PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Schmidt (ranked 1301 p4p, 158 weight class) and Torq Bosley (ranked 1127 p4p, 142 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schmidt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Dreams. Torq Bosley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schmidt
vs
Bosley

180 cm
26
272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torq Bosley!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosley connects with a nice looking jab.

Schmidt clinches up against the cage.

Bosley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schmidt trying to control but Bosley is working from the bottom.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Schmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Bosley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bosley postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosley throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Schmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bosley working a defensive guard but Schmidt passes into half guard.
Bosley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.

Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Bosley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Bosley is pressing down on Schmidt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bosley is on top in guard.

Bosley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schmidt throws a strike but Bosley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bosley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmidt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmidt has escaped and now he's on top!

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!
Bosley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torq Bosley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bosley connects with a right hand. Schmidt shakes it off.
Good shot there by Bosley.
Schmidt darts in looking for a takedown but Bosley gets double underhooks and turns Schmidt into the cage.
Schmidt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bosley tries to avoid it but Schmidt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bosley to the ground. Bosley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bosley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosley unleashes a big counter combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bosley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bosley tries to avoid it but Schmidt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bosley to the ground. Bosley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bosley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bosley counter with a right hand.

Bosley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmidt did well to prevent Bosley getting side control.
Bosley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bosley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosley.

Bosley seems to be working for a kimura but Schmidt defends the submission attempt.

Bosley is working for a kimura but Schmidt is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt won't allow Bosley to pass to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bosley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bosley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmidt's head.

Bosley seems to be working for a kimura but Schmidt defends the submission attempt.

Bosley is working for a kimura but Schmidt is defending it quite comfortably.
Bosley thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torq Bosley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Bosley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmidt.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oskar Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bosley lands.
Bosley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosley.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Bosley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schmidt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bosley stalls.
Bosley has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Bosley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bosley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosley misses with a body punch.
Bosley controlling the action here for a moment.
Bosley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torq Bosley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bosley after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Bosley.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Bosley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bosley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmidt prevents it.
A short uppercut from Bosley.
Bosley trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bosley into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bosley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bosley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Torq Bosley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bosley looking to control.
Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been informed that Bosley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Torq Bosley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torq Bosley!
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