PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tappin datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrute's entrance music is Thunderstruck by AC DC. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Dwight Schrute has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwight Schrute seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Schrute
vs
datass

194 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

215 cm
20
276 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, tappin datass!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Schrute throws a hook but datass avoids it easily.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute throws a jab when datass was well out of range.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
datass fails in his attempt to clinch.
datass tries for a takedown but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
datass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute thows a body shot but no joy.
Schrute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - datass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schrute cracks a nice hook into datass's ribs.
datass on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - datass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schrute stuffs the takedown.
datass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schrute thows a body shot but no joy.
Schrute lands a head shot.
Schrute uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before datass has time to react.
Schrute throws a body punch but datass moves out of range.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from datass.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute swats away the attempt to clinch by datass.
Schrute's corner calls for a 1-2. Schrute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

datass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schrute is trying to break free.
Schrute looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrute tries to circle away but datass has him pinned against the cage.

Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Schrute throws a hook but datass avoids it easily.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
datass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schrute sprawls well. Schrute wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. datass gets slowly back to his feet.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
datass wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute leaves datass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schrute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but datass was well out of range. Poor timing from Schrute.
datass is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schrute is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for datass.
Schrute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from datass.
datass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schrute's waist but Schrute gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing datass off to one side.
Schrute misses with a hook. datass ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schrute does it's job there.
datass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
datass slips a jab from Schrute.
datass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schrute sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schrute throws a jab when datass was well out of range.
datass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schrute finds it's way round the side to connect with datass's head.
datass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schrute throws out a powerful jab.
datass has a takedown stuffed.
Schrute throws a jab when datass was well out of range.
tappin datass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
datass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schrute defends well against a solid takedown attempt from datass.
datass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from datass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schrute with a hook.
Schrute keeps the fight on the outside.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
Good exchange - Schrute coming out on top.
Schrute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that datass can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schrute lands a big uppercut and datass crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but datass looks OK. Schrute waves datass back to his feet!
Schrute circles away from the clinch attempt.
datass defending well as Schrute loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Schrute misses.
datass shoots in for a takedown but Schrute shows good takedown defense.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of datass's head but datass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
datass slips under a jab from Schrute.
Schrute stuffs the takedown attempt from datass. datass gets slowly back to his feet.
datass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schrute swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute clobbers datass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Schrute misses.
datass takes one on the button.
Schrute throws out a powerful jab.
datass wants to clinch up but Schrute keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from datass is defended easily by Schrute.
datass is breathing heavily.
Schrute misses with a looping left.
datass tries to clinch up but Schrute circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target.
datass tries to clinch up.
datass tries for a takedown but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Schrute misses.

datass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schrute!
Schrute is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
datass looking to control but Schrute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
datass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
datass misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
datass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

datass working for a submission but Schrute is keeping him at bay.
datass wants to control the pace but Schrute is squirming around nicely.
Schrute wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schrute trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schrute misses with a looping left.

datass closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
datass wants to take a breather but Schrute is having none of it.
datass wants to pass the guard but Schrute is defending well.
datass thows a huge punch but Schrute dodges it nicely.
datass is trying to control. Schrute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
datass stalling.

Schrute is defending against the submission attempts here by datass.
datass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
datass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schrute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schrute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for datass on the ground.
datass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of datass's head but datass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
datass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schrute pinned against the cage. Schrute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
datass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schrute circles away.
Dwight Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrute stuns datass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
datass ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
A jab from Schrute misses.
Schrute throws the left hand but datass avoids the punch easily.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on datass's shoulder, as datass tries to avoid the shot.
datass shoots in looking for a takedown. Schrute tries to sprawl out of it but datass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schrute manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Schrute misses.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from datass.
Schrute leaves datass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
datass dives in and grabs Schrute's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schrute pushes down on datass's head and hops out.
datass looks to land a combination but Schrute avoids it well.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. datass moves away and avoids it.
Schrute misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
datass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schrute throws a hook but datass blocks it.
datass moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrute throws the left hand but datass avoids the punch easily.
datass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schrute swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Schrute.
datass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schrute, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schrute missing with a left hand there. datass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schrute thows a body shot but no joy.
datass shoots in and drives through. Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but datass uses good head movement to avoid it.
datass shoots in and drives through. Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
datass shoots in for a takedown but Schrute shows good takedown defense.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
datass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schrute throws out the jab.
datass ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
datass is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
datass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
datass wants to clinch.
Schrute works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. datass moves away and avoids it.
Schrute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schrute misses with a hook. datass ducked under it nicely.
datass drops his hands momentarily and Schrute takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
datass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
datass defending well as Schrute loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from datass lands.
Schrute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
datass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
datass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schrute sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schrute throws a hook but datass avoids it easily.
datass slips a jab from Schrute.
Schrute throws a hook but datass avoids it easily.
Schrute misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
datass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
datass misses with a wild combination.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
datass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from datass there as he acknowledges the shot.
datass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Schrute there.
datass misses with a takedown attempt - Schrute sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
datass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute lands with an uppercut that bounces datass off the cage and back into rage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schrute. datass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schrute misses with a hook. datass ducked under it nicely.
datass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schrute as he jumps to the side.
datass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schrute as he avoids it easily.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on datass's shoulder, as datass tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute lands with an uppercut that bounces datass off the cage and back into rage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
datass tries for a takedown but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute had his way with tappin datass in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Schrute misses.
Schrute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from datass.
Schrute thows a left - swing and a miss!
datass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schrute avoids it really well and circles away.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
datass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
datass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
datass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
datass moves in looking to clinch but Schrute pushes him off.
Schrute throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck datass on the side of the head.
Schrute missing with a left hand there. datass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
datass misses with a body punch
and Schrute counters with a straight right hand.
datass is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
datass moves away from the strike by Schrute.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schrute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
datass fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target.
datass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schrute throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute lands a really nice looking cross but datass seems unphased.

Schrute drops datass with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but datass looks back up at him and smiles so Schrute waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
datass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Schrute lands a right hook to the body.
datass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. datass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrute misses with a looping right.
Schrute lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

datass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schrute napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schrute on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schrute tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, datass asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Schrute is trying to escape the position but datass is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
datass trying to control the action but Schrute is working from the bottom.

datass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no datass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dwight Schrute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrute is not content to let datass control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schrute, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute retains his heavyweight title!