PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Sandusky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schwarzeneg
vs
Sandusky

175 cm
51
175 lbs
38 - 75 - 2

182 cm
27
169 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 75 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Sandusky!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandusky is defended easily by Schwarzeneg.
Veli Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandusky fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sandusky.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Sandusky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandusky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sandusky throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
Sandusky tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg misses with a head kick.
Sandusky fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg is looking to counter the offense by Sandusky and move into the clinch.
Veli Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Sandusky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandusky, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg clinches up with Sandusky and pushes him back against the cage.
Sandusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Schwarzeneg has picked Sandusky up - he's going for a ride! Schwarzeneg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Sandusky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzeneg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schwarzeneg controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is looking to improve his position.
Sandusky trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandusky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandusky is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sandusky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is looking to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sandusky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzeneg is working away from the top position though.

Sandusky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sandusky controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandusky is staying active underneath Schwarzeneg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandusky tries to clinch up but Schwarzeneg circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwarzeneg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandusky stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.

Sandusky has Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schwarzeneg jumps guard.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown

and Sandusky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schwarzeneg!
Schwarzeneg pushes Sandusky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sandusky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sandusky trying to control the position but Schwarzeneg is working away.
Veli Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Schwarzeneg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Schwarzeneg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sandusky off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Sandusky tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Sandusky bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky passes into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but Sandusky is controlling well.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand back up but Sandusky is controlling him
Sandusky throwing shots but Schwarzeneg is blocking nicely.
Sandusky is looking to take a break and control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandusky working the head and body with strikes.

Sandusky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to control from half guard but Schwarzeneg is working away.
Sandusky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwarzeneg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sandusky controlling the action here.
Sandusky wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzeneg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sandusky trying to control from half guard but Schwarzeneg is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg pushes Sandusky off looking to stand but Sandusky dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandusky dives in for a single leg takedown but Schwarzeneg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Sandusky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schwarzeneg on his heels. He'll look to pass Schwarzeneg's guard now, I'm sure.
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Schwarzeneg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg is wriggling around but Sandusky manages to pass to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is not content to let Sandusky control the position.
Sandusky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sandusky controlling the action here.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep. Sandusky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up here but Sandusky is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sandusky shoots for a takedown but Schwarzeneg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandusky, which made it look bad.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg dives in for a single leg takedown but Sandusky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schwarzeneg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sandusky is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky wants to control but Schwarzeneg postures up.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sandusky to his feet.

Sandusky tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandusky wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.

Schwarzeneg pulls Sandusky into guard.
Sandusky trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schwarzeneg pushes Sandusky off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandusky.
Sandusky circles away from the clinch attempt.

Schwarzeneg feints and as Sandusky raises his hands in defense, Schwarzeneg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sandusky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sandusky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Sandusky stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.

Schwarzeneg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandusky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwarzeneg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzeneg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sandusky has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Sandusky scoring with punches from side control.
Sandusky cracks Schwarzeneg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sandusky trying to control the action but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg looking for a sweep but Sandusky has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Schwarzeneg somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sandusky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up
and Sandusky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schwarzeneg or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandusky, which made it look bad.
Sandusky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schwarzeneg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Sandusky.
I think Sandusky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!