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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pstonex Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pstonex Schmidt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 cm
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178 lbs
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180 cm
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173 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Burnett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pstonex Schmidt! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schmidt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schmidt lands in his opponent's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Schmidt wants to control from the top but Burnett keeps moving. Schmidt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Schmidt controlling from the top position. Burnett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schmidt! Burnett avoids the attempt from Schmidt to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmidt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burnett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schmidt looks a forlorn figure.
Schmidt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Burnett. What's that going to do exactly? Burnett unloading with bombs! Burnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Burnett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't. Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmidt on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burnett landing punches. Schmidt is looking to get to half guard. Schmidt is still trying to improve position. Schmidt wants to control but Burnett is having none of it. A nice elbow there by Burnett. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schmidt is squirming around, avoiding Burnett's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burnett landing strikes, looking to finish! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burnett lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burnett is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schmidt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schmidt! Burnett trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Burnett tries to land a sweep but no joy. Burnett controlling Schmidt's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Roy Burnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Schmidt dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Schmidt fails to pull guard.
Burnett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schmidt uses from the top position. Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burnett has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Burnett keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Burnett dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Schmidt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burnett is trying to defend but Schmidt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Burnett is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Burnett tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schmidt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Burnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmidt wants to control the pace but Burnett is squirming around nicely. Schmidt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burnett because Schmidt loaded up on that one. Burnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnett tries to get out of the position. Burnett is squirming around, avoiding Schmidt's attempts to control the action. Schmidt wants to control but instead Burnett manages to regain half guard. Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working. Schmidt is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Burnett is trying to get back to full guard. Schmidt wants to free his trapped foot but Burnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pstonex Schmidt was stalling too much, according to the referee. Burnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Schmidt tries to clinch but Burnett moves out of range. Schmidt dives in and grabs Burnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes down on Schmidt's head and hops out. Schmidt tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Burnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schmidt working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burnett won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet. Schmidt trying to control the position.
Burnett pushing down on Schmidt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Burnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Schmidt is trying to stand up here but Burnett is controlling him well. Schmidt is breathing heavily. Schmidt wants to improve his position but Burnett is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, if Burnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schmidt is refusing to be controlled, as Burnett sits in half guard. Schmidt wants to get back to full guard but Burnett has mounted him! Roy Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Burnett controlling from mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schmidt tries to hold on but Burnett postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Burnett will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmidt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnett! Burnett struggling a bit here. Burnett defending against the ground and pound. Schmidt working the strikes but Burnett uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Burnett is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Burnett is looking to control Schmidt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnett avoid being mounted? Schmidt controlling the action here. Burnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Burnett is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt. Burnett tries to roll over but Schmidt keeps him under control. Schmidt tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Burnett striking from half guard on the bottom. Burnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmidt trying to control from half guard but Burnett is working away.
Pstonex Schmidt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Schmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working. Schmidt controls the position from side control. Burnett sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burnett wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Burnett won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount. Burnett wants to improve his position but Schmidt is controlling well.
Burnett trying to hold on to Schmidt's head to control him but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burnett trying to control but Schmidt postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roy Burnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Burnett gets a double leg takedown into Schmidt's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schmidt is looking for a triangle here but Burnett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Schmidt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burnett off and has taken his back! Schmidt is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Burnett with him. Burnett is trying to defend but Schmidt has an arm under the chin now! Burnett grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pstonex Schmidt!
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