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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 2977 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Ivarsson Trippin (ranked 238 p4p, 222 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 cm 23 141 1 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 23 155 4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt Lethal high kicks Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivarsson Trippin! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trippin scores with a jab.
It looks like Kevin Schnitzer has been cut. Trippin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schnitzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Trippin. A solid leg kick lands there for Schnitzer.
Trippin scores with a leg kick.
Schnitzer lands a lovely overhand right. Trippin thows a body kick. Schnitzer tries to catch it but that hurt him. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trippin. That kick from Trippin tenderised Schnitzer's leg. Schnitzer is trying to keep his angry face on. Trippin checks a low kick from Schnitzer. A lazy left from Schnitzer finds it's target. Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Trippin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer misses with a hook. Trippin ducked under it nicely. Trippin throws a leg kick but Schnitzer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Trippin lands a nice looking body kick. Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trippin.
Schnitzer throws a jab when Trippin was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Schnitzer misses. Trippin looks for the body kick but Schnitzer saw that one coming. Schnitzer walks into a straight right hand from Trippin. Trippin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Trippin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. Trippin throws the left hand but Schnitzer avoids the punch easily. Schnitzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice inside leg kick there by Trippin. That's going to slow Schnitzer down. An inside leg kick lands from Trippin. Schnitzer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trippin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Schnitzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trippin.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Schnitzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Schnitzer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Trippin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trippin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Schnitzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Trippin walks into a straight right hand from Schnitzer. Trippin misses with a kick to the body.
Schnitzer scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Schnitzer. Beautiful body shot. Schnitzer ducks under a wild hook from Trippin. Trippin throws the kick towards the body but Schnitzer avoids it. Schnitzer throwing a counter right hand but Trippin manages to avoid it. Good work by Schnitzer as he checks the leg kick. Schnitzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Schnitzer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Trippin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Trippin throws a leg kick but Schnitzer checks it. Trippin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Schnitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Trippin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trippin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schnitzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trippin scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trippin throws a body kick that misses and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Trippin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schnitzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trippin scrambles back to his feet. A low kick lands for Trippin.
Schnitzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Trippin throws a leg kick that is checked and Schnitzer counters with a nice kick to the body. Trippin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schnitzer can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Schnitzer. Schnitzer cracks Trippin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Trippin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Schnitzer cracks Trippin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trippin, as that shot connected.
Trippin throws a leg kick enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab. Trippin ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer. Schnitzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Schnitzer! Trippin is out on his feet! Schnitzer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Trippin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Trippin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Schnitzer! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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