PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten has chosen Knockin Boots by Candyman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schindler
vs
Spaten

174 cm
30
169 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

185 cm
33
168 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spaten gets caught napping as Schindler dives in and scores a takedown. Spaten manages to retain guard.
Schindler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spaten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spaten wants to stand and escape but Schindler is having none of it.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Spaten is keeping the position.
Schindler prevents Spaten from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schindler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spaten wants to get back to his feet but Schindler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schindler controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schindler scores with a decent looking hook.

Schindler shoots in and gets a takedown into Spaten's guard.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schindler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schindler forces his way into half guard.
Spaten wants to get back to his feet.
Schindler moves into full mount! Spaten won't be happy about that!
Schindler controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Schindler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schindler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spaten is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Schindler controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schindler trying to control but Spaten is having none of it.

Kurt Schindler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schindler cracks a nice hook into Spaten's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schindler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spaten blocks a head kick by Schindler.

Spaten clinches.
Schindler leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schindler.
Schindler leaning against his opponent.
Spaten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schindler has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spaten's efforts to push away.
Spaten takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schindler shoots in for a double leg but Spaten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schindler keeps the fight on the outside.
Spaten moves in looking to clinch but Schindler pushes him off.
Spaten throws a sloppy head kick
and Schindler counters with a body kick.
Goran Spaten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schindler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schindler trying to control the action but Spaten is working from the bottom.
Schindler wants to pass the guard but Spaten is defending well.
Spaten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schindler.
Schindler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schindler controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten is trying to stand.
Schindler can't control as he wanted to and Spaten manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Spaten is trying to stand back up but Schindler is controlling him
Schindler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spaten keeps working.
Schindler is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler passes to full mount!
Schindler controlling his opponent.
Schindler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schindler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control the pace but Spaten is squirming around nicely.
Schindler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spaten is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Kurt Schindler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schindler.
Schindler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spaten keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler taking a breather here.
Schindler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schindler controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schindler advances nicely into full mount.
Schindler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Schindler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Schindler.
Schindler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spaten is fending him off so far but Schindler persists. Nope, Spaten circles away and we're back to standing.
Schindler moves out of range of the body kick.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses
and Schindler counters with a left and a right that stings Spaten.
Nice takedown defense from Spaten. No joy for Schindler on that attempt.

Spaten has managed to clinch.
Schindler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spaten or not.
Schindler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Spaten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schindler is defending well for now.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Schindler misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spaten is trying to push Schindler away but Schindler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spaten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spaten looking to stall.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schindler avoids it.
Schindler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schindler just leaning against Spaten, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Schindler.
Schindler has Spaten pushed against the cage.
Schindler misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Spaten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schindler.
Spaten throws a knee to the head but misses.

Spaten breaks the clinch.
Spaten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schindler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schindler. That's going to slow Spaten down.
Spaten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schindler scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spaten lands with a thumping leg kick.

Schindler looking to score a takedown here. Spaten is defending well but Schindler drives through and ends up in Spaten's guard.
Schindler stays in close to Spaten's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler passes Spaten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spaten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schindler in particular looking to stall.
Schindler works his way into side control.
Schindler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Spaten tries to escape but Schindler is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Schindler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schindler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Spaten prevents Schindler from improving position.
Goran Spaten 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 is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schindler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!
Kurt Schindler made sure to mention his sponsor, Wolfpack Threadz in his post fight interview.