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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dub Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 New York, Dub Schmidt!
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, Dave Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmidt did well to prevent Marshall getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schmidt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
Schmidt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schmidt is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Schmidt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Schmidt!
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Marshall pulls Schmidt in to control the position.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Marshall has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Schmidt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schmidt has Marshall in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall is looking to pass into half guard but Schmidt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmidt is in guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Marshall is pushing down on Schmidt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmidt is fighting to maintain full guard but Marshall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmidt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Schmidt trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Marshall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt tries to sprawl but Marshall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marshall with the ground and pound but Schmidt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dave Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Schmidt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is trying to control. Schmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Marshall.
Marshall throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt avoids it well.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Schmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Marshall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marshall throws an elbow but Schmidt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schmidt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marshall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Marshall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall in side control, throwing shots but Schmidt defends.
Marshall looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schmidt is avoiding damage well.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Schmidt is defending the strikes.
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dave Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick.
Dub Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Marshall.
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshall sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Dave Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Marshall sprawls well.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marshall wants to advance to full mount but Schmidt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall defends well.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmidt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Marshall is looking to advance position but Schmidt won't allow it.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmidt's head.
Marshall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Dub Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Marshall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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