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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minh Sears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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279 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minh Sears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tino Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schneider shoots in but Sears avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sears tries to clinch but Schneider is having none of it.
Sears shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schneider tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider tries to get to full guard but Sears has control of the leg.
Sears could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schneider regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sears.
Sears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sears manages to get himself to full guard.
Sears managing to control the position.
Schneider wants to pass the guard but Sears is keeping the position.
Schneider trying to control but Sears is working from the bottom.
Sears trying to keep a closed guard but Schneider is proving a slippery customer.
Sears looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneider is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sears keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.
Sears is looking for a triangle but Schneider pushes his legs off easily.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Sears keeps moving.
Sears has control of Schneider's left arm, preventing Schneider from doing any damage.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Sears keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sears counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sears is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schneider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Sears has him pressed against the cage.
Schneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sears avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minh Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Schneider.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Sears has him pressed against the cage.
Schneider has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sears clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Sears right now.
Sears trying to control the hands but Schneider breaks the grip.
Sears manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schneider's guard. Nice work there by Sears.
Sears working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sears lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider 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.
Schneider looks winded!
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sears throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider pushes Sears off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minh Sears will probably get the nod.
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.
Schneider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sears throws a right hand that Schneider ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneider also avoids with ease.
Schneider moves into the clinch successfully.
Schneider is trying to trip Sears. He has hold of a leg but Sears is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schneider persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sears pushes Schneider off and gets back to his feet.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schneider misses with a kick to the body.
As Schneider tries to get set, Sears tries to push him back and clinch up but Schneider manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sears. Schneider does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Schneider misses.
Nice body kick from Schneider.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sears paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schneider has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sears is working for takedown but Schneider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sears drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schneider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schneider gets caught flat footed, as Sears shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schneider has his feet on Sears's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schneider closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sears is trying to get back to full guard.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but Sears defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider wants to take a breather but Sears is having none of it.
Sears trying to control from the bottom.
Sears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sears is controlling Schneider's trapped leg to prevent Schneider from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sears moves into full guard.
Sears might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sears looking for a sweep. Not yet Sears, not yet.
Sears manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sears leaves Schneider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schneider moves away from the strike by Sears.
Sears has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minh Sears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sears swivels and escapes.
Schneider moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sears closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sears tries for a takedown but Schneider manages to get underhooks.
Sears is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schneider is defending well for now.
Sears drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schneider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schneider breaks the clinch.
Sears looks to land a combination but Schneider avoids it well.
A punch combination from Schneider misses.
Sears is looking to counter the offense by Schneider and move into the clinch.
Tino Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sears shoots in looking for a takedown but Schneider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sears's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schneider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tino Schneider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sears's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Schneider with a nice cross.
Schneider darts in and clinches Sears up against the cage.
Sears slowing the pace effectively.
Sears ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sears no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sears is on top in guard.
Schneider is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sears rolls with it to try and escape but Schneider cranks on the arm and Sears is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tino Schneider!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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