PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Schwarzenegger (ranked 914 p4p, 2077 weight class) and Jacky Gane (ranked 75 p4p, 169 weight class). Gane has chosen Good Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Schwarzenegger
vs
Gane

225 cm
27
145
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
27
145
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Archibald Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacky Gane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schwarzenegger under the eye.
Schwarzenegger blocks a jab.
Gane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger throws a hook but Gane blocks it.
Gane throws a hook but Schwarzenegger avoids it easily.
Schwarzenegger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gane missing with a left hand there. Schwarzenegger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwarzenegger misses with an uppercut
and Gane counters with a nice uppercut.
Gane connects with a right hand. Schwarzenegger shakes it off.
Schwarzenegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gane misses with a hook
and Schwarzenegger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schwarzenegger swings widly with a right hand
and Gane counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Gane misses its intended target.
Gane throws a lazy uppercut

and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Schwarzenegger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gane is not content to let Schwarzenegger control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to take a breather but Gane is having none of it.
Gane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzenegger is working away from the top position though.
Gane is staying active underneath Schwarzenegger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a kimura here.
Schwarzenegger is trying to control. Gane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Schwarzenegger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Gane is keeping him busy.
Gane is concentrating on defense, preventing Schwarzenegger from advancing position.
Schwarzenegger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gane keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to stall here but Gane recovers full guard.
Gane pulls Schwarzenegger in to control the position.
Schwarzenegger postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schwarzenegger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Gane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gane.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwarzenegger slips under a jab from Gane.
Gane throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwarzenegger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Schwarzenegger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schwarzenegger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzenegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Gane.
Jacky Gane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzenegger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gane.
Schwarzenegger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gane misses with a left hand

and Schwarzenegger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gane's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Archibald Schwarzenegger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schwarzenegger slips under a jab from Gane.

Gane drives through and clinches with Schwarzenegger against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Schwarzenegger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gane is trying to break free.
Gane wants to break free but Schwarzenegger has control.
Schwarzenegger tries to work over Gane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gane tries to break free but Schwarzenegger pushes him back against the cage.
Gane can't break the clinch.
Gane throws a punch but it's blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger misses with a body punch.
Schwarzenegger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gane prevents a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gane working hard to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger tries to throw a body punch but Gane avoids it by throwing Schwarzenegger back against the cage.
Schwarzenegger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.

Schwarzenegger breaks from the clinch.
Gane lands with a cross.
Jacky Gane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schwarzenegger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schwarzenegger.
Gane is trying to keep Schwarzenegger in close.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Gane is working from the bottom.
Gane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schwarzenegger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gane dives on top into guard.

Schwarzenegger has his foot on Gane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gane works his way back into a safe position though.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a triangle but Gane pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a triangle but Gane pushes his legs off easily.

Schwarzenegger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gane defends it easily.

Gane is posturing up here but Schwarzenegger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gane tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gane has to tap! Slick submission there by Schwarzenegger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archibald Schwarzenegger!
Archibald Schwarzenegger retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Archibald Schwarzenegger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.