PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakin Schmoe (ranked 24496 p4p, 4811 weight class) and Kid James (ranked 0 p4p, 530 weight class). Schmoe comes to the cage accompanied by Callum Scott - Dancing on My Own. Schmoe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rakin Schmoe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Schmoe
vs
James

215 cm
24
220
2 - 10 - 0

178 cm
25
245
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rakin Schmoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kid James!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmoe is breathing heavily.
An elbow from James crashes against the mat.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmoe's head but Schmoe avoids it well.
Schmoe seems a little lost for a moment, as James dominates the positioning.

James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

James decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Schmoe, looking for a takedown. James pushes Schmoe against the cage but Schmoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Schmoe.
Schmoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Schmoe tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.

James pulls Schmoe into guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schmoe is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! James slams his shin into Schmoe's torso.

James pushes Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James is controlling Schmoe's posture.

James has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schmoe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

James jumps guard.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmoe manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from James. Schmoe shrugs it off though.
James 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.

James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmoe up against the cage.

James jumps guard and drags Schmoe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmoe's waist but Schmoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.

James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schmoe's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James scores with a shot to the body.
Schmoe leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

James moves into range and clinches up with Schmoe.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

James has Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.

James manages to break the clinch.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Schmoe gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kid James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.

James clinches up with Schmoe and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Schmoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies!

James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James is pulling down on Schmoe's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

James pushes Schmoe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.

James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kid James has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

James is trying to work for a kimura but Schmoe is defending well.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schmoe!
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James controlling the pace for now.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

James working for a submission but Schmoe is keeping him at bay.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from James.
James moves to the back.
James controls the position.
Schmoe is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James punches the canvas rather than the man.
James thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
What can Schmoe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schmoe wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James biding his time, controlling Schmoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

James shoots in but Schmoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schmoe sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

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

James stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schmoe to get to his feet.
Rakin Schmoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in and drives through. Schmoe sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmoe pinned against the cage. Schmoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.

James moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

James scores with a takedown into Schmoe's guard.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmoe looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmoe is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmoe sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmoe sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

James drives through and clinches with Schmoe against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

James pulls Schmoe into guard.
Schmoe throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmoe's guard. Nice move by James!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James passes Schmoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James stands up from half guard.
James lands a jab to Schmoe's midsection.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmoe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmoe!
James has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schmoe is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking to ground and pound but Schmoe is blocking nicely.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from James.
Rakin Schmoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid James!
In defeat, Rakin Schmoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '.