PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tajikskii Tigr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Schaubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaubi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West ft. The xx - Touch the Sky. Tajikskii Tigr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tigr
vs
Schaubi

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tajikskii Tigr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tigr as he jumps to the side.
Tigr leaves Schaubi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Schaubi gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from escaping the position.
Tigr is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi works to advance to full mount. Tigr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tigr tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tigr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tigr wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Tigr gets back to half guard.
Schaubi is taking a breather. Tigr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tigr moves away from the strike by Schaubi.
Schaubi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tigr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaubi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.
Tigr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigr defending well as Schaubi loads up on a big left hand.

Schaubi shoots in and bounces Tigr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tigr controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaubi slips nicely into half guard.
Schaubi is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abu Schaubi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tigr leaves Schaubi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Schaubi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tigr trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Schaubi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tigr throws a body punch but Schaubi moves out of range.
Tigr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schaubi.
Schaubi looks to land a left hand but Tigr moved out of range nicely.

Schaubi clinches up against the cage.
Tigr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schaubi.

Schaubi lands a takedown into guard.
Schaubi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schaubi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tigr is looking to stand up but Schaubi isn't so interested in that idea.
Tigr working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi wasn't active enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tigr enables Schaubi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tigr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schaubi tries to move into range but Tigr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaubi misses with a takedown
and Tigr counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.

Schaubi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tigr sprawls well initially but Schaubi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tigr punching from the bottom.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigr wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Schaubi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tigr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schaubi advances to mount.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from getting the reversal.
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Tigr is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Abu Schaubi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Schaubi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Schaubi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Schaubi with that takedown attempt.
Tigr scores with a body shot.

Schaubi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tigr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tigr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tigr wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Tigr is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigr wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown but Tigr shows good takedown defense.
Tigr punishes Schaubi's body with a nice straight punch.
Schaubi looks for a takedown but Tigr sprawls well.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.
Schaubi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown but Tigr shows good takedown defense.
Schaubi misses with a straight right.

Schaubi closes the distance and pushes Tigr back into the cage.
Abu Schaubi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigr looking to slow down the pace here.
Tigr seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Schaubi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tigr gets underhooks to prevent Schaubi's takedown attempt.
Tigr is trying to maintain a safe position but Schaubi gets an underhook and turns Tigr into the cage.
Tigr misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schaubi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schaubi manages to end up in side control.
Schaubi working away.
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but Tigr denies him.
Tigr is trying to buck Schaubi off.
Schaubi controls the position from side control.
Tigr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tigr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tajikskii Tigr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaubi advances nicely into full mount.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Tigr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaubi stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Schaubi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schaubi 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Schaubi!
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