PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmuckatelli has chosen PANTERA COWBOYS FROM HELL as his entrance music. Joe Schmuckatelli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Schmuckatelli

186 cm
20
254 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmuckatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Schmuckatelli frees his head quite easily.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones looking to control but Schmuckatelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmuckatelli tries to hold on but Jones postures up.

Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schmuckatelli has worked his arm free - good work by Schmuckatelli!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schmuckatelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Schmuckatelli!

Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schmuckatelli has passed into half guard!
Schmuckatelli is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Schmuckatelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Schmuckatelli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Schmuckatelli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones shoots in and drives through. Schmuckatelli sprawls well.
Schmuckatelli misses with a body shot.
Schmuckatelli misses with a double jab.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jones is working for a kimura but Schmuckatelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to control the action but Schmuckatelli is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli controlling the position well.

Schmuckatelli kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Joe Schmuckatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two 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.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmuckatelli.
Jones shoots in but Schmuckatelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmuckatelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Schmuckatelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jones feints and as Schmuckatelli raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is keeping the position.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Schmuckatelli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmuckatelli is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmuckatelli has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Schmuckatelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmuckatelli lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jones falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Schmuckatelli!