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Event:
GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Schmidt rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. #TD2#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans winds up and cracks Schmidt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmidt is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmidt is controlling Evans's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schmidt quickly recovers to half guard.
Schmidt is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Evans prevents Schmidt from improving his position.#T4#
Evans throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Schmidt trying to control but Evans postures up.
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Schmidt keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Schmidt scores with a hook.
Schmidt throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmidt.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Schmidt tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
#T2#
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
As Evans tries to get set, Schmidt tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Schmidt. #TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schmidt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schmidt tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Schmidt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schmidt to see if he's OK.
Evans working away.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schmidt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Evans working the head with strikes.
Schmidt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
Schmidt is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Schmidt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmidt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jans Schmidt's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
And Schmidt counters with a quick kick to the body but Evans blocks it.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt counters with a nice body kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidt's guard.
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.
Schmidt pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control.
Schmidt trying to control the position.
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.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Evans.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Evans has picked Schmidt up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmidt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt is trying to keep Evans in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmidt's head.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Tyberos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Schmidt gets a takedown into half guard.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyberos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyberos moves into full guard.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Tyberos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyberos is working hard here to advance position.
Tyberos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Schmidt trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyberos working Schmidt over with strikes.
Tyberos is thwarting Schmidt's attempts to control the position.
Tyberos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyberos working over Schmidt with some ground and pound. Schmidt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyberos is working away from the top position though.
Tyberos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmidt is positioning himself well to prevent Tyberos advancing to mount.
Schmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Schmidt's temple.
Tyberos working Schmidt over with strikes.
Schmidt wants to improve his position but Tyberos is controlling well.
Tyberos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyberos thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyberos throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tyberos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyberos.
Tyberos wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Schmidt is staying active underneath Tyberos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Tyberos has control of the leg.
Tyberos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyberos wants to take a breather but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Tyberos in his half guard. #T3#
Schmidt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyberos.
Schmidt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmidt, not yet.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyberos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos looking to pass the guard.
Tyberos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt has Tyberos pulled in close to control his posture.
Tyberos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
Tyberos works over Schmidt with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyberos postures up.
Schmidt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Tyberos controlling him for the moment.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position here.
Tyberos postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tyberos misses the jab.
No joy there for Tyberos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyberos misses the jab.
Tyberos throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Tyberos misses with a body shot.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyberos misses with a double jab.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Tyberos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyberos.
A nice side step and Schmidt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tyberos does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyberos, which made it look bad.
Schmidt moves forwards but Tyberos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Tyberos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyberos scores with a jab to the head.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Tyberos both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyberos throws out the jab.
Tyberos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ReaperLord Tyberos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jans Schmidt.#TD2#
Schmidt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Tyberos is working from the bottom.
Tyberos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyberos wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tyberos pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmidt is continuing to stall.
ReaperLord Tyberos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyberos controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Tyberos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyberos, not yet.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyberos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyberos can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmidt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Tyberos is having none of it.
Well, if Schmidt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyberos is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Schmidt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schmidt blocks the strikes from Tyberos.
Schmidt not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Tyberos.
Schmidt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyberos misses with a straight left.
Tyberos throws a sloppy body shot
and Schmidt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyberos.
Tyberos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyberos with a poor takedown
and Schmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Tyberos.
Tyberos throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyberos sets himself, and Schmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyberos avoids it this time.#TD#
Tyberos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyberos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt wants to improve his position but Tyberos is controlling well.
Schmidt wants to control but Tyberos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyberos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyberos works over Schmidt's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyberos throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt tries to counter with a clinch but Tyberos shakes him off and moves away.
Tyberos looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schmidt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyberos swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmidt takes a little break here. Tyberos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Tyberos is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Tyberos is trying to control Schmidt's posture but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Tyberos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyberos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyberos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmidt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tyberos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmidt off and has taken his back!
Tyberos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tyberos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schmidt avoids the strikes from Tyberos.
Tyberos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyberos loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schmidt hold on?
Tyberos scores with punches from the back.
Schmidt is still in real trouble! Can Tyberos finish him?
Tyberos lands strikes from the back and Schmidt isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ReaperLord Tyberos! |
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Event:
GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Holl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
Holl is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Holl.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Schmidt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holl is pulling down on Schmidt's head to control his posture.
Holl controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Holl wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holl wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment.
Schmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmidt is looking to work some ground and pound but Holl has wrist control.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Schmidt throwing strikes from guard but Holl blocks nicely.
Schmidt working some strikes from top position.
Schmidt with a nice head shot there.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Schmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holl looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schmidt connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Holl pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Holl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
Holl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holl wants it to stay on the feet.
Holl leaves Schmidt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jans Schmidt.
Nice sprawl there from Holl as Schmidt shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schmidt. #CL#
Holl clinches.
Holl lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holl is pressed up against the cage. Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holl down to the mat. Holl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmidt.
Holl looks to land a body kick but Schmidt moved away.
Schmidt shoots in but Holl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schmidt takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holl did well to prevent Schmidt getting side control.
Holl keeping hold of Schmidt's head, controlling as best he can.
Holl is looking to control Schmidt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Holl dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holl avoids it really well and circles away.
Holl tries to clinch there but Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt feints the counter takedown.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Schmidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Schmidt's front leg but catches the back leg as Schmidt tries to avoid it.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt's sensitive parts.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Flo Holl is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jans Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Holl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?#T1#
Holl lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
Holl lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Schmidt jumps guard and drags Holl to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holl preventing the sweep.
Schmidt wants to control but Holl passes easily into half guard.
Holl is just content to waste time from the top position. Schmidt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holl is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Schmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Schmidt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holl taking some punishment here, with Schmidt in his half guard.
Schmidt looks to land a strike but Holl avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holl swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holl holds on and takes a little breather.
Holl wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jans Schmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmidt postures up and lands a big shot to Holl's brow.
Holl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmidt distracts Holl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holl's head.
Schmidt is looking to work some ground and pound but Holl has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Schmidt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Holl keeps moving.
Schmidt postures up in Holl's guard and throws a big left but Holl blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jans Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Holl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Schmidt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holl tries to avoid it but Schmidt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holl to the ground. Holl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmidt blocks the body kick.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schmidt is able to avoid easily.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holl can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holl did well to prevent Schmidt getting side control.
Schmidt is pressing down on Holl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holl is holding on for now.
Holl trying to hold on to Schmidt's head to control him but Schmidt postures up.
Holl preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holl is trying to maintain the position but Schmidt is very close to passing his half guard.
Holl controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schmidt throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Holl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.
Schmidt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holl defending well though.
Schmidt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Schmidt there.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holl has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holl moves into full guard.
Holl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holl as he jumps to the side.
As Schmidt backs away, Holl returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Schmidt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt pushes down on Holl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holl manages to get to full guard.
Schmidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Holl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holl wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holl is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt cracks Holl with a solid left hand.
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmidt throws a strike but Holl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Schmidt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Holl wants to pass to mount but Schmidt is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt is concentrating on defense, preventing Holl from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jans Schmidt.
I think Holl 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
An out of breath Flo Holl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Can misses with a looping right.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
It looked like Can was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmidt.
Schmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Can throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Can.
Schmidt lands with a straight right. Can didn't see that one coming.
Can takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Can gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Schmidt misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Schmidt just leaning against Can, taking a breather.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Schmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
#BC#
Can escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Can at a distance.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Can.
Can misses with a wild combination.
Can misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Can takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jans Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Schmidt throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can keeps the fight on the outside.
Can tried to score with a low kick but Schmidt checks it.
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can misses the jab.
Schmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt misses the jab.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Can doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Schmidt works on Can's body with a couple of short punches.
Can is trying to force a seperation but Schmidt has the dominant position.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Can. #T3#
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Can.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
Schmidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Can blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Schmidt pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Schmidt.
#T4#
A short left from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Can or not.
Can is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt just leaning against Can, taking a breather.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Schmidt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can is trying to break free.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Can seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schmidt can turn it around.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt dominated that round.
That's time! Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Can.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Can lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Can misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Can avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
Can misses with some punches.
#T1#
Schmidt lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Can looking to stall.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schmidt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Can's head.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Schmidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can prevents a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Can misses with a body kick.
Schmidt takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from Schmidt.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Can misses. #CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Can back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmidt gets through Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
A short uppercut from Schmidt.
Schmidt prevents a body shot from Can.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Schmidt works on Can's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Can looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmidt pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Schmidt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Can's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Can takes a shot to the head.
Jans Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schmidt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Schmidt pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt. #ROC2#Can is rocked!#T4#
Schmidt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Schmidt pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt is working Can over against the cage.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Schmidt rushes Can and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt gets through Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Can blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Schmidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Can manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Schmidt forces Can back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Can.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmidt gets through Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Can blocking some punches.
Can lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Schmidt.
Can working aggressively here.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
A short right from Schmidt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Good body shot from Schmidt.
Jans Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Can is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Can throws an elbow that misses.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.
Can lands with a light punch inside.
Can tries to break free but Schmidt pushes him back against the cage.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Can misses with some punches.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can wants to break free but Schmidt has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Can.#T4#
Can wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Can working hard to break the clinch.
Can lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can working aggressively here.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can taking a breather.
Can blocking some punches.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jans Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmidt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt tries to clinch
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evans duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Evans with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Schmidt is rocked!
Evans lands with a right that hurts Schmidt. Schmidt looks to clinch but Evans throws a short knee that drops Schmidt. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Fuguego scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fuguego gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Fuguego just leaning against Schmidt, taking a breather.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Schmidt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Fuguego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuguego avoiding damage.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuguego effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Fuguego working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Fuguego has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmidt uses from the top position.
Fuguego has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
Fuguego manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmidt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuguego is controlling him. #SUB2#
Fuguego postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schmidt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuguego, into his guard. #REVR#
Fuguego looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuguego, not yet. #T2#
Schmidt wants to stand but Fuguego has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but instead Fuguego has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuguego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuguego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuguego lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schmidt wants to stand up but Fuguego is controlling him. #T3#
Schmidt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fuguego dives into side control.
Schmidt is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuguego connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schmidt some visible discomfort.
Schmidt being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Fuguego tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuguego has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fuguego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet.
Fuguego trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away. #SUB2#
Fuguego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuguego tries to score with some ground and pound. Schmidt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuguego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuguego scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Schmidt moves into the clinch successfully.
Schmidt lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fuguego.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt tries to work over Fuguego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Schmidt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuguego misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt gets through Fuguego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego lands an uppercut.
Schmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego takes a shot to the head.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Good body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Fuguego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Fuguego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuguego.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuguego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuguego stalling in the clinch but Schmidt improves position.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt stalling in the clinch but Fuguego improves position.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego digs a right hand underneath Schmidt's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Fuguego gets control of Schmidt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fuguego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schmidt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fuguego has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
Fuguego has Schmidt pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Fuguego won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuguego holds on and takes a little breather.
Schmidt wanted to stand there but Fuguego had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Fuguego trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Fuguego pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Fuguego avoids it well and moves away.
Fuguego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmidt with a jab.#CL#
Schmidt pushes Fuguego up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuguego blocking some punches.
Fuguego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuguego blocking some punches.
Fuguego lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuguego lands an uppercut.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego looking to stall.
Schmidt is leaning against Fuguego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Fuguego.
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuguego throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Fuguego is avoiding it.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Fuguego keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt takes a swing at Fuguego's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fuguego gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuguego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuguego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuguego trying to stall but Schmidt improves his position.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Schmidt wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuguego can do to turn this around?
Schmidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Fuguego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fuguego continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuguego can't find room to land a body shot as Schmidt controls the action.
Jans Schmidt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuguego controls his hands.
Fuguego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Fuguego throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Fuguego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuguego into the cage.
Schmidt gets through Fuguego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuguego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuguego misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Schmidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuguego drops back down to his feet.
Fuguego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuguego.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
#T3#
Schmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuguego trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuguego into the cage.
Fuguego is trying to stall.
Fuguego slows down the pace here.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
The referee calls for Fuguego to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alphonse Fuguego.#CL2#
Schmidt gets tackled into the cage by Fuguego. Fuguego maintains the clinch.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Fuguego struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmidt controls his hands.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Fuguego stalling in the clinch but Schmidt improves position.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuguego is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schmidt is defending well.
Schmidt trying to control the position but instead, Fuguego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmidt into the cage.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jans 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jans Schmidt!
Jans 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. |
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Event:
GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the body
and Skinner counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Schmidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Skinner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Skinner!
Frankie Skinner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fuguego lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuguego, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt stalling.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Fuguego's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuguego.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuguego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Fuguego tries to work over Schmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Fuguego.
Fuguego scores with a shot to the side of Schmidt's head.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuguego tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it.
Fuguego throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Fuguego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fuguego looking to stall.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Schmidt looking to slow down the pace here.
Schmidt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Fuguego jumps guard and drags Schmidt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuguego is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Schmidt is keeping the position.
Fuguego controlling from the top position.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully. #T2#
Schmidt wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling the position.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Schmidt is keeping the position.
Fuguego is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Fuguego is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmidt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmidt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Schmidt wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Fuguego seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmidt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuguego's guard.
Fuguego has his hands on Schmidt's head, controlling the position.
Fuguego has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up. #SUB#
Fuguego 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.
Fuguego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schmidt keeping full guard, as Fuguego tries to pass.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuguego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuguego controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fuguego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fuguego slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alphonse Fuguego 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.#R2##TD#
Fuguego shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmidt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but Fuguego is having none of it. #SUB#
Fuguego has gone for a leg lock! Schmidt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuguego's guard.#REVB#
Fuguego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Schmidt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Fuguego wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment.
Fuguego is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Fuguego looking for a guillotine here but Schmidt defends easily.
Schmidt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuguego's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuguego is pulling down on Schmidt's head to control his posture.
Schmidt wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Fuguego's body.
#CL2#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Fuguego tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt lands a body punch.
Schmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Schmidt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Fuguego tries to tie him up. #T3#
Fuguego is trying to stall.
Schmidt pushes Fuguego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt is leaning against Fuguego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Fuguego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego taking a breather.
Fuguego throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Fuguego is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fuguego fails to land.
A short right from Schmidt. #T4#
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Fuguego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuguego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuguego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schmidt lands an uppercut.
Fuguego taking a breather.
A short left from Schmidt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
Fuguego tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Fuguego back against the cage.
Fuguego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Fuguego working aggressively here.
Fuguego leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fuguego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego is trying to pull guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Fuguego does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Schmidt is looking to clinch.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Schmidt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuguego on the side of the head. #CL2#
Schmidt clinches.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Fuguego swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuguego.
Schmidt lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Schmidt.
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!
Schmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jans Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Schmidt gets through Fuguego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schmidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmidt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuguego wants to stall.
Schmidt slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuguego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuguego throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schmidt lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt. #ROC2#Fuguego is rocked!
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Oh Fuguego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt presses Fuguego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big uppercut that drops Fuguego! More strikes from Schmidt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fuguego lies dazed against the cage as Schmidt celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Schmidt closes the distance but Egyptian moves to the side
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Egyptian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Schmidt rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Schmidt back against the cage.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Schmidt.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Egyptian has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.#TD2#
Egyptian pulls guard.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Schmidt stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Egyptian has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Schmidt manages to get his head free but now Egyptian has transitioned to an armbar! Schmidt grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Egyptian! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishmael Egyptian!
Ishmael Egyptian is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ishmael Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Shumway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shumway throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shumway stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shumway lands a jab to the head.
Shumway takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shumway enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shumway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shumway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shumway's head.
Schmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shumway controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Schmidt is in close to Shumway's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Shumway is rocked!
Schmidt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shumway covers up, he's hurt! Schmidt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Schmidt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Schmidt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Jans Schmidt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmidt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hawthrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthrone.
#CL2#
Schmidt pushes Hawthrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmidt stops a takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Hawthrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Hawthrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthrone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawthrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawthrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawthrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Hawthrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Hawthrone wants a takedown.
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt lands a left hand.
Hawthrone tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmidt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Hawthrone is rocked!#BC2#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Hawthrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawthrone gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Schmidt points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hawthrone wakes up just in time to hear Schmidt thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jans Schmidt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Schmidt lands.
Schmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt swats away the attempt to clinch by Six.
Six moves to clinch but Schmidt breaks away
and Schmidt counters with a left to the body.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Six's head but Six sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six manages to avoid it.
Schmidt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Six tries to clinch up but Schmidt circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmidt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Six under the eye.#KD#
Schmidt bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Six! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Six is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Six working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schmidt has passed into half guard!
Six is still in real trouble! Can Schmidt finish him?
Schmidt scores with a big shot! Six's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Six! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
After the fight, Jans Schmidt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 109: Raczynski VS Pymus
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmidt holds on and takes a little breather.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smirnov won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmidt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Schmidt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard.#REVB#
Schmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Smirnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmidt's guard. #REVR#
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smirnov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmidt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Smirnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidt chips away with some ground and pound.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Smirnov 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.#T4#
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
Schmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Smirnov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Smirnov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jans Schmidt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away. #T1#
Schmidt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Schmidt is trying to improve his position.
Schmidt wants to control but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov is trying to move to mount but Schmidt reverses beautifully and ends up in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt working some strikes from top position.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
Smirnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Schmidt is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Smirnov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Schmidt is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt works over Smirnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmidt stands up over Smirnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schmidt loads up on a big left hand. Smirnov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Schmidt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smirnov can't hide his disappointment, as Schmidt celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Schmidt gets a double leg takedown into Naruyo's guard.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmidt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmidt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schmidt lands a few punches from side control.
Naruyo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schmidt.
Schmidt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Naruyo some visible discomfort.
Schmidt wants to control but Naruyo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt landing strikes.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naruyo struggling a bit here.
Naruyo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schmidt connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Naruyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Naruyo is rocked!
Naruyo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Naruyo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Naruyo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Schmidt! That's hurt Naruyo! Will he recover? Schmidt fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
Jans 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. |
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Event:
CoMMA 7 Naruyo vs Davidson
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Hawthrone avoids them all with ease.
Hawthrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Schmidt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawthrone.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Hawthrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawthrone tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Hawthrone back against the cage.
Hawthrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Schmidt - that landed with a thud.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Schmidt as the two fighters clinch.
Hawthrone blocking some punches.
Schmidt is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthrone has Schmidt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schmidt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schmidt presses Hawthrone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Schmidt.
Hawthrone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawthrone is trying to pull guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hawthrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hawthrone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawthrone is keen to just control but Schmidt is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hawthrone seems to be working for a kimura but Schmidt defends the submission attempt.
Schmidt trying to control here.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Hawthrone has control of the leg. #T2#
Hawthrone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawthrone did well to prevent Schmidt getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawthrone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Hawthrone is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schmidt lands a nice short elbow.
Schmidt prevents Hawthrone from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawthrone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmidt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt prevents Hawthrone from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawthrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawthrone is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard. #T4#
Hawthrone trying to control but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawthrone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawthrone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Hawthrone's hands, connecting with Hawthrone's forehead.
Schmidt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmidt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Hawthrone is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hawthrone rushes Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Hawthrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards.
Schmidt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hawthrone's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hawthrone drops to his knees and Schmidt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
A less than humble Jans Schmidt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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