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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jens Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jens Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clinton Barton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Barton has his takedown stuffed
and Schmidt counters by clinching up.
Schmidt just leaning against Barton, taking a breather.
Barton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jens Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Barton.
Barton has Schmidt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schmidt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barton has picked Schmidt up - he's going for a ride! Barton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmidt controlling the position for now.
Schmidt is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
Schmidt wants to improve his position but Barton is controlling well.
Schmidt gets back to full guard.
Barton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barton is controlling him.
Schmidt pulls Barton in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Barton off! Barton jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt striking off his back but it's not causing Barton any problems.
Schmidt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barton drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Barton off! Barton jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Barton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton 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.
Schmidt trying to control the position.
Schmidt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barton 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.
Barton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schmidt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schmidt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schmidt!
Schmidt decides to stand back up.
Schmidt gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is working for a kimura but Barton is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmidt controlling the action here.
Barton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schmidt pushes past his half guard into mount!
Schmidt lands a heavy elbow.
Barton tries to reverse the position but Schmidt maintains control.
Schmidt controlling the pace for now.
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schmidt working Barton over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barton blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmidt prevents Barton from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Schmidt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schmidt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barton is trying to improve his position.
Schmidt wants to control but Barton is keeping him busy.
Schmidt decides to stand back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmidt.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Barton is working away.
Barton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmidt pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schmidt.
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Schmidt is taking a breather. Barton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt thows a huge punch but Barton dodges it nicely.
Schmidt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jens Schmidt just wasn't active enough.
Barton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schmidt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barton won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt is staying tight to Barton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barton is looking to reverse the position.
Schmidt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton, who protects the arm well.
Barton regains half guard.
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmidt pulls his head out easily.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Barton actively working from the bottom here.
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt controlling the action here.
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmidt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jens Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmidt.
Schmidt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt staying calm.
Schmidt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmidt wants to control but Barton is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Barton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schmidt!
Schmidt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schmidt is surviving well by controlling Barton's body position as best he can.
Schmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Barton has a good base and remains in mount.
Schmidt tries to hold on but Barton pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schmidt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schmidt and Barton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barton is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schmidt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barton's best efforts.
Schmidt is looking to control Barton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Barton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmidt is looking to improve his position.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barton is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schmidt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barton 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.
Barton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schmidt seems keen to control Barton's posture.
Barton drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Barton off! Barton jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt is trying to keep Barton in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton pushes down on Schmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barton is working for a kimura but Schmidt is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmidt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barton seems to be working for a kimura but Schmidt defends the submission attempt.
Barton wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmidt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schmidt is concentrating on defense, preventing Barton from advancing position.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Schmidt has his hands on Barton's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmidt dives on top into guard.
Clinton Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidt passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clinton Barton.
Well Schmidt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Schmidt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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