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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Schmellengartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siergiej Kopytkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siergiej Kopytkow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frenk Schmellengartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siergiej Kopytkow!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopytkow forces Schmellengartner back against the cage and clinches.
Schmellengartner drags the fight down to the ground.
Schmellengartner pulls Kopytkow in to control the position.
Schmellengartner controls Kopytkow momentarily but Kopytkow frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopytkow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kopytkow has closed the distance and engaged Schmellengartner in a clinch.
Schmellengartner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Siergiej Kopytkow has been cut.
Schmellengartner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kopytkow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kopytkow pulls Schmellengartner into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopytkow keeping moving, preventing Schmellengartner from controlling successfully.
Schmellengartner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schmellengartner trying to control but Kopytkow is working from the bottom.
Frenk Schmellengartner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schmellengartner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kopytkow misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmellengartner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kopytkow. That did some damage!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kopytkow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kopytkow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopytkow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Kopytkow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmellengartner has him pressed against the cage.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner pulls guard effortlessly.
Kopytkow being controlled here momentarily.
Kopytkow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmellengartner looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmellengartner, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Kopytkow is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner tries to pull guard but Kopytkow won't allow it.
Schmellengartner has Kopytkow pushed against the cage.
Kopytkow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schmellengartner jumps guard and drags Kopytkow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kopytkow being controlled here momentarily.
Schmellengartner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopytkow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmellengartner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopytkow throws a right hand that Schmellengartner ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmellengartner also avoids with ease.
Kopytkow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmellengartner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmellengartner.
Kopytkow blocks an elbow strike.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but Kopytkow blocks with his arms.
Schmellengartner jumps guard but Kopytkow stands there with Schmellengartner around his waist. Schmellengartner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frenk Schmellengartner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmellengartner lands a knee to the head.
Schmellengartner breaks the clinch.
Schmellengartner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenk Schmellengartner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Siergiej Kopytkow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kopytkow instigates a clinch.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmellengartner successfully pulls guard.
Schmellengartner 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.
Schmellengartner is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Siergiej Kopytkow.
Kopytkow throws an off balance right hand
and Schmellengartner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmellengartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmellengartner has closed the distance and engaged Kopytkow in a clinch.
Schmellengartner lands an elbow inside.
Schmellengartner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopytkow blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmellengartner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmellengartner pulls guard successfully.
Schmellengartner has control of Kopytkow's left arm, preventing Kopytkow from doing any damage.
Schmellengartner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Kopytkow does no damage.
Schmellengartner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frenk Schmellengartner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopytkow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmellengartner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kopytkow's knee momentarily.
Kopytkow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kopytkow rushes Schmellengartner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmellengartner stalling against the cage.
Kopytkow working hard to break the clinch.
Schmellengartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopytkow moves into the clinch.
Schmellengartner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmellengartner has Kopytkow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kopytkow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kopytkow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmellengartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopytkow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmellengartner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schmellengartner breaks from the clinch.
Kopytkow rushes Schmellengartner and presses him up against the cage.
Schmellengartner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kopytkow wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmellengartner won't allow it.
Kopytkow looking to stall.
Schmellengartner gets control of Kopytkow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schmellengartner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kopytkow stays in close to Schmellengartner's body and controls the position.
Schmellengartner pulls Kopytkow in close to his closed guard and prevents Kopytkow from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Siergiej Kopytkow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schmellengartner moves into the clinch.
Kopytkow gets underhooks to prevent Schmellengartner's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frenk Schmellengartner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopytkow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmellengartner uses from the top position.
Kopytkow keeping moving, preventing Schmellengartner from controlling successfully.
Kopytkow wants to stand up but Schmellengartner is controlling him.
Schmellengartner controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Siergiej Kopytkow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Siergiej Kopytkow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kopytkow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schmellengartner counters with a good low kick that Kopytkow was not able to check.
Schmellengartner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schmellengartner content to control rather than advance.
Schmellengartner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kopytkow for as long as he can get away with.
Schmellengartner prevents Kopytkow from standing back up.
Schmellengartner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schmellengartner trying to mount his opponent but Kopytkow defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frenk Schmellengartner just wasn't active enough.
Schmellengartner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopytkow.
Schmellengartner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Kopytkow
and Schmellengartner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kopytkow moves into range and clinches up with Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Schmellengartner.
Schmellengartner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kopytkow up against the cage.
Schmellengartner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kopytkow gets underhooks to prevent Schmellengartner's takedown attempt.
Schmellengartner wants the takedown. Kopytkow is fighting it off but Schmellengartner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kopytkow's guard against the cage.
Schmellengartner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schmellengartner wants to pass the guard but Kopytkow is keeping the position.
Schmellengartner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kopytkow keeping moving, preventing Schmellengartner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frenk Schmellengartner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kopytkow closes the distance and clinches.
Schmellengartner looking to throw knees to the head but Kopytkow is blocking nicely.
Schmellengartner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmellengartner jumps guard.
Schmellengartner working a defensive guard here.
Schmellengartner has his hands on Kopytkow's head, controlling the position.
That's four 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Frenk Schmellengartner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kopytkow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kopytkow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kopytkow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmellengartner. Schmellengartner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopytkow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kopytkow is looking to break free of the clinch but Schmellengartner has double underhooks.
Schmellengartner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kopytkow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmellengartner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schmellengartner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmellengartner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kopytkow pushes Schmellengartner off looking to stand but Schmellengartner dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frenk Schmellengartner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmellengartner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenk Schmellengartner!
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hype
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