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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Schneeweiss (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lashawn Davis (ranked 5141 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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156 lbs
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178 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Schneeweiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lashawn Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneeweiss drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Schneeweiss tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
Davis tries to circle away but Schneeweiss has him pinned against the cage.
Schneeweiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Schneeweiss avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schneeweiss pinned against the cage. Schneeweiss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schneeweiss throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schneeweiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lashawn Davis.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schneeweiss counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Schneeweiss tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schneeweiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Schneeweiss jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis wants a takedown.
Schneeweiss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schneeweiss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schneeweiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schneeweiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneeweiss has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneeweiss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneeweiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schneeweiss.
Schneeweiss is breathing heavily.
Davis forces Schneeweiss back against the cage and clinches.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Schneeweiss checks a low kick from Davis.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schneeweiss smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis dives in and grabs Schneeweiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneeweiss pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis clinches.
A short left from Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Schneeweiss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Schneeweiss is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schneeweiss looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schneeweiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lashawn Davis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis has Schneeweiss up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneeweiss breaks from the clinch.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Schneeweiss throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Schneeweiss tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schneeweiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schneeweiss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lashawn Davis.
Nice sprawl there from Schneeweiss as Davis shoots in.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Schneeweiss moves out of range easily.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Schneeweiss on that attempt.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
It looks like Wolfgang Schneeweiss has been cut.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Schneeweiss scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schneeweiss is defending well.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schneeweiss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneeweiss pushes Davis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schneeweiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schneeweiss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Schneeweiss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Schneeweiss won't allow it.
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schneeweiss trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schneeweiss is controlling him.
Davis controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneeweiss wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schneeweiss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schneeweiss is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lashawn Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Schneeweiss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schneeweiss moves out of range of the body kick.
Schneeweiss lands a high kick!
Schneeweiss fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis tries to counter with a clinch but Schneeweiss shakes him off and moves away.
Schneeweiss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Schneeweiss. Schneeweiss maintains the clinch.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schneeweiss has him pressed against the cage.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to break free but Schneeweiss has control.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Schneeweiss is controlling him.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Schneeweiss won't allow it.
Schneeweiss stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeweiss manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis tries for a takedown but Schneeweiss circles away easily
and Schneeweiss counters with a nice body shot.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lashawn Davis.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schneeweiss.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Schneeweiss in a clinch.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schneeweiss breaks the clinch.
Schneeweiss has his takedown stuffed
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schneeweiss misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneeweiss tries to clinch up.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Schneeweiss sprawls well.
Schneeweiss has a takedown stuffed.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Schneeweiss and move into the clinch position.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Schneeweiss moves into the clinch.
Lashawn Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schneeweiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Schneeweiss, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Schneeweiss against the cage but Schneeweiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schneeweiss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schneeweiss somewhat.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Davis is looking to clinch but Schneeweiss is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Schneeweiss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schneeweiss is looking to counter the offense by Davis and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
Schneeweiss shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schneeweiss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Schneeweiss just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
Schneeweiss is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schneeweiss prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lashawn Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneeweiss tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Schneeweiss.
I think Davis 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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