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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tolgot Tochukwu (ranked 1109 p4p, 707 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 107 p4p, 72 weight class). Tolgot Tochukwu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tolgot Tochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schnitzer tries to land a leg kick but Tochukwu saw it coming and moves away.
Schnitzer throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tochukwu misses its intended target.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schnitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schnitzer catches Tochukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tochukwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tochukwu scores with a nice right hand.
Schnitzer throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
Tochukwu closes the distance but Schnitzer moves to the side
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schnitzer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tochukwu thinking.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Schnitzer misses.
Tochukwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tochukwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Tochukwu throws a body punch but Schnitzer moves out of range.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tochukwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tochukwu fails to pull guard.
Schnitzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Schnitzer won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Schnitzer.
Tochukwu pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schnitzer pushes Tochukwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tochukwu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tochukwu is working hard here to advance position.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
Schnitzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tochukwu has his foot on Schnitzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnitzer works his way back into a safe position though.
Tochukwu trying to keep a closed guard but Schnitzer is proving a slippery customer.
Tochukwu is pulling down on Schnitzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Schnitzer, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu working a defensive guard here.
Schnitzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schnitzer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
Tochukwu has control of Schnitzer's left arm, preventing Schnitzer from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tochukwu blocks a head kick by Schnitzer.
Tochukwu looks to land a combination but Schnitzer avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tochukwu throws a hook to the side of Schnitzer's head but Schnitzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schnitzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tochukwu moves out of range of the leg kick from Schnitzer.
It looked like Tochukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schnitzer misses with a hook.
Tochukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schnitzer throws out the jab.
Tochukwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tochukwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schnitzer.
Tochukwu misses with a body shot
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tochukwu momentarily.
Schnitzer swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schnitzer misses with a body kick.
Tochukwu connects with a single shot there.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schnitzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tochukwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schnitzer misses the body punch
and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch.
Tochukwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Schnitzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnitzer throws a big right hand that misses.
Tochukwu is trying to keep Schnitzer in close.
Tochukwu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitzer trying to move into half guard but instead Tochukwu has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tochukwu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
Tochukwu taking a breather here.
Tochukwu tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs.
Tochukwu trying to control the position but Schnitzer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schnitzer is looking to reverse the position.
Schnitzer looks to move to half guard but instead Tochukwu has passed into mount! Damn!
Schnitzer is trying desperately to improve position.
Tochukwu controlling his opponent.
Schnitzer is trying to escape the mount.
Tochukwu controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer is looking to get to half guard.
Schnitzer gets back to half guard.
Schnitzer is not content to let Tochukwu control the position.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Tochukwu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tochukwu wants to pass to mount but Schnitzer is defending the position.
Schnitzer gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schnitzer is looking to sweep but instead, Tochukwu has passed into half guard.
Schnitzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schnitzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tochukwu stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitzer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tochukwu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schnitzer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tochukwu has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schnitzer throws a leg kick but Tochukwu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schnitzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tochukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schnitzer.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
Tochukwu slips under a jab.
Tochukwu is looking to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch.
Tochukwu moves into range and clinches up with Schnitzer.
Schnitzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position.
Tochukwu pulls Schnitzer in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tochukwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tochukwu keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer pushes down on Tochukwu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tochukwu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schnitzer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tochukwu's head.
Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tochukwu wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tochukwu is doing well to control the position and prevent Schnitzer from advancing to side control.
Schnitzer is just content to waste time from the top position. Tochukwu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tolgot Tochukwu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Tochukwu keeps moving.
Schnitzer slips nicely into half guard.
Tochukwu tries to get to full guard but Schnitzer has control of the leg.
Tochukwu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnitzer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnitzer's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu keeps control of the position as Schnitzer tries to break free.
Tochukwu doesn't have the hooks in and Schnitzer manages to turn into his guard.
Tochukwu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schnitzer tries to stand but Tochukwu is controlling from the bottom.
Tochukwu has an active guard here but Schnitzer has managed to pass into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tochukwu controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is trying to maintain the position but Schnitzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Schnitzer is looking to take a break and control but Tochukwu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tochukwu is looking for a sweep. Schnitzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tochukwu is pressing down on Schnitzer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schnitzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tochukwu is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schnitzer preventing the sweep.
Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Schnitzer.
I think Schnitzer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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FIGHT
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