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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakin Schmoe (ranked 25104 p4p, 5741 weight class) and Tyler Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmoe comes to the cage accompanied by Callum Scott - Dancing on My Own. Rakin Schmoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220
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201 cm
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225
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rakin Schmoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmoe checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmoe.
Schmoe darts in trying to clinch
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rakin Schmoe has been cut.
Schmoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Michaels manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schmoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmoe tries for a takedown but Michaels manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakin Schmoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent Schmoe's takedown attempt.
Schmoe is trying to drag Michaels to the mat but Michaels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmoe has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Schmoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmoe.
Michaels is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schmoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michaels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmoe somewhat.
Schmoe is breathing heavily.
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michaels controlling the action here for a moment.
Michaels is trying to drag Schmoe to the mat but Schmoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Schmoe.
Michaels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Michaels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmoe throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schmoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Schmoe in a clinch.
Schmoe tries to break free but Michaels pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels decides to pull guard.
Michaels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmoe is one step ahead there.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michaels frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels content just to control the position here.
It looks like Michaels might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Michaels has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels throwing strikes but Schmoe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schmoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michaels.
A bit of stalling here from Michaels.
Schmoe prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmoe wants a takedown.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmoe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Schmoe shows good takedown defense.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schmoe shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Michaels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Michaels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schmoe sprawls well. Schmoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmoe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
Schmoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Michaels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels moves into the clinch successfully.
Michaels has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmoe uses from the top position.
Michaels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Michaels is looking for a triangle but Schmoe pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michaels controlling the pace.
Michaels passes to full mount!
Michaels is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schmoe is in real trouble.
Michaels has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schmoe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Michaels thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Schmoe has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Michaels controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmoe avoids the strikes from Michaels.
Schmoe tries to roll but Michaels sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels is riding his opponent, not letting Schmoe buck him off.
Michaels is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schmoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schmoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and Schmoe ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Schmoe tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels has Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Schmoe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakin Schmoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Michaels jumps into guard, dragging Schmoe to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Michaels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michaels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmoe gets tackled into the cage by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Schmoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels pulls guard.
Michaels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmoe's guard.
Michaels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michaels advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michaels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Michaels crashes against the mat.
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmoe, who protects the arm well.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.
Michaels decides to stand back up. Michaels steps back and let's Schmoe get back to his feet.
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmoe prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels jumps guard and drags Schmoe 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 Michaels is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyler Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Michaels!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Michaels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rakin Schmoe spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '.
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