PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Schmidt (ranked 889 p4p, 115 weight class) and Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 515 p4p, 70 weight class). Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Art of War - Sabaton. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Schmidt
vs
Dall

176 cm
35
166 lbs
27 - 15 - 2

170 cm
34
155 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmidt throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmidt.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Schmidt's leg but Schmidt calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall catches Schmidt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Schmidt misses

and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.

Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmidt, who protects the arm well.
Schmidt struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.
Schmidt wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schmidt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dall fails to advance to Schmidt's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmidt is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Schmidt is trying to escape the mount.

Dall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schmidt is now in Dall's guard. A big mistake from Dall there, giving up the dominant position!
Schmidt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dall's guard.
Schmidt advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is pressing down on Schmidt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dall working for a triangle but Schmidt defends it easily.
Schmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dall sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dall defends it easily.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyrkyx Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dall looks for the body kick but Schmidt saw that one coming.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Schmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schmidt gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Schmidt looking to control.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Schmidt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dall has his foot on Schmidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmidt works his way back into a safe position though.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schmidt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schmidt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dall has his foot on Schmidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmidt works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.

Schmidt gets to his feet. Dall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Schmidt saw it coming and moves away.
And Schmidt counters with a quick kick to the body but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmidt circles away.
Dall swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmidt, which made it look bad.
Dall throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schmidt misses with a body shot.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.

Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Schmidt decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall checks a low kick from Schmidt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Schmidt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Schmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schmidt connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schmidt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
That kick from Dall tenderised Schmidt's leg. Schmidt is trying to keep his angry face on.

Schmidt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vyrkyx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.

Schmidt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall gets back to half guard.

Schmidt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dall to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmidt as he jumps to the side.
Dall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schmidt rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmidt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Schmidt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall just manages to avoid it.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Schmidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall throws a series of punches but Schmidt avoids them all with ease.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Schmidt cracks Dall with an open hand slap.

Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schmidt is looking to improve his position.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmidt has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dall is looking for submissions but instead, Schmidt has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schmidt!
Dieter Schmidt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.