PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxiv Scherkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Totalschaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scherkow
vs
Totalschaden

190 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxiv Scherkow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Totalschaden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scherkow throws an overhand right that lands on Totalschaden's shoulder, as Totalschaden tries to avoid the shot.

Scherkow moves into the clinch.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Tim Totalschaden has been cut.
Totalschaden misses with a punch on the inside.

Scherkow lands a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scherkow wants to control from the top but Totalschaden keeps moving.

Totalschaden is looking for a triangle but Scherkow pushes his legs off easily.
Scherkow trying to control the position from guard on top but Totalschaden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totalschaden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scherkow wants to stand but Totalschaden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scherkow won't allow Totalschaden to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Totalschaden has control of Scherkow's left arm, preventing Scherkow from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Scherkow rushes Totalschaden and presses him up against the ropes.
Scherkow stops a takedown attempt from Totalschaden.
Totalschaden wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scherkow.
Totalschaden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scherkow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.
Scherkow lands a nice elbow.
Scherkow pushes off an throws an elbow but Totalschaden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherkow is looking to control Totalschaden's arms but Totalschaden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scherkow has his back to the ropes.
Scherkow throws an elbow that misses.
Scherkow misses with an elbow strike.

Totalschaden is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Scherkow can't fight it off and eventually Totalschaden manages to take the fight to the floor. Scherkow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totalschaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherkow has wrist control.
Totalschaden scoring with some ground and pound.
Totalschaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherkow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Totalschaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totalschaden lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Totalschaden wants to control from the top but Scherkow keeps moving.
Totalschaden throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Totalschaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Totalschaden won't allow Scherkow to sweep him here.
Totalschaden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Totalschaden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Totalschaden postures up and lands a big shot to Scherkow's brow.
Totalschaden trying to control but Scherkow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Totalschaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherkow has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden postures up and lands a big shot to Scherkow's brow.
Scherkow working a defensive guard here.
Scherkow has momentary wrist control but Totalschaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Totalschaden tries to free his leg and advance position but Scherkow is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totalschaden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Totalschaden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totalschaden is stalling in the full guard.
Totalschaden wants to control from the top but Scherkow keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Totalschaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Totalschaden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scherkow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Totalschaden tries to score a body lock takedown but Scherkow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Totalschaden is trying to pull guard but Scherkow turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Maxiv Scherkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Totalschaden.
Totalschaden blocks the elbow strike.
Totalschaden holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Scherkow throws an elbow that misses.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.

Scherkow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Totalschaden wants to get back to full guard.
Totalschaden gets back to full guard.
Scherkow won't allow Totalschaden to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scherkow manages to get himself to full guard.
Totalschaden landing with the ground and pound.
Totalschaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherkow is trying to control the position but Totalschaden postures up.
Totalschaden throwing strikes from guard but Scherkow blocks nicely.
Tim Totalschaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scherkow has momentary wrist control but Totalschaden slips an elbow through the middle.

Scherkow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Totalschaden looking to pass the guard.
Totalschaden content to stall in guard here.
Totalschaden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Totalschaden slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Totalschaden is looking for a kimura here.

Scherkow actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Totalschaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Totalschaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Totalschaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Totalschaden wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherkow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden prevents Scherkow from improving his position.
Totalschaden winds up and cracks Scherkow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Totalschaden seems to be working for a kimura but Scherkow defends the submission attempt.

Totalschaden seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totalschaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Totalschaden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scherkow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Totalschaden.
Totalschaden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scherkow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Totalschaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Totalschaden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Totalschaden shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherkow tries to sprawl out of it but Totalschaden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Scherkow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Scherkow misses.
Scherkow missing with a left hand there. Totalschaden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Totalschaden shoots in for a double leg but Scherkow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Scherkow misses.
Maxiv Scherkow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scherkow misses with an uppercut. Totalschaden saw that one coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scherkow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.
Totalschaden blocks the elbow strike.
Totalschaden looking for a takedown.
Maxiv Scherkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Totalschaden.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.
Totalschaden is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scherkow pushes off an throws an elbow but Totalschaden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Totalschaden wants the takedown. Scherkow is fighting it off but Totalschaden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scherkow's guard against the ropes.
Totalschaden chips away with some ground and pound.
Totalschaden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Totalschaden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Totalschaden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Totalschaden stands up over Scherkow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Totalschaden passes Scherkow's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Totalschaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Totalschaden wants to control but Scherkow is keeping him busy.
Scherkow wants to control but Totalschaden is keeping busy.
Totalschaden is trying to control the action in half guard but Scherkow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Totalschaden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scherkow is squirming around, avoiding Totalschaden's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden unloading with bombs!
Totalschaden with good strikes from the mount here!

Totalschaden working for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is in no mood to give up.
Totalschaden avoids the attempt from Scherkow to control.

Totalschaden looking for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is having none of it.
Scherkow wants to hold on but Totalschaden pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scherkow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Scherkow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totalschaden.
Scherkow is squirming around, avoiding Totalschaden's attempts to control the action.
Totalschaden landing shots from mount.

Scherkow is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scherkow taking shots to the head.
Oh Scherkow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Totalschaden looking to control and managing it successfully.

Totalschaden looking for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is having none of it.
Maxiv Scherkow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Totalschaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Totalschaden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Totalschaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Totalschaden 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!

Tim Totalschaden wins by unanimous decision!