PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darne Schmit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sualhrata Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darne Schmit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schmit
vs
Animai

190 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darne Schmit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sualhrata Animai!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Animai is defended easily by Schmit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schmit, as that shot connected.

Animai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmit is trying to defend but Animai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Animai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmit defending well though.
Nice strikes from Animai there.
Animai controlling the action here.
Animai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Animai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schmit is just riding it out for now. Animai eventually gives up the hold.
Animai working over Schmit with some ground and pound. Schmit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Animai connects with a nice short shot to Schmit's temple.
Schmit pushes Animai off looking to stand but Animai dives back in and keeps control.
Animai lands strikes from half guard.
Animai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Animai is nestled in close to Schmit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Animai prevents Schmit from improving his position.
Animai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Animai.
Schmit wants to control but Animai is keeping busy.
Animai lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmit trying to control but Animai postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Animai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmit keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schmit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Animai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Animai wants to control but Schmit is keeping him busy.
Animai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Animai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Animai is nestled in close to Schmit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schmit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Schmit is defending against the submission attempts here by Animai.
Schmit wants to control but Animai is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmit pushes Animai off looking to stand but Animai dives back in and keeps control.
Animai slips a nice elbow through Schmit's hands, connecting with Schmit's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Animai connects with a nice short shot to Schmit's temple.
Animai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Animai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Animai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmit is trying to maintain the position but Animai is very close to passing his half guard.
Animai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schmit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Animai wants to pass the guard but Schmit is defending well.
Animai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Animai there.
Animai slips a nice elbow through Schmit's hands, connecting with Schmit's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmit gets back to full guard.
Animai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schmit working a defensive guard here.
Animai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Animai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Animai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Animai with a nice head shot there.
Animai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Animai won't allow Schmit to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sualhrata Animai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schmit misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Animai blocks a head kick by Schmit.
Animai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmit as he avoids it easily.

Animai gets the takedown into side control.
Schmit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Animai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmit struggling a bit here.
Animai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Animai connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schmit some visible discomfort.
Schmit can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Animai's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmit struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Animai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Animai prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmit is looking to regain half guard here but Animai keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Animai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Animai scoring with punches and elbows.
Animai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Animai has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Animai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Animai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Animai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmit was covering up waiting for the punch and Animai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai landing with the ground and pound.
Schmit working a defensive guard here.
Animai throwing strikes but missing.
Animai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmit's head.

Animai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Animai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Animai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmit's waist but Schmit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Animai off to one side.
Darne Schmit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sualhrata Animai.
Animai is breathing heavily.
Schmit misses with a combination

so Animai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schmit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Animai is in close to Schmit's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai postures up in Schmit's guard and throws a big left but Schmit blocks it.
Schmit looking to control.
Animai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Animai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
Schmit tries to strike from the bottom.
Animai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Animai connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmit is trying to control the position but Animai postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
Animai throws a big elbow that misses.
Animai prevents Schmit from getting back to his feet.
Schmit trying to control the position.
Animai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Animai scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai pushes down on Schmit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Animai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sualhrata Animai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A big right from Schmit misses.
Animai shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Animai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Animai shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmit's guard.
Sualhrata Animai has got the better of the ground game so far.

Schmit is working an open guard so Animai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darne Schmit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Animai moves out of range as Schmit throws a body kick.
Animai avoids the body shot from Schmit.
Schmit throws a series of punches but Animai avoids them all with ease.
Schmit throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Schmit.

Animai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schmit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Animai lands a couple of digs.

Animai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Animai shoots in for a double leg but Schmit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schmit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Animai counters with a left and a right that stings Schmit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmit misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Animai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Animai grinds an elbow into Schmit's temple.
Schmit is trying to buck Animai off.
Animai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Schmit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Animai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Animai lands an elbow.
Schmit tries to bench press Animai off him but Animai keeps the position.
Animai lands a few punches from side control.
Schmit regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Animai lands with a punch from half guard.
Animai slips a nice elbow through Schmit's hands, connecting with Schmit's forehead.
Animai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmit tries to roll over but Animai keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Animai.

Animai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Darne Schmit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmit lands a two punch combo.
Animai lands with a nice combination. Schmit backs away looking to recover.
Animai shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Animai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darne Schmit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sualhrata Animai.
Schmit misses with a few strikes there.
Schmit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmit gets caught flat footed, as Animai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Animai preventing the sweep.
Schmit is trying to control the position but Animai postures up.
Animai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Animai is in close to Schmit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Animai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmit's head.
Animai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Animai chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Animai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Animai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmit trying to keep a closed guard but Animai is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Animai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Schmit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Animai is aware though and is defending well.
Animai scoring with some ground and pound.
Animai stands up over Schmit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Animai passes Schmit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schmit wants to control but Animai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Animai.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Animai connects with a nice short shot to Schmit's temple.
Animai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Animai lands a nice short elbow.
Animai is keen to just control but Schmit is a slippery customer.
Darne Schmit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sualhrata Animai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Animai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmit has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sualhrata Animai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Animai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sualhrata Animai!