PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Schmelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Tommo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmelly comes to the ring accompanied by Possibility. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricky Tommo enters the ring!

Schmelly
vs
Tommo

180 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Gutshot Extreme Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Schmelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Tommo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommo tries to land a front kick but Schmelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tommo circles away.

Schmelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tommo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schmelly prevents Tommo from getting back to his feet.
Schmelly wants to control from the top but Tommo keeps moving.
Tommo can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura here.

Schmelly 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmelly wants to take a breather but Tommo is having none of it.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

Schmelly is trying to work for a kimura but Tommo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schmelly trying to control the pace.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommo is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmelly.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

Schmelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tommo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmelly trying to control from half guard but Tommo is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tommo!
Schmelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tommo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schmelly is working for a guillotine from mount but Tommo frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schmelly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tommo is now in Schmelly's guard. A big mistake from Schmelly there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Schmelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Schmelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommo leaves Schmelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schmelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tommo pinned against the ropes. Tommo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Schmelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Schmelly with that takedown attempt.
Schmelly fails with the takedown.
Schmelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tommo is fending him off so far but Schmelly persists. Nope, Tommo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricky Tommo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommo connects with a jab.
Schmelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmelly shoots in for a takedown but Tommo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tommo's waist but Tommo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmelly off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schmelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Tommo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tommo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Schmelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tommo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tommo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tommo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schmelly asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tommo has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Schmelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tommo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schmelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Schmelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schmelly trying to control the action but Tommo is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schmelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tommo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Schmelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tommo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmelly has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tommo - that will leave a mark!
Tommo lands a nice hook to Schmelly's body. Schmelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmelly shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Schmelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmelly tries for a takedown but Tommo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tommo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schmelly's head.
Tommo cracks Schmelly with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tommo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tommo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tommo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmelly doesn't seem phased though.
Tommo lands a jab to the head.
Schmelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tommo.
Nice uppercut lands for Tommo. That snapped Schmelly's head back.
Tommo is looking to slow Schmelly down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Tommo as he connects with a hook.
Tommo lands a leg kick that knocks Schmelly off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tommo jabs Schmelly right on the nose. Schmelly blinks but takes it well.
Schmelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Barry Schmelly has been cut.
Good leg kick by Tommo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmelly misses with a takedown attempt
and Tommo counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tommo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmelly.
Tommo throws a nice head kick!
Ricky Tommo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tommo lands a jab to the head.

Schmelly is rocked!
Tommo scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Schmelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tommo lands a big head kick that sends Schmelly tumbling to the mat! Tommo takes a step backwards and waves Schmelly back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tommo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommo feints and then cracks Schmelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmelly down.
Tommo lands a brutal head kick. Schmelly looks out on his feet and Tommo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ricky Tommo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Tommo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.