PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Schmellengartner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rurikov
vs
Schmellengartner

200 cm
23
260 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

205 cm
25
260 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmellengartner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rurikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurikov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Rurikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmellengartner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rurikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmellengartner is trying to control Rurikov's posture but Rurikov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rurikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rurikov wants to control but Schmellengartner is keeping him busy.

Rurikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schmellengartner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rurikov but great work by Schmellengartner.
Rurikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rurikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to pass to full mount but Rurikov defends it.

Rurikov looking for submissions off his back.
Schmellengartner trying to control from Rurikov's half guard. Rurikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Schmellengartner stands up and waves to Rurikov to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schmellengartner counters with a leg kick.
Schmellengartner slips under a jab from Rurikov.
Schmellengartner throws a head kick but Rurikov moves out of range.
Schmellengartner tries to clinch up but Rurikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmellengartner throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Rurikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmellengartner avoids it really well and circles away.
Frenk Schmellengartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schmellengartner pushes Rurikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rurikov tries to pull guard but Schmellengartner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rurikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmellengartner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rurikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rurikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmellengartner on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmellengartner's guard now, I'm sure.
Rurikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmellengartner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmellengartner is retaining full guard.
Rurikov slips nicely into half guard.
Rurikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schmellengartner!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmellengartner is squirming around, avoiding Rurikov's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Rurikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Rurikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Rurikov.
Schmellengartner throws the kick towards the body but Rurikov avoids it.
Rurikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rurikov connects with the punch.
Frenk Schmellengartner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rurikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmellengartner is trying to defend but Rurikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rurikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurikov uses his free foot to push down on Schmellengartner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schmellengartner.

Rurikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schmellengartner has worked his arm free - good work by Schmellengartner!
You can see the frustration on Schmellengartner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rurikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schmellengartner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Rurikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmellengartner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rurikov working away.
Rurikov wants to take a breather but Schmellengartner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rurikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmellengartner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rurikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmellengartner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmellengartner has escaped and now he's on top!
Schmellengartner looking to pass the guard.

Rurikov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schmellengartner has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurikov tries to roll over but Schmellengartner keeps him under control.
Schmellengartner with the ground and pound but Rurikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schmellengartner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rurikov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner wants to control from the top but Rurikov keeps moving.
Schmellengartner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Schmellengartner wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rurikov's closed guard. He's half up but Rurikov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rurikov pivots and extends the arm, Schmellengartner falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rurikov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Rurikov!
Pavel Rurikov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.