PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1865 p4p, 2101 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 253 p4p, 278 weight class). Chame Boxing Champ had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Boxing Champ
vs
Schullacks

190 cm
28
198
23 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
200
16 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Schullacks does it's job there.
Schullacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schullacks thuds a left hand into Boxing Champ's body.
Schullacks scores with a hook to the body. Boxing Champ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schullacks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schullacks lands with a good body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Schullacks enables Boxing Champ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schullacks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Boxing Champ has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Schullacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schullacks wants to control the position but Boxing Champ says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schullacks trying to hold on to Boxing Champ's head to control him but Boxing Champ postures up.
Schullacks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxing Champ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Boxing Champ keeps him under control.
Schullacks is concentrating on defense, preventing Boxing Champ from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks trying to control from the bottom.

Boxing Champ is working for a kimura but Schullacks is defending it quite comfortably.
Boxing Champ slips a nice elbow through Schullacks's hands, connecting with Schullacks's forehead.
Schullacks is trying is best to control the position here.
Schullacks gets full guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to work some ground and pound but Schullacks has wrist control.
Boxing Champ is in close to Schullacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ stays in close to Schullacks's body and controls the position.
Schullacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Schullacks is still trying to improve position.
Schullacks controlling Boxing Champ's posture.
Schullacks has momentary wrist control but Boxing Champ slips an elbow through the middle.

Schullacks working for a triangle but Boxing Champ defends it easily.

Boxing Champ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schullacks pulls Boxing Champ in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schullacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Schullacks looking to control.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ stands and throws Schullacks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boxing Champ cracks Schullacks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position but Schullacks is working away.
Schullacks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boxing Champ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schullacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxing Champ is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Boxing Champ seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxing Champ is working away from the top position though.

Boxing Champ seems to be looking for submissions.
Schullacks is staying active underneath Boxing Champ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks is controlling Boxing Champ's trapped leg to prevent Boxing Champ from advancing to side control.
Boxing Champ prevents Schullacks from improving his position.
Boxing Champ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boxing Champ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schullacks swivels and escapes.
Boxing Champ connects with the punch.
Boxing Champ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schullacks lands a head shot.
Schullacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxing Champ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schullacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxing Champ throws a head kick that misses.
Schullacks cracks Boxing Champ with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Boxing Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxing Champ looks for the body kick but Schullacks saw that one coming.
And Schullacks tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxing Champ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boxing Champ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
Boxing Champ throws a sloppy head kick and Schullacks moves out of range easily.
Schullacks keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxing Champ throws a right and a left that Schullacks avoids nicely.
Boxing Champ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schullacks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Boxing Champ with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxing Champ misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Schullacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schullacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schullacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Boxing Champ clinches up with Schullacks and pushes him back against the cage.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks.

Boxing Champ is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schullacks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boxing Champ to the mat. Boxing Champ regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schullacks postures up in Boxing Champ's guard and throws a big left but Boxing Champ blocks it.
Schullacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Boxing Champ is keeping the position.
Schullacks content to stall in guard here.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Boxing Champ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schullacks wants a takedown.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Schullacks.
Boxing Champ gets underhooks to prevent Schullacks's takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ digs a right hand into Schullacks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schullacks's gas tank.
Schullacks is breathing heavily.
Boxing Champ throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schullacks blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Schullacks is trying to trip Boxing Champ. He has hold of a leg but Boxing Champ is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schullacks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Boxing Champ pushes Schullacks off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Boxing Champ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks working a defensive guard here.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schullacks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
Boxing Champ lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schullacks's head.
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schullacks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxing Champ wants to stand up but Schullacks is controlling him.
Boxing Champ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schullacks controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxing Champ's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxing Champ's head.
Schullacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxing Champ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schullacks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schullacks controlling his opponent.
Schullacks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boxing Champ dives in and scores a takedown into Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks seems keen to control Boxing Champ's posture.
Schullacks controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Boxing Champ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Schullacks working a defensive guard here.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxing Champ manages to get himself to full guard.

Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schullacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxing Champ has wrist control.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxing Champ's guard.
Schullacks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schullacks stops Boxing Champ from getting back to his feet.
Schullacks looks to land a strike but Boxing Champ avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schullacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand up but Schullacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Schullacks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schullacks stops Boxing Champ from standing up.
Schullacks postures up in Boxing Champ's guard and throws a big left but Boxing Champ blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schullacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxing Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schullacks.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Schullacks.
Schullacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schullacks scores with a nice right hand.
Schullacks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chame Boxing Champ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxing Champ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxing Champ is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ connects with a jab.
Boxing Champ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schullacks throws out the jab.
Vern Schullacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schullacks throws an off balance right hand
and Boxing Champ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxing Champ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxing Champ tries to move into range but Schullacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schullacks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schullacks walks into a left hand.

Boxing Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxing Champ showed some decent athleticism there.
Schullacks trying to control but Boxing Champ postures up.
Schullacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schullacks wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ content to stall in guard here.
Boxing Champ throwing strikes from guard but Schullacks blocks nicely.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Chame Boxing Champ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard.

Boxing Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schullacks throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vern Schullacks.
I think Boxing Champ has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.