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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Schlager (ranked 1893 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Lucian Lindsey (ranked 194 p4p, 214 weight class). Lucian Lindsey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Schlager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucian Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey gets a clinch.
Lindsey misses with a body punch.
Lindsey tries to throw a body punch but Schlager avoids it by throwing Lindsey back against the cage.
Lindsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schlager is defending well for now.
Lindsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindsey misses with a body punch.
Schlager ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlager no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schlager keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlager is looking for a triangle but Lindsey pushes his legs off easily.
Lindsey passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindsey seems to be looking for submissions.
Schlager is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Lindsey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindsey stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lindsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schlager, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindsey tries to score a body lock takedown but Schlager shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lindsey looking for a takedown.
Schlager ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlager no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schlager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.
Schlager working for a triangle but Lindsey defends it easily.
Lindsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindsey has managed to get both his arms back between Schlager's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlager keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlager is retaining full guard.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindsey is looking to stand up but Schlager won't let him.
Schlager looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlager has his foot on Lindsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindsey is pushing down on Schlager's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlager is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindsey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindsey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindsey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schlager sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlager is staying active underneath Lindsey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindsey is looking to advance position but Schlager won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindsey pulls his head out easily.
Lindsey wants to take a breather but Schlager is having none of it.
Lindsey decides to stand and escape the position.
Lindsey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey prevents Schlager from improving his position.
Lindsey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlager looking for subs from the bottom but Lindsey mounts him!
Lindsey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lindsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Lindsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lindsey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schlager is keeping busy.
Lindsey trying to control the position but instead, Schlager has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindsey into the cage.
Schlager decides to pull guard.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindsey has closed the distance and engaged Schlager in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schlager.
Lindsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlager on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schlager decides to pull guard.
Lindsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlager is keeping the position for now.
Lindsey passes Schlager's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lindsey wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindsey pulls his head out easily.
Schlager manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Schlager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schlager looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlager has his foot on Lindsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Lindsey looking to pass the guard.
Lindsey wants to stand but Schlager has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlager is on top in guard.
Lindsey looking to control.
Lindsey keeping full guard, as Schlager tries to pass.
Lindsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlager postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lindsey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schlager, into his guard.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlager is retaining full guard.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Lindsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lindsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lindsey has Schlager up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsey tries a body shot but Schlager blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants a takedown.
Lindsey missing with knees to the body.
Lindsey tries to throw a body punch but Schlager avoids it by throwing Lindsey back against the cage.
Lindsey is looking for a takedown.
Schlager pulls Lindsey into guard.
Schlager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schlager is tightening it up a little... Lindsey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lindsey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lindsey taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schlager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marc Schlager!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Schlager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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RATING
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