PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodoro Gohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norbert Schwager has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schwager
vs
Gohan

175 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodoro Gohan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gohan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gohan digs a good body shot into Schwager's ribs.
Gohan misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwager misses the target.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Schwager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwager walks into a jab.
Teodoro Gohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gohan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager.
Nice straight punches there by Schwager. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schwager.
Schwager fails to land with a series of punches.
Gohan misses the shot to the body.
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gohan.
Schwager moves out of range as Gohan strikes.
Gohan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gohan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gohan misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schwager throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gohan counters with a right hand to the body.
Gohan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schwager throws a right and a left that Gohan avoids nicely.
Gohan throws a nice looking combination but Schwager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gohan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gohan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gohan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohan looks gassed!
Gohan throws a body punch but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager misses with a body punch
and Gohan counters with a three punch combo that has Schwager backing up. Schwager nods at Gohan to acknowledge the strikes.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gohan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schwager throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwager slips a straight right by Gohan.
Schwager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gohan misses with a straight right.
Schwager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwager works Gohan's body with a nice hook.
Schwager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gohan circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Gohan catches Schwager right on the button with a cross.
Gohan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwager.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Schwager misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager.
A nice combination there by Schwager.

It looks like Teodoro Gohan has been cut.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Gohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gohan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwager misses with a looping right.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Gohan throws a body punch but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager cracks Gohan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Gohan is rocked!
Schwager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohan is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwager finish him?
Schwager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gohan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schwager rather than just go for the knockout.
Schwager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gohan seems to have recovered his senses.
Schwager throws a one two combo.
Gohan lands a glancing blow to the side of Schwager's head.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gohan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gohan.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Gohan moves out of range.
Gohan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwager.
Schwager misses with a two punch combination.
Schwager connects with the punch.
Gohan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gohan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gohan lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gohan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwager on the side of the head.
Schwager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Gohan misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norbert Schwager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teodoro Gohan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Schwager looks to land a left hand but Gohan moved out of range nicely.
Gohan throws a body punch but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gohan dodges the punch combination from Schwager.
Norbert Schwager is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwager misses with a body shot.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Schwager takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schwager.
Schwager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gohan moves away.
Gohan misses the shot to the body.
Gohan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gohan.
Gohan is breathing heavily.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Gohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwager moves away.
Gohan dodges the punch combination from Schwager.
Schwager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwager looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
Schwager misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gohan. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Gohan.
Gohan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gohan misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Schwager getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gohan.
Schwager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schwager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwager fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Gohan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norbert Schwager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gohan scores with a hook.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gohan circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
Schwager swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gohan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schwager thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Schwager misses its intended target.
Gohan connects with a body shot that sends Schwager's belly button to the back.
Gohan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gohan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gohan. Schwager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwager misses with a two punch combination.
Schwager digs a good hook to Gohan's body.
A right-left combo lands from Gohan.
Gohan throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gohan slips a jab and a cross from Schwager.
Schwager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gohan counters with a two punch combo.
Gohan misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Gohan cracks Schwager with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schwager misses with the combination.
Schwager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohan jabs Schwager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwager slips a jab and a cross from Gohan.
Schwager misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gohan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norbert Schwager dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teodoro Gohan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gohan lands a body shot.
Schwager misses with a combination
letting Gohan counter with a right hand.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Gohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwager throws a shot from downtown. Gohan moves away and avoids it.
Gohan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gohan digs a good body shot into Schwager's ribs.
Gohan thows a body shot but no joy.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Gohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Gohan avoids them all with ease.
Schwager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gohan.
Schwager takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schwager punishes Gohan's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Gohan works over Schwager's head and body with a nice combination.
Schwager misses the body punch
and Gohan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwager is just out of range.
Gohan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwager moves away.
Gohan staying out of range there.
Gohan misses with a combination
and Schwager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gohan misses with the combination.
Schwager lands a body shot.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gohan circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Gohan misses.
Schwager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohan throws a nice looking combination but Schwager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gohan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager.
Schwager throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gohan misses with an uppercut.
Schwager misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Gohan.
Gohan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwager was well out of range. Poor timing from Gohan.
Gohan avoids the body shot from Schwager.
Schwager moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schwager lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gohan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schwager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schwager scores with a one two! Gohan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Teodoro Gohan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
Gohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwager moves away.
Schwager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Gohan. Those never looked like landing.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Gohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwager takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Gohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gohan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gohan connects with a jab.
Schwager misses with a wild combination.
Gohan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Schwager.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
Gohan swings for the body but Schwager moves out of range.
Gohan just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gohan circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwager cracks Gohan with a good jab.
Gohan takes a swing at Schwager's ribcage but misses.
Norbert Schwager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwager throws a right hand that Gohan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gohan also avoids with ease.
Schwager with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schwager wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schwager goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Gohan scores with a hook to the body. Schwager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Schwager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schwager has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Schwager!