PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 4322 p4p, 523 weight class) and SF Candidate (ranked 6389 p4p, 651 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schaub
vs
Candidate

179 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, SF Candidate!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candidate throws a good cross that connects.
Schaub misses with an uppercut. Candidate saw that one coming.
Candidate looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.
Schaub ducks under a wild hook from Candidate.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Candidate scores with a four punch combination!
Schaub takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Candidate scores with a decent looking hook.
Schaub drops his hands momentarily and Candidate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Candidate lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub lands with a good body shot.
Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Schaub. That snapped Candidate's head back.
Schaub throws a hook but Candidate avoids it easily.

Schaub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaub showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Schaub'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.
Candidate is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub controlling the action here.
Candidate trying to hold on to Schaub's head to control him but Schaub postures up.
Schaub sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but Candidate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Candidate trying to control here.
Schaub prevents Candidate from improving his position.
Schaub tries to pass to full mount but Candidate defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Schaub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Candidate has managed to free his arm - good work.

Schaub in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Candidate tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schaub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!