PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuthbert Allgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuthbert Allgood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Allgood
vs
Schmeck

189 cm
33
223 lbs
24 - 15 - 1

175 cm
29
188 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cuthbert Allgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Allgood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmeck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmeck tries to bench press Allgood off him but Allgood keeps the position.
Allgood scoring with punches and elbows.
Allgood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmeck keeps working.

Allgood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Allgood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Allgood working away.
Schmeck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schmeck working Allgood over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allgood tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Schmeck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allgood keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood trying to hold on to Schmeck's head to control him but Schmeck postures up.

Schmeck is looking for a kimura but Allgood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmeck to get the leverage.
Allgood is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schmeck is looking for a kimura but Allgood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmeck to get the leverage.
Allgood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Allgood is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeck is trying to control the action in half guard but Allgood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmeck working Allgood over with strikes.
Allgood is pressing down on Schmeck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Allgood is pulling down on Schmeck's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmeck, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmeck passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood is trying to get back to half guard.
Schmeck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Allgood down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmeck trying to control the position but Allgood is working away.
You can see the frustration on Allgood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Schmeck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allgood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Schmeck is trying to get an arm triangle but Allgood is defending well.

Schmeck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allgood tries to buck Schmeck off but Schmeck is having none of it.
Allgood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Schmeck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allgood tries to buck Schmeck off but Schmeck is having none of it.
Allgood gets back to half guard.
Allgood is trying to control but can't.
Schmeck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allgood tries to get to full guard but Schmeck has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schmeck blocks the strikes from Allgood.

Schmeck is looking for a kimura but Allgood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmeck to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmeck lands with a punch from half guard.
Allgood is looking for a sweep. Schmeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allgood keeps working.
Allgood tries to get to full guard but Schmeck has control of the leg.

Allgood actively working from the bottom here.
Allgood works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allgood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schmeck working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aran Schmeck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Allgood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allgood lands in his opponent's guard.
Allgood postures up and lands a big shot to Schmeck's brow.
Allgood is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmeck has wrist control.
Schmeck trying to control the position.
Allgood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allgood throws an elbow that misses. Schmeck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allgood's guard. Nice move by Schmeck!
Allgood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmeck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmeck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schmeck is putting a hurting on Allgood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allgood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Allgood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schmeck is trying to control but can't.

Allgood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schmeck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allgood.
Allgood with the ground and pound but Schmeck uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmeck has wrist control.
Allgood tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeck is retaining full guard.
Allgood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allgood throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allgood throws an elbow that misses. Schmeck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allgood's guard. Nice move by Schmeck!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allgood looking for a sweep. Not yet Allgood, not yet.
Schmeck postures up.
Allgood keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
Allgood trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeck is proving a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aran Schmeck wasn't active enough on the ground.

Allgood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allgood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allgood is pushing down on Schmeck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmeck is fighting to maintain full guard but Allgood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmeck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Allgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allgood tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeck is retaining full guard.
Allgood trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.

Schmeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuthbert Allgood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Allgood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schmeck's guard.

Allgood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmeck dives on top into guard.
Schmeck works over Allgood with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Allgood keeps moving.
Schmeck lands a couple of digs.
Schmeck passes Allgood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Allgood wants to improve his position but Schmeck is controlling well.

Allgood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmeck pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schmeck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allgood is just riding it out for now. Schmeck eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeck is thwarting Allgood's attempts to control the position.
Allgood moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmeck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allgood wants to sweep here but Schmeck controlling him for the moment.
Schmeck looking to sit in guard and control but Allgood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood throwing strikes but missing.

Allgood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmeck dives on top into guard.
Allgood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmeck has passed into side control.
Schmeck taking a break here but Allgood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Schmeck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allgood keeps working.
Allgood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schmeck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schmeck's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allgood goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Schmeck escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Schmeck not doing much here.
Schmeck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allgood!
Schmeck prevents Allgood from getting the reversal.
Schmeck scoring with strikes but Allgood is staying in there.
Aran Schmeck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmeck controlling the position easily from mount.
Allgood tries to control Schmeck's body but Schmeck pushes him off. Allgood squirms to his side and now Schmeck has his back!
Schmeck is punishing Allgood with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Allgood is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schmeck is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Allgood covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Allgood wants to control his opponent's hands but Schmeck gets his hands free.
Allgood rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Allgood is looking for a sweep. Schmeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allgood tries to lock up and control but Schmeck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allgood can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aran Schmeck really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Allgood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schmeck's guard.
Allgood looking to pass the guard.
Allgood throws a strike but Schmeck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schmeck trying to control but Allgood is working from the bottom.
Schmeck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schmeck looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeck is one step ahead there.
Schmeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Allgood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Allgood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmeck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schmeck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allgood keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
Schmeck looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck won't allow Allgood to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allgood is keeping the position for now.

Allgood is looking for a triangle but Schmeck pushes his legs off easily.

Schmeck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Allgood working for a triangle but Schmeck defends it easily.
Schmeck trying to control but Allgood is working from the bottom.
Allgood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is looking to advance position but Allgood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schmeck gets back to half guard.
Allgood is looking to take a break and control but Schmeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allgood looks to land a strike but Schmeck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Allgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allgood throwing strikes but missing.
Allgood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeck is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Allgood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmeck dives on top into guard.
Schmeck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allgood is keeping the position for now.
Allgood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schmeck!
Allgood pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Allgood jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schmeck is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schmeck and Allgood has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuthbert Allgood had his way with Aran Schmeck in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Allgood looking to score a takedown here. Schmeck is defending well but Allgood drives through and ends up in Schmeck's guard.
Schmeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allgood.
Allgood trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allgood throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schmeck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allgood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allgood throws a big elbow that misses.

Schmeck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allgood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allgood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allgood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck trying to control the position.
Schmeck 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.
Allgood trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allgood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allgood wants to control from the top but Schmeck keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allgood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Allgood trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Allgood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Allgood misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Allgood scores with punches from side control.
Schmeck wants to control but Allgood postures up.
Allgood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schmeck works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allgood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmeck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allgood.
Schmeck is looking to control Allgood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeck avoid being mounted?

Allgood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schmeck is just riding it out for now. Allgood eventually gives up the hold.

Allgood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cuthbert Allgood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allgood 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuthbert Allgood!
During a confident post fight interview, Cuthbert Allgood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.