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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Wiesenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wiesenthal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who By Fire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
27
173 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Wiesenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckler scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Wiesenthal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wiesenthal is looking to clinch but Scheckler is avoiding it.
Wiesenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Scheckler's guard.
Wiesenthal trying to control but Scheckler is working from the bottom.
Wiesenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Scheckler.
Wiesenthal trying to move into half guard but instead Scheckler has managed to sweep!
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!
Scheckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiesenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiesenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scheckler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scheckler passes Wiesenthal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiesenthal tries to roll over but Scheckler keeps him under control.
Wiesenthal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scheckler pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wiesenthal is looking to improve his position but Scheckler isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiesenthal is squirming around, avoiding Scheckler's attempts to control the action.
Scheckler lands with some strikes.
Scheckler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scheckler tries to control but Wiesenthal wriggling away.
Wiesenthal regains half guard.
Scheckler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scheckler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wiesenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiesenthal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scheckler.
Scheckler prevents Wiesenthal from improving his position.
Scheckler is trying to work for a kimura but Wiesenthal is defending well.
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!
Scheckler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wiesenthal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiesenthal.
Wiesenthal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scheckler wants to control from the top but Wiesenthal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scheckler's guard.
Wiesenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Scheckler.
Scheckler keeping moving, preventing Wiesenthal from controlling successfully.
Scheckler looking for a guillotine here but Wiesenthal defends easily.
Scheckler can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiesenthal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiesenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scheckler wants to control but Wiesenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scheckler is in trouble now - Wiesenthal has advanced to mount!
Scheckler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wiesenthal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Wiesenthal is keen to just control but Scheckler is a slippery customer.
Scheckler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scheckler is trying to control the position but Wiesenthal postures up.
Scheckler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wiesenthal controls the pace.
Wiesenthal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiesenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scheckler controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheckler is trying to keep Wiesenthal in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Scheckler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wiesenthal shoots in and bounces Scheckler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scheckler trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ted Scheckler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scheckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wiesenthal - the referee stops the clock and Scheckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wiesenthal. Scheckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wiesenthal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiesenthal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiesenthal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scheckler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiesenthal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wiesenthal wants to take a breather but Scheckler is having none of it.
Scheckler trying to control but Wiesenthal postures up.
Wiesenthal trying to pass the guard but Scheckler defending well.
Wiesenthal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scheckler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scheckler is trying to keep Wiesenthal in close.
Ted Scheckler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal won't allow Scheckler to sweep him here.
Wiesenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiesenthal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scheckler looking to control.
Wiesenthal looking to pass the guard.
Wiesenthal is working Scheckler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiesenthal trying to control but Scheckler is working from the bottom.
Wiesenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Scheckler is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiesenthal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scheckler is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiesenthal working the ground and pound but Scheckler is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Scheckler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scheckler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scheckler has one of Wiesenthal's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Scheckler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wiesenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scheckler defending well though.
Scheckler tries to get to full guard but Wiesenthal has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal wants to pass the guard but Scheckler is defending well.
Wiesenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scheckler keeps working.
Scheckler wants to improve his position but Wiesenthal is controlling well.
Scheckler is defending against the submission attempts here by Wiesenthal.
Scheckler trying to control but Wiesenthal postures up.
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.
Simon Wiesenthal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scheckler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiesenthal misses with a head kick.
Scheckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Wiesenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wiesenthal shoots in for a takedown but Scheckler shows good takedown defense.
Scheckler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wiesenthal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiesenthal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scheckler is fending him off so far but Wiesenthal persists. Nope, Scheckler circles away and we're back to standing.
Scheckler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiesenthal's half guard.
Scheckler trying to mount his opponent but Wiesenthal defends it.
Wiesenthal trying to get back to full guard but Scheckler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Scheckler looking to finish Wiesenthal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wiesenthal!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiesenthal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Scheckler with good strikes from the mount here!
Scheckler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scheckler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scheckler prevents Wiesenthal from getting the reversal.
Wiesenthal wants to control but Scheckler is having none of it.
Scheckler with a couple of short strikes.
Scheckler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wiesenthal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wiesenthal and Scheckler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiesenthal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scheckler's best efforts.
Scheckler is keen to just control but Wiesenthal is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal is looking to improve his position.
Wiesenthal is defending against the submission attempts here by Scheckler.
Scheckler is working for a kimura but Wiesenthal is defending it quite comfortably.
Scheckler working over Wiesenthal with some ground and pound. Wiesenthal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wiesenthal wants to improve his position but Scheckler is controlling well.
Wiesenthal looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler controlling the pace.
Scheckler is working for a kimura but Wiesenthal is defending it quite comfortably.
Scheckler is nestled in close to Wiesenthal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scheckler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiesenthal defending well though.
Wiesenthal is looking to improve his position.
Wiesenthal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scheckler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler lands strikes from half guard.
Wiesenthal trying to get back to full guard but Scheckler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wiesenthal is looking to improve his position but Scheckler isn't that keen on the idea.
Wiesenthal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wiesenthal wants to improve his position but Scheckler is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scheckler is looking to take a break and control but Wiesenthal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler is trying to work for a kimura but Wiesenthal is defending well.
Scheckler is looking to stall here but Wiesenthal recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Scheckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scheckler 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ted Scheckler!
Ted Scheckler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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