PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romanski Schootski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sosthene Ndikumana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosthene Ndikumana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schootski
vs
Ndikumana

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romanski Schootski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sosthene Ndikumana!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndikumana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schootski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Ndikumana.
Schootski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana fails to land with a series of punches.
As Ndikumana backs away, Schootski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ndikumana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndikumana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ndikumana looks to land a right hand but Schootski moved out of range.
Ndikumana throws a lazy right hand but Schootski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndikumana misses with a jab to the body
and Schootski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Schootski moves out of range as Ndikumana throws a body kick.
Ndikumana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sosthene Ndikumana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndikumana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndikumana avoids the head kick by Schootski.
Ndikumana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ndikumana.
A combination from Ndikumana does no damage.
Schootski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ndikumana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schootski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ndikumana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schootski counters with a big head kick but Ndikumana shrugs it off.
Ndikumana misses with a low kick.

Ndikumana rushes Schootski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Schootski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ndikumana tries a body shot but Schootski blocks it.
Ndikumana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schootski is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schootski prevents a body shot from Ndikumana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ndikumana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schootski is trying to force a seperation but Ndikumana has the dominant position.

Ndikumana breaks the clinch.
Ndikumana misses with a shot to the body
and Schootski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ndikumana misses with a body shot.
Schootski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ndikumana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndikumana throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schootski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ndikumana - just one landing.
Ndikumana avoids the head kick by Schootski.
Schootski looks for the body kick but Ndikumana saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ndikumana.
As Ndikumana backs away, Schootski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schootski misses with a head kick.
Ndikumana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schootski counters with a right hand to the body.
Schootski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schootski checks the leg kick.
Ndikumana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schootski moves out of range of the body kick from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schootski counters with a big head kick but Ndikumana shrugs it off.
Ndikumana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schootski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ndikumana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana misses with a leg kick
and Ndikumana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Schootski misses.
Ndikumana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Schootski.
Ndikumana feints the counter takedown.
Ndikumana scores with a hook to the body. Schootski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Schootski.
Schootski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndikumana shoots for a takedown but Schootski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romanski Schootski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sosthene Ndikumana.
Ndikumana just misses with a punch to the body.
Schootski throws a counter high kick but Ndikumana was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schootski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ndikumana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schootski counters with a big head kick but Ndikumana shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sosthene Ndikumana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ndikumana throws a hook but Schootski blocks it.
Schootski is looking to chop away at Ndikumana's legs.
Ndikumana misses the shot to the body.
Ndikumana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ndikumana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schootski as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Schootski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schootski blocks a jab.
Ndikumana tries to work over Schootski's front leg with a kick but Schootski checks it.
Schootski throwing a counter right hand but Ndikumana manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndikumana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ndikumana forces Schootski back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ndikumana struggles to land a body shot inside as Schootski controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schootski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ndikumana gets an underhook and turns Schootski into the cage.
Ndikumana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schootski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ndikumana is keeping busy.
Ndikumana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ndikumana.
Ndikumana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schootski prevents it.
Ndikumana can't find room to land a body shot as Schootski controls the action.
Schootski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ndikumana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ndikumana fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana misses with a body punch.
Ndikumana effectively controlling the action here.
Schootski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ndikumana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ndikumana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndikumana misses with a body shot.
Ndikumana misses with a looping left.
Ndikumana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schootski throws a counter high kick but Ndikumana was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ndikumana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schootski manages to avoid it.
Schootski tried to counter with a leg kick but Ndikumana avoided it.
Ndikumana tries to land a leg kick but Schootski saw it coming and moves away.
Ndikumana misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schootski avoids the head kick by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana throws a hook but Schootski avoids it easily.
Romanski Schootski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndikumana cracks Schootski with an open hand slap.
Ndikumana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schootski is fending him off so far but Ndikumana persists. Nope, Schootski circles away and we're back to standing.
Schootski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanski Schootski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sosthene Ndikumana.
Ndikumana tries to land a leg kick but Schootski saw it coming and moves away.
Schootski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schootski leaves Ndikumana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ndikumana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schootski.
Schootski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schootski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ndikumana swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schootski manages to avoid it.
Ndikumana misses with a hook
and Schootski counters with a nice body kick.
Ndikumana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Ndikumana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schootski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ndikumana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schootski keeping moving, preventing Ndikumana from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ndikumana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sosthene Ndikumana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ndikumana tries to work over Schootski's front leg with a kick but Schootski checks it.

Ndikumana darts in and clinches Schootski up against the cage.
Ndikumana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schootski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schootski trying to stall but Ndikumana improves his position.
Schootski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ndikumana tries to throw a body punch but Schootski avoids it by throwing Ndikumana back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndikumana misses with a punch to the body.
Schootski taking a breather.
Schootski blocks a body shot from Ndikumana.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ndikumana manages to break the clinch.
Ndikumana misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ndikumana.
Schootski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ndikumana tries to land a front kick but Schootski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schootski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ndikumana tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndikumana scores with a spinning back kick!
Ndikumana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schootski.
Ndikumana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Ndikumana looks to move away, Schootski throws a big counter combo bu Ndikumana just gets out of the way.
Ndikumana connects with a jab.
Ndikumana looks to score with a jab to the body but Schootski is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndikumana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schootski. Schootski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ndikumana misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Schootski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndikumana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ndikumana lands a nice shot to the body.
Schootski tries to clinch up but Ndikumana circles away and keeps his distance.
Schootski throws a nice head kick!
Schootski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ndikumana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ndikumana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schootski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ndikumana has managed to clinch.
Schootski stalling against the cage.
Ndikumana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ndikumana breaks from the clinch.
Schootski blocks a jab.
Schootski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndikumana.
Ndikumana tries to land a body kick
enabling Schootski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndikumana moves out of range of the body kick.
Ndikumana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schootski's head.

Schootski is rocked!
Ndikumana jabs at Schootski's body.
Oh Schootski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ndikumana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schootski rather than just go for the knockout.
Ndikumana seems to be stalking Schootski here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Schootski drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sosthene Ndikumana!