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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 859 p4p, 954 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 70 p4p, 81 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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6 - 2 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schnitzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bin-Semen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Bin-Semen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schnitzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schnitzer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bin-Semen thinking.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schnitzer!
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schnitzer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schnitzer wants to get back to his feet but Bin-Semen drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Schnitzer is working from the bottom.
Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy.
Bin-Semen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bin-Semen misses with the ground and pound.
Schnitzer taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
Schnitzer is trying to improve his position.
Bin-Semen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer struggling a bit here.
Schnitzer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bin-Semen is staying active.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
Schnitzer is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Schnitzer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Schnitzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schnitzer's head.
Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen wants to take a breather but Schnitzer is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schnitzer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Schnitzer. Beautiful body shot.
Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Bin-Semen ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen staying out of range there.
Jab by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Schnitzer.
Bin-Semen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Schnitzer tries to bench press Bin-Semen off him but Bin-Semen keeps the position.
Bin-Semen tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schnitzer is avoiding damage well.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnitzer keeps working.
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 Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schnitzer throws a solid leg kick but Bin-Semen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schnitzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Bin-Semen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schnitzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back to recover.
Schnitzer tries to sprawl but Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to roll over but Bin-Semen keeps him under control.
Bin-Semen trying to mount his opponent but Schnitzer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnitzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bin-Semen is in close to Schnitzer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bin-Semen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bin-Semen is fighting to break Schnitzer's control of his arms but Schnitzer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitzer is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bin-Semen is stalling in the full guard.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Schnitzer keeps moving.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen staying out of range there.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Bin-Semen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin-Semen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schnitzer sprawls and moves away.
Schnitzer throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it.
Bin-Semen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Bin-Semen misses with a body punch
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy right hand but Schnitzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin-Semen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin-Semen connects with a right hand. Schnitzer shakes it off.
Schnitzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the side of Bin-Semen's head but Bin-Semen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Schnitzer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bin-Semen is defended easily by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer lands a right hook to the body.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a shoot takedown. Schnitzer fights it but they end up in guard.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in to control the position.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schnitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bin-Semen.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schnitzer controlling Bin-Semen's posture.
Bin-Semen advances position into side control!
Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Schnitzer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bin-Semen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Bin-Semen attempts a counter takedown but Schnitzer avoids it well and moves away.
Schnitzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut.
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown but Schnitzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin-Semen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a double leg but Schnitzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin-Semen is just out of range.
Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin-Semen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target.
Bin-Semen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnitzer manages to avoid it.
Schnitzer scores with a hook to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Bin-Semen misses.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body.
Schnitzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin-Semen is out of range.
Bin-Semen avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Bin-Semen.
Schnitzer gets caught flat footed, as Bin-Semen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schnitzer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bin-Semen misses with a jab to the body
and Schnitzer counters with a good low kick that Bin-Semen was not able to check.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Schnitzer moves out of range.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage.
Bin-Semen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bin-Semen looks to score with a jab to the body but Schnitzer is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer misses with a left hand
so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bin-Semen being controlled here momentarily.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin-Semen is really struggling to control Schnitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to prevent any damage.
Schnitzer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bin-Semen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schnitzer won't allow Bin-Semen to sweep him here.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schnitzer moves away.
Bin-Semen slips under a jab from Schnitzer.
Bin-Semen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bin-Semen shoots in and bounces Schnitzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schnitzer keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schnitzer trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
A relieved looking Osama Bin-Semen 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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