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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Bowens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Schnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schnell has chosen Chain Music as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Bowens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Schnell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schnell misses with a double jab
and Bowens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schnell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schnell can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bowens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schnell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bowens controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnell wants to get back to full guard.
Schnell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schnell is refusing to be controlled, as Bowens sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnell tries to roll over but Bowens keeps him under control.
Schnell wants to sweep but Bowens has passed to side control!
Schnell wants to control but Bowens postures up.
Schnell is looking to regain half guard here but Bowens keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowens taking a break here but Schnell is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bowens trying to control from half guard but Schnell is working away.
Bowens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schnell trying to hold on to Bowens's head to control him but Bowens postures up.
Schnell is looking for a sweep. Bowens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schnell trying to hold on to Bowens's head to control him but Bowens postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bowens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schnell is fending him off so far but Bowens persists. Nope, Schnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Schnell.
Schnell throws a series of punches but Bowens avoids them all with ease.
Schnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bowens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bowens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schnell is fending him off so far but Bowens persists. Nope, Schnell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Bowens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnell throws a combination that misses
and Bowens counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Bowens with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnell misses with a wild combination.
Schnell closes the distance and clinches.
Schnell manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowens throws a body punch but Schnell moves out of range.
Schnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bowens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schnell throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowens pulls Schnell in close to his closed guard and prevents Schnell from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Bowens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bowens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bowens tries to sprawl but Schnell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bowens pushes Schnell off looking to stand but Schnell dives back in and keeps control.
Bowens trying to control but Schnell postures up.
Schnell throws a strike but Bowens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowens's head.
Bowens controlling Schnell's posture.
Bowens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowens looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnell stands up over Bowens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowens wants to get back to his feet but Schnell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schnell looking to sit in guard and control but Bowens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schnell wants to stand up but Bowens is controlling him.
Bowens wants to stand but Schnell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schnell pulls Bowens in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cody Bowens.
A punch combination from Schnell misses.
Bowens tries to keep at a distance but Schnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schnell.
Schnell lands an elbow that stopped Bowens in his tracks for a moment.
Bowens wants to break free but Schnell has control.
Schnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Schnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnell stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowens tries to circle away but Schnell has him pinned against the cage.
Schnell lands a takedown into guard.
Bowens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schnell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schnell postures up in Bowens's guard and throws a big left but Bowens blocks it.
Bowens keeping moving, preventing Schnell from controlling successfully.
Schnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowens keeping moving, preventing Schnell from controlling successfully.
Schnell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schnell has gone for a leg lock! Bowens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schnell's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowens is stalling in the full guard.
Schnell keeping moving, preventing Bowens from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Schnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schnell shoots in and bounces Bowens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bowens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowens working a defensive guard here.
Schnell stands up over Bowens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowens wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schnell stands and steps away. Bowens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bowens clinches up against the cage.
Schnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowens tries for a takedown but Schnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schnell's waist but Schnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowens off to one side.
A punch combination from Schnell misses.
Bowens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schnell.
Bowens swings for the body but Schnell moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowens is trying to stall.
Schnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowens rushes Schnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schnell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schnell wants to control from the top but Bowens keeps moving.
Schnell scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Schnell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schnell stands up over Bowens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schnell passes into side control.
Schnell wants to control but Bowens is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowens prevents Schnell from moving into mount.
Bowens is looking to regain half guard here but Schnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Schnell grinds an elbow into Bowens's temple.
Bowens wants to get back to his feet.
Schnell laying and praying for a moment but Bowens takes advantage and regains half guard.
Schnell working Bowens over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnell drops an elbow to the side of Bowens's head.
Schnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowens keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowens has hold of Schnell's hands but Schnell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schnell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schnell working Bowens over with strikes.
Bowens is trying to stand.
Bowens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schnell.
Matt Schnell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schnell working over Bowens with some ground and pound. Bowens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnell connects with a nice short shot to Bowens's temple.
Bowens taking some punishment here, with Schnell in his half guard.
Schnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowens defending well though.
Bowens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schnell slips a nice elbow through Bowens's hands, connecting with Bowens's forehead.
Schnell is keen to just control but Bowens is a slippery customer.
Schnell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowens has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Schnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Schnell!
Matt Schnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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