PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Von Lieztenzein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Von Lieztenzein
vs
Elliet Junior Shnitkey

210 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
253 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Cynical Truth (steel penn)
The Adrenaline Matrix

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Shnitkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ulrich Von Lieztenzein has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Lieztenzein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lieztenzein misses with the combination.
Lieztenzein moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior Shnitkey checks a leg kick.
Lieztenzein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior Shnitkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a hook to the body
and Lieztenzein counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Shnitkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lieztenzein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey connects with a body shot.
Junior Shnitkey lands the left hand.

Lieztenzein is rocked!
Junior Shnitkey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lieztenzein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Lieztenzein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Junior Shnitkey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lieztenzein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lieztenzein is looking for a sweep.
Junior Shnitkey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lieztenzein seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lieztenzein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Junior Shnitkey 's best efforts.
Junior Shnitkey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Junior Shnitkey is pressing down on Lieztenzein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lieztenzein is holding on for now.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lieztenzein trying to hold on to Junior Shnitkey 's head to control him but Junior Shnitkey postures up.
Junior Shnitkey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control from half guard but Lieztenzein is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey throwing shots but Lieztenzein is blocking nicely.
Junior Shnitkey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior Shnitkey not doing much here.
Lieztenzein is looking to control Junior Shnitkey 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lieztenzein avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey wants to pass the guard but Lieztenzein is defending well.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior Shnitkey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Junior Shnitkey connects with a nice short shot to Lieztenzein's temple.
Nice strikes from Junior Shnitkey there.
Junior Shnitkey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior Shnitkey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lieztenzein has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Junior Shnitkey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Junior Shnitkey !
Junior Shnitkey is looking to take a break and control but Lieztenzein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey working the strikes but Lieztenzein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lieztenzein manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey wants to control from the top but Lieztenzein keeps moving.

Lieztenzein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior Shnitkey escapes and throws Lieztenzein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Junior Shnitkey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lieztenzein some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieztenzein tries to buck Junior Shnitkey off but Junior Shnitkey is having none of it.
Junior Shnitkey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Von Lieztenzein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lieztenzein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior Shnitkey momentarily.
Lieztenzein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior Shnitkey misses the target.
Junior Shnitkey thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieztenzein misses with a looping right.
Lieztenzein slips a jab and a cross from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Junior Shnitkey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lieztenzein did well to prevent Junior Shnitkey getting side control.

Lieztenzein actively working from the bottom here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Junior Shnitkey . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lieztenzein is trying to maintain the position but Junior Shnitkey is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a head shot. Lieztenzein uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lieztenzein looking for a guillotine here but Junior Shnitkey defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lieztenzein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior Shnitkey defends it easily.

Lieztenzein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior Shnitkey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior Shnitkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lieztenzein is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lieztenzein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior Shnitkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands a big shot to Lieztenzein's brow.

Junior Shnitkey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior Shnitkey throws a big elbow that misses.
Lieztenzein working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lieztenzein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lieztenzein keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
Junior Shnitkey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Junior Shnitkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior Shnitkey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lieztenzein's head.
Lieztenzein looking to control.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Lieztenzein's guard and throws a big left but Lieztenzein blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a couple of short punches.
Lieztenzein keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieztenzein looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lieztenzein is looking for a triangle but Junior Shnitkey pushes his legs off easily.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control but Lieztenzein is working from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior Shnitkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior Shnitkey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lieztenzein's head.
Junior Shnitkey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lieztenzein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior Shnitkey chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Von Lieztenzein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Junior Shnitkey digs a good body shot into Lieztenzein's ribs.
Lieztenzein throws a series of punches but Junior Shnitkey avoids them all with ease.
Lieztenzein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior Shnitkey manages to avoid it.
Junior Shnitkey throws a right hand that misses
and Lieztenzein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieztenzein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior Shnitkey has time to react.
Junior Shnitkey digs a good body shot into Lieztenzein's ribs.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior Shnitkey .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Shnitkey looks up at the clock and then as Lieztenzein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Junior Shnitkey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Junior Shnitkey wants to control but Lieztenzein is keeping him busy.
Lieztenzein taking a bit of punishment here - Junior Shnitkey scoring with strikes.
Lieztenzein struggling a bit here.
Junior Shnitkey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lieztenzein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Junior Shnitkey turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !