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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riki Shi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riki Shi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riki Shi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shi.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt shoots in for a double leg but Shi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Shi connects with a high kick.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Schmidt's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shi misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi looks winded!
Shi lands a head kick. Schmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shi checks a leg kick.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shi throws a head kick that misses
and Schmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmidt.
Shi is pressed up against the cage. Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shi down to the mat. Shi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick
and Schmidt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmidt in particular looking to stall.
Shi is trying to stand up here but Schmidt is controlling him well.
Schmidt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
Schmidt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt taking a breather here.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Shi being controlled for a moment.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Shi is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shi keeps working.
Shi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shi is trying to buck Schmidt off.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Schmidt prevents Shi from escaping the position.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shi down.
Shi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schmidt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riki Shi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shi throws a head kick that misses
and Schmidt counters with a shoot takedown. Shi fights it but they end up in guard.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Schmidt prevents Shi from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shi is wriggling around but Schmidt manages to pass to half guard.
Schmidt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ernst Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt working the head and body with strikes.
Schmidt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt working Shi over with strikes.
Schmidt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shi is looking to escape.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.
Shi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shi throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi checks the leg kick.
Shi cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
Schmidt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shi on his heels. He'll look to pass Shi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi wants to stand and escape but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shi is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ernst Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Shi.
A short uppercut from Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it.
Shi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt tries to counter by clinching up but Shi breaks away and moves out of range.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Shi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shi moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Shi.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Shi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shi should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riki Shi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Shi saw it coming and moves away.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range.
Schmidt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Shi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shi is looking to stand back up but Schmidt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shi.
Shi tries to kick Schmidt off but Schmidt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shi is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt takes a little break here. Shi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Shi is working from the bottom.
Shi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shi bucks up and tries to throw Schmidt off but instead Schmidt has got his back!
Schmidt biding his time, controlling Shi.
Will Schmidt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Shi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shi is keeping busy.
Shi is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Shi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Schmidt.
Schmidt working for a choke but Shi is defending well.
Riki Shi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shi.
Schmidt lands strikes to the head.
Schmidt scores with strikes from the back.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt is riding his opponent, not letting Shi buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shi is trying to stand back up.
Ernst Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernst 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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