kick Schindler off! Schindler jumps back into Harew's guard.
Schindler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harew can't keep his opponent in guard - Schindler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schindler is looking for a kimura but Harew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schindler to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harew to regain full guard.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but Harew is retaining full guard.
Harew is looking to stand up but Schindler isn't so interested in that idea.
Schindler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schindler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schindler stops Harew from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harew is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schindler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schindler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schindler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schindler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harew avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schindler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harew.
Rich Harew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schindler wants to slow Harew down by chopping away at his legs.

Schindler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler tries to move to mount but Harew blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harew is trying to buck Schindler off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harew taking a bit of punishment here - Schindler scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rich Harew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good leg kick by Schindler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Schindler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schindler trying to mount his opponent but Harew defends it.
Harew is trying to stand.
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schindler winds up and cracks Harew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schindler passes to full mount!
Harew is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Harew really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Schindler working for a submission but Harew is keeping him at bay.
Schindler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler won't let Harew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schindler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harew?

Schindler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harew is on top in guard.
Harew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schindler is trying to keep Harew in close.
Schindler has a closed guard, preventing Harew from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schindler is on top in guard.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but Harew is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Harew wants to stand up but Schindler is controlling him.

Harew manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rich Harew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harew avoids the body shot from Schindler.
Schindler stuns Harew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rich Harew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Schindler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harew to the ground. Schindler is now in Harew's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schindler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schindler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.
Harew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schindler is controlling him.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler landing some decent shots from guard.
Schindler lands a couple of elbows.
Harew wants to stand but Schindler is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler trying to control but Harew is working from the bottom.

Schindler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schindler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Harew keeps moving.
Schindler scoring with some ground and pound.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
Harew is wriggling around but Schindler manages to pass to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harew has hold of Schindler's hands but Schindler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
That's time! Schindler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schindler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schindler prevents Harew from getting back to his feet.
Schindler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harew wants to stand and escape but Schindler is having none of it.

Schindler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schindler is controlling him.
Schindler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schindler is looking to work some ground and pound but Harew has wrist control.
Harew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler stays in close to Harew's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harew just misses with a punch to the body.
Harew misses with a two punch combination.
Schindler misses with a body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harew enables Schindler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schindler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harew is keeping the position for now.
Harew keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler controlling from the top position.
Schindler throwing strikes from guard but Harew blocks nicely.
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but Harew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Schindler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harew's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schindler prevents Harew from standing back up.
Schindler wants to free his trapped foot but Harew is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Schindler seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harew is trying to stand.

Schindler seems to be looking for submissions.
Schindler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schindler prevents Harew from standing back up.
Schindler is keen to just control but Harew is a slippery customer.
Schindler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Harew defending well.
Schindler is looking to take a break and control but Harew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schindler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Schindler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schindler is in Harew's guard.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Harew is keeping the position.
Schindler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schindler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schindler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schindler looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler lands a couple of digs.
Schindler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harew's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schindler 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!