PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Schtein (ranked 25432 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Cheba (ranked 5317 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Schtein
vs
Cheba

195 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Schtein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislaw Cheba!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtein lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Schtein staying out of range there.
Schtein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schtein takes one on the button.
Schtein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schtein closes the distance and clinches up with Cheba, looking for a takedown. Schtein pushes Cheba against the cage but Cheba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Cheba misses.
Cheba lands with an uppercut that bounces Schtein off the cage and back into range.
Schtein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schtein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Schtein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schtein somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheba keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheba throws a series of punches but Schtein moves out of range.
Cheba throws a right hand that Schtein ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtein also avoids with ease.
Schtein takes one to the chin there.
Schtein wants to clinch up but Cheba keeps it at a distance.
Cheba lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cheba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schtein.
Stanislaw Cheba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtein dives in and grabs Cheba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheba pushes down on Schtein's head and hops out.
Schtein is breathing heavily.
Cheba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtein was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheba.
Cheba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Schtein tries for a takedown but Cheba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cheba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtein momentarily.
Cheba connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cheba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schtein, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtein blocking some punches.
Schtein blocks an uppercut.

Cheba breaks the clinch.
Cheba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schtein tries to move into range but Cheba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schtein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Schtein wants to clinch up but Cheba keeps it at a distance.
Schtein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtein moves away.

Cheba closes the distance and clinches.
Schtein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cheba pushes Schtein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Schtein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheba uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheba wants to stand and escape but instead Schtein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Cheba is trying to keep Schtein in close.
Cheba is pulling down on Schtein's head to control his posture.
Cheba working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cheba has his foot on Schtein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schtein works his way back into a safe position though.
Schtein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cheba has his foot on Schtein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schtein works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheba can do anything to dispel that myth.

Cheba has his foot on Schtein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schtein works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schtein manages to get himself to full guard.

Cheba trying to control but Schtein is working from the bottom.
Cheba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schtein is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Cheba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cheba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schtein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cheba catches Schtein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cheba throws an overhand right that lands on Schtein's shoulder, as Schtein tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schtein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schtein thuds a left hand into Cheba's body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cheba has eaten all the pies!
Cheba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cheba wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Cheba.
Schtein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheba.
Schtein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schtein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Schtein fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Schtein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtein tries to clinch up.
Schtein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheba misses with a straight left.
Schtein walks into a straight right hand from Cheba.
Cheba scores with a nice right hand.
Cheba misses with a combination
and Schtein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schtein throws a one two combo.
Schtein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanislaw Cheba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schtein moves forwards but Cheba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheba throws a big shot that misses.
Schtein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtein shoots in for a takedown but Cheba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schtein throws a head kick but Cheba moves out of range.
Cheba lands with a straight right. Schtein didn't see that one coming.
Cheba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Cheba clinches.
Schtein blocks an uppercut.
Schtein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheba tries to break the clinch but Schtein is controlling the position.
Cheba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtein can't find room to land a body shot as Cheba controls the action.
Schtein jumps guard but Cheba stands there with Schtein around his waist. Schtein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schtein blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheba wants to get back to striking at distance but Schtein won't allow it.
Schtein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Schtein manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schtein's guard.
Cheba trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheba wants to get up but he can't break Schtein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cheba forces his way into half guard.
Cheba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cheba tries to control but Schtein wriggling away.
Cheba tries to get up but Schtein was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Schtein wants to control from the top but Cheba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Cheba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
That's time! Schtein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cheba scores with a nice strike.
Schtein lands a high kick!
Schtein throws a head kick that misses.
Cheba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheba scores with a punch to the head.
Cheba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cheba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schtein has time to react.
Cheba throws a body punch but Schtein moves out of range.
Schtein wants to clinch
enabling Cheba to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheba misses with a two punch combination.
Cheba misses with a straight left.
Schtein shoots in but Cheba avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cheba missing with a left hand there. Schtein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheba misses with a straight right.
Cheba lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheba connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Cheba does no damage.
Cheba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtein moves out of range as Cheba strikes.
Cheba throws a looping overhand right but Schtein ducks down to avoid it.
Schtein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schtein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheba misses with a left hand
and Schtein counters with a one-two to the body.
Schtein tries to clinch but Cheba moves out of range.
Schtein takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheba misses with a hook.
Cheba keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheba misses with a straight right.
Schtein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheba stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Cheba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cheba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schtein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Schtein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schtein dives in and grabs Cheba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheba pushes down on Schtein's head and hops out.
Cheba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Cheba.
Cheba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtein momentarily.
Schtein looks for a takedown but Cheba sprawls well.
Cheba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cheba lands a right hook to the body.
Schtein fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Schtein 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Cheba clinches up with Schtein and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schtein blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schtein is looking for a takedown.
Cheba lands a left hand.
Cheba lands a hook that snaps the head of Schtein backwards.
Schtein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtein blocks an uppercut.
Schtein blocking some punches.
Tomasz Schtein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schtein jumps guard but Cheba stands there with Schtein around his waist. Schtein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislaw Cheba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheba 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislaw Cheba!