PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rembrandt Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is red barchetta- rush. Sonjay Narumbatangalang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Schmidt
vs
Narumbatangalang

188 cm
26
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Nutrition Down Under

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rembrandt Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narumbatangalang tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Narumbatangalang slips a jab and a cross from Schmidt.
Narumbatangalang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schmidt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Narumbatangalang avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Schmidt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Narumbatangalang cracks Schmidt with an open hand slap.
Schmidt misses with a series of wild punches.
Narumbatangalang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt.

Narumbatangalang closes the distance and clinches.
Narumbatangalang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narumbatangalang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Narumbatangalang scores a nice knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.

It looks like Rembrandt Schmidt has been cut.
Narumbatangalang lands a body punch.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narumbatangalang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang taking a breather.
Narumbatangalang working Schmidt over with knees to the body.
Narumbatangalang has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Narumbatangalang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Narumbatangalang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmidt up against the cage.
Narumbatangalang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Narumbatangalang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sonjay Narumbatangalang.
Schmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Narumbatangalang has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rembrandt Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narumbatangalang obliges.
Narumbatangalang with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Narumbatangalang.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schmidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Narumbatangalang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narumbatangalang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Narumbatangalang pulls his leg out and moves away.

Narumbatangalang moves into the clinch successfully.
Narumbatangalang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.

Rembrandt Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Narumbatangalang landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narumbatangalang lands a knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narumbatangalang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmidt's elbow.
Narumbatangalang avoiding damage.
Narumbatangalang has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Narumbatangalang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Narumbatangalang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Narumbatangalang stops a takedown attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Narumbatangalang scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang lands an elbow inside that Schmidt shrugs off.
Narumbatangalang connects with a knee to the head.

Schmidt is rocked!
Narumbatangalang lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narumbatangalang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Narumbatangalang pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narumbatangalang jerks Schmidt's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Schmidt drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Narumbatangalang goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Narumbatangalang because Schmidt was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is the new welterweight champion!