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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 1261 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Antonio Branco (ranked 107 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Branco!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer swinging wildly here.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schnitzer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schnitzer scores with a hook.
A jab from Schnitzer does it's job there.
Schnitzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schnitzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Schnitzer. That snapped Branco's head back.
Schnitzer throws a combination. Branco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer scores with a jab to the body.
Schnitzer misses with the combination.
Branco wants to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch position.
Branco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schnitzer connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schnitzer misses with a hook to the body
and Branco counters with a nice body shot.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schnitzer is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Schnitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branco. That did some damage!
Schnitzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Schnitzer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer lands a body shot.
Schnitzer misses the shot to the body.
Schnitzer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schnitzer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branco.
Branco takes one to the chin there.
Schnitzer misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schnitzer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Schnitzer lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Schnitzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schnitzer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Schnitzer thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Schnitzer throws a series of punches but Branco avoids them all with ease.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Schnitzer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schnitzer connects with a high kick.
That kick from Schnitzer tenderised Branco's leg. Branco is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer misses with the combination.
Branco throws out a counter right but Schnitzer avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schnitzer defends it well.
Schnitzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schnitzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
As Schnitzer backs off Branco throws a huge counter combo but Schnitzer manages to avoid it all.
Schnitzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branco under the eye.
Schnitzer misses with a left hand
and Branco counters by clinching up.
Schnitzer tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco gets control of Schnitzer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Branco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Schnitzer defends easily.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schnitzer takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Schnitzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schnitzer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branco or perhaps it was just good defense by Schnitzer, which made it look bad.
Schnitzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schnitzer scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer throws a front kick aimed at Branco's knee but Branco avoids it well.
Branco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schnitzer digs a good hook to Branco's body.
Schnitzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schnitzer can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab.
Branco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schnitzer lands a nice shot to the body.
Schnitzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branco lands in his opponent's guard.
Branco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schnitzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Branco wants to control from the top but Schnitzer keeps moving.
Schnitzer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schnitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Branco.
Branco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Branco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schnitzer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schnitzer has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco is trying to keep Schnitzer in close.
Schnitzer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco scores with a nice shot.
Branco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schnitzer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
Branco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schnitzer trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Branco is looking for a triangle but Schnitzer pushes his legs off easily.
Schnitzer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schnitzer cracks Branco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schnitzer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schnitzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schnitzer misses with a leg kick
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schnitzer scores with a body shot.
Schnitzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branco throws out a counter right but Schnitzer avoids it with no problem.
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Schnitzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer cracks Branco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schnitzer tests Branco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schnitzer finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Schnitzer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schnitzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schnitzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branco.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Schnitzer lands.
Schnitzer feints and then cracks Branco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branco down.
Schnitzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schnitzer scores with a nice strike.
Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.
Schnitzer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown. Schnitzer fights it but they end up in guard.
Branco throws a big right hand that misses.
Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schnitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Branco.
Branco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antonio Branco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branco postures up.
Schnitzer wants to control the position but Branco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schnitzer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Branco tries to pass to full mount but Schnitzer defends it.
Branco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schnitzer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schnitzer wants to improve his position but Branco is controlling well.
Schnitzer is working hard here to advance position.
Schnitzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schnitzer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer!
Kevin Schnitzer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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