PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Schoonover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schoonover is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Daylight - Matt and Kim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kagome
vs
Schoonover

185 cm
19
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julius Schoonover!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kagome gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schoonover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schoonover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kagome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome working a defensive guard here.
Kagome is looking to stand up but Schoonover isn't so interested in that idea.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome 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.
Kagome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schoonover on the ground.
Kagome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schoonover fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoonover fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagome doesn't manage to clinch there - Schoonover circles away.
Nice body kick there by Kagome.

Kagome forces Schoonover back against the ropes and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kagome.
Kagome gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kagome avoiding damage.
Schoonover wants a takedown but no success here.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Schoonover.
Kagome trying to stall but Schoonover improves his position.
Kagome prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kagome is pressed up against the ropes. Schoonover has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kagome down to the mat. Kagome avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kagome. No joy for Schoonover on that attempt.
Schoonover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kagome wants to clinch up but Schoonover keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome tries to clinch up.
Schoonover swats away the attempt to clinch by Kagome.
Schoonover has a takedown stuffed.
Schoonover fails to land the takedown.

Kagome moves into the clinch successfully.

Schoonover is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kagome can't fight it off and eventually Schoonover manages to take the fight to the floor. Kagome looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schoonover is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome pulls Schoonover in close to prevent any damage.
Schoonover stays in close to Kagome's body and controls the position.
Kagome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schoonover is controlling him.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kagome can't keep his opponent in guard - Schoonover advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kagome trying to control here.
Kagome is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kagome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kagome is not content to let Schoonover control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schoonover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Schoonover moves into the clinch.
Schoonover tries for a takedown but Kagome manages to get underhooks.
Kagome stalling in the clinch but Schoonover improves position.

Schoonover gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kagome regains guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schoonover wants to pass the guard but Kagome is keeping the position.
Schoonover trying to control but Kagome is working from the bottom.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Schoonover dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Schoonover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kagome wants to clinch but Schoonover slips to the side

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

Schoonover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kagome sees it coming and defends easily.
Schoonover prevents Kagome from improving his position.

Schoonover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kagome sees it coming and defends easily.
Kagome tries to kick Schoonover off but Schoonover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schoonover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kagome's head.

Schoonover seems to be working for a kimura but Kagome defends the submission attempt.
Schoonover is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schoonover in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoonover is thwarting Kagome's attempts to control the position.
Kagome preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schoonover is keen to just control but Kagome is a slippery customer.
Kagome won't allow Schoonover to pass to mount.
Schoonover wants to take a breather but Kagome is having none of it.
Schoonover wants to pass the guard but Kagome is defending well.
Kagome wants to improve his position but Schoonover is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kagome tries to clinch up

and Schoonover counters with a single leg into guard. Kagome didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome looking to control.
Schoonover trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kagome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schoonover prevents Kagome from getting back to his feet.
Schoonover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome being controlled here, momentarily.
Kagome on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kagome tries to get out of the position.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schoonover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kagome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schoonover somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover looks to land a right hand but Kagome moved out of range.
Schoonover throws an overhand right that lands on Kagome's shoulder, as Kagome tries to avoid the shot.
Kagome scores with a leg kick.
Schoonover circles away from the clinch attempt

and Schoonover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kagome's guard.
Kagome is looking to stand up but Schoonover isn't so interested in that idea.

Schoonover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schoonover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagome controls Schoonover momentarily but Schoonover frees himself.
Julius Schoonover has got the better of the ground game so far.

Schoonover drops back looking for a leg! Kagome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kagome manages to kick Schoonover off! Schoonover jumps back into Kagome's guard.
Kagome wants to stand but Schoonover is controlling the position.
Schoonover wants to control from the top but Kagome keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kagome wants to clinch

and Schoonover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Schoonover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schoonover tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kagome moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kagome prevents the takedown attempt.
Kagome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schoonover tries to pull guard but Kagome holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schoonover drops back down to his feet.

Schoonover has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kagome regains guard immediately.
Schoonover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schoonover stops Kagome from standing up.
Schoonover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kagome working a defensive guard here.
Schoonover throwing strikes from guard but Kagome blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoonover wants to control from the top but Kagome keeps moving.
Kagome looking for a sweep. Not yet Kagome, not yet.
Schoonover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schoonover trying to control but Kagome is working from the bottom.
Schoonover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schoonover throws a hook but Kagome blocks it.
Schoonover with a poor takedown
and Kagome counters with a thumping low kick.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Schoonover.
Schoonover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kagome closes the distance but Schoonover moves to the side

and Schoonover counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kagome's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome wants to sweep but no luck.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagome 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.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schoonover thows a big elbow that misses.
Kagome 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.
Kagome is trying to keep Schoonover in close.
Schoonover pushing down on Kagome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kagome scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schoonover manages to mount him!
Kagome is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover is landing with some decent strikes but Kagome is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schoonover tries to control but Kagome wriggling away.
Schoonover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kagome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Schoonover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kagome can't escape the position.
Kagome tries to hold on but Schoonover postures up.

Schoonover working for a guillotine from mount but Kagome is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagome is trying to escape the mount.
Kagome avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schoonover.
Kagome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kagome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kagome is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Schoonover avoids the attempt from Kagome to control.
Schoonover lands a nice shot to the head.

Schoonover has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kagome is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Schoonover!
Julius Schoonover is the new middleweight champion!