PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Schindler
vs
Cox

174 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schindler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Cox is defending against the submission attempts here by Schindler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schindler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
Cox won't allow Schindler to pass to mount.
Schindler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
Cox is trying is best to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schindler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cox tries to get to full guard but Schindler has control of the leg.
Schindler is thwarting Cox's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schindler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schindler controlling the action here.
Schindler moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler scores with punches from side control.
Cox struggling a bit here.
Schindler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schindler working the ground and pound but Cox is defending the strikes.
Cox struggling a bit here.

Schindler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schindler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Schindler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schindler trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Schindler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cox lands a slapping body shot.

Schindler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schindler lands in his opponent's guard.
Schindler 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.
Schindler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox is trying to keep Schindler in close.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that round.
That's time! Schindler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schindler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schindler shoots for a double leg takedown but Cox sprawls well. He's pushed Schindler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schindler misses with a body kick.
Schindler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Schindler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schindler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schindler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.
Schindler prevents Cox from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schindler trying to mount his opponent but Cox defends it.
Schindler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
Cox wants to control but Schindler is keeping busy.
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kurt Schindler.
Schindler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Cox.
Schindler shoots in looking for a takedown but Cox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schindler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schindler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Cox with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Schindler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cox was covering up waiting for the punch and Schindler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schindler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox is trying to control the position but Schindler postures up.
Cox has his hands on Schindler's head, controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Schindler trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schindler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schindler prevents Cox from improving his position.
Cox trying to control but Schindler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Schindler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schindler off to one side.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Schindler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cox tries to kick Schindler off but Schindler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Schindler seems to be working for a kimura but Cox defends the submission attempt.
Schindler tries to pass to full mount but Cox defends it.
Schindler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Schindler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schindler wants to take a breather but Cox is having none of it.
Schindler passes to full mount!
Schindler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Schindler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schindler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schindler scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler throwing strikes here but Cox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Schindler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schindler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cox is trying to stand up.
Cox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox taking shots to the head.
Schindler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cox's face.
Schindler looking to control but Cox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cox tries to lock up and control but Schindler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Schindler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cox shrugs it off.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schindler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Schindler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kurt Schindler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is bucking up trying to escape but Schindler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cox is bucking up trying to escape but Schindler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schindler has hold of Cox's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cox manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jerry Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schindler, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!
Kurt Schindler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you to all of my training parters and to the the owners of Overcoming Jakub West and Michał Wysoki for putting me in the main event. Hey Magnifico, I am coming for your belt son. I will beat you down. Sie sind meine Hündin!!'.