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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franky Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Schultz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fire has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Fire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz is trying to pull guard but Fire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schultz has Fire pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schultz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fire tumbling to the mat - Schultz dives into Fire's guard.
Fire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schultz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fire has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schultz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fire is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Fire scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Fire.
Schultz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz wants to break free but Fire has control.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz stops a takedown attempt from Fire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Fire.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.
Fire tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schultz takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Fire misses with a knee strike.
Schultz tries to pull guard but Fire won't allow it.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fire fails to pull guard.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fire rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Fire swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.
Fire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schultz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fire throws a head punch that misses.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fire avoids it.
Fire lands with a light punch inside.
Fire working Schultz over with knees to the body.
Schultz is working for takedown but Fire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fire wants to get back to his feet but Schultz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schultz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short right from Fire on the inside.
Fire missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Fire lands an uppercut.
Fire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Fire misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Schultz is looking for a takedown.
Fire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schultz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fire moves into the clinch successfully.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz fails to pull guard.
Fire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Fire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.
Fire wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fire rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fire misses with the head strike.
Fire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fire struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire lands a shot to the body.
Fire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
Fire misses with an elbow strike.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz has had enough of the clinch but Fire keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fire misses with a knee to the head.
Fire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fire misses with the head strike.
Fire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schultz blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz blocks the elbow strike.
Fire throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franky Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Schultz.
Schultz jumps guard but Fire stands there with Schultz around his waist. Schultz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schultz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franky Fire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to pull guard but Fire has him pressed against the cage.
Fire misses with a punch on the inside.
Fire misses with a body punch.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Fire.
Fire misses with an elbow over the top.
Fire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fire decides to pull guard.
Fire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schultz is controlling him.
Fire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schultz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.
Fire lands a nice elbow.
Fire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Fire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz tries to circle away but Fire has him pinned against the cage.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schultz is defending well for now.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Fire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fire misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz dodges an elbow strike from Fire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schultz blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz wants a takedown.
Fire misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fire pushes off an throws an elbow but Schultz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.
Fire tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Fire back against the cage.
Schultz gets control of Fire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schultz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Fire dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fire moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.
Schultz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fire sets himself, and Schultz steps forward looking for the clinch! Fire avoids it this time.
Schultz has a takedown stuffed.
Fire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schultz keeps the fight on the outside.
Schultz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fire moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire pushes Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fire lands a knee to the head.
Schultz avoids a wild elbow strike from Fire.
Fire throws an elbow that misses.
Fire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fire wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.
Fire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fire tries to clinch but Schultz moves out of range.
Fire tries to clinch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Fire jumps guard but Schultz stands there with Fire around his waist. Fire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Schultz feints the counter takedown.
Ronald Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fire has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fire has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Fire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fire misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Fire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fire prevents it.
Franky Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Schultz.
Schultz blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Fire struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Fire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Fire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Fire lands an elbow inside.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fire lands an elbow that stopped Schultz in his tracks for a moment.
Schultz blocks an elbow strike.
Fire working aggressively here.
Schultz trying to control the position but instead, Fire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultz into the cage.
Fire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz managing to block the knees to the body from Fire.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Fire looking to throw knees to the head but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Fire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fire has Schultz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schultz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Schultz scores with a four punch combination!
Schultz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fire.
Franky Fire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz dives in and grabs Fire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fire pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Ronald Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Fire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Fire!
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