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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Largius Fistius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Largius Fistius! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fistius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in von Schnabelmonokel's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fistius wants to pass the guard but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping the position. Fistius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fistius throws a big right hand that misses. Fistius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fistius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. von Schnabelmonokel is keeping the position for now. Fistius is looking to work some ground and pound but von Schnabelmonokel has wrist control. Fistius stops von Schnabelmonokel from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fistius trying to control the position from guard on top but von Schnabelmonokel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fistius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fistius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fistius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fistius is looking to take a break and control but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fistius stops von Schnabelmonokel from getting back to his feet.
von Schnabelmonokel is staying active underneath Fistius, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Fistius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so von Schnabelmonokel is just riding it out for now. Fistius eventually gives up the hold. Fistius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fistius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel staying out of range there. A slow jab from Fistius misses its intended target. Horrible takedown by Fistius or perhaps it was just good defense by von Schnabelmonokel which made him look bad. Fistius misses with a two punch combination.
Fistius looks gassed! Fistius shoots for a double leg takedown but von Schnabelmonokel sprawls well. He's pushed Fistius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. von Schnabelmonokel thumps Fistius with a low kick. von Schnabelmonokel lands with a nice combination. Fistius backs away looking to recover. von Schnabelmonokel throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fistius stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. von Schnabelmonokel follows into mount!
Fistius is rocked!
It looks like Largius Fistius has been cut. von Schnabelmonokel is standing up, even though he is in mount. von Schnabelmonokel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. von Schnabelmonokel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. von Schnabelmonokel connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Fistius to the floor! von Schnabelmonokel dives in looking for the finish! Fistius is still in real trouble! Can von Schnabelmonokel finish him? von Schnabelmonokel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. von Schnabelmonokel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Fistius seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. von Schnabelmonokel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fistius. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel cracks Fistius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. von Schnabelmonokel lands a jab to Fistius's midsection. von Schnabelmonokel sizes up Fistius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fistius working some nice short punches in the clinch. Knees to the body from von Schnabelmonokel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fistius jumps guard but von Schnabelmonokel stands there with Fistius around his waist. Fistius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Largius Fistius. von Schnabelmonokel stalling in the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land knees in the clinch but Fistius avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by von Schnabelmonokel. von Schnabelmonokel taking a breather. Fistius can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Fistius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. von Schnabelmonokel smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fistius blocks a head kick by von Schnabelmonokel.
Fistius misses with a body shot.
von Schnabelmonokel connects with a body shot. Fistius throws a right and a left that von Schnabelmonokel avoids nicely. von Schnabelmonokel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. von Schnabelmonokel connects with a single shot there. von Schnabelmonokel thumps Fistius with a low kick. Fistius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. von Schnabelmonokel doesn't manage to clinch there - Fistius circles away.
von Schnabelmonokel has closed the distance and engaged Fistius in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fistius has a couple of punches blocked by von Schnabelmonokel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by von Schnabelmonokel. Fistius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the body.
Fistius misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Largius Fistius's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
von Schnabelmonokel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fistius looks to land a left hand but von Schnabelmonokel moved out of range nicely. von Schnabelmonokel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab by Fistius. von Schnabelmonokel scores with a shot to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel lands with a nice body punch. Fistius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by von Schnabelmonokel. von Schnabelmonokel obviously looking to wear him down.
von Schnabelmonokel closes the distance and pushes Fistius back into the cage. A knee to the head by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The referee calls for von Schnabelmonokel to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fistius. von Schnabelmonokel looking to stall.
Fistius throws a punch but it's blocked by von Schnabelmonokel.
That's one minute gone in the round. von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stall.
Fistius working aggressively here.
Fistius tries for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel manages to get underhooks.
von Schnabelmonokel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fistius.
Fistius working aggressively here.
von Schnabelmonokel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fistius can do to turn this around? Fistius has von Schnabelmonokel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. von Schnabelmonokel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. von Schnabelmonokel landing knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a damaging elbow. von Schnabelmonokel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fistius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. von Schnabelmonokel landing knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on von Schnabelmonokel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fistius takes an elbow to the forehead. von Schnabelmonokel crunches a lovely knee into Fistius's ribcage. von Schnabelmonokel is looking to control Fistius's arms but Fistius gets an underhook and turns him. Now von Schnabelmonokel has his back to the cage. Fistius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. von Schnabelmonokel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Largius Fistius. von Schnabelmonokel ducks under a wild hook from Fistius. Largius Fistius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. von Schnabelmonokel rushes Fistius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. von Schnabelmonokel missing with knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Fistius on the inside. Fistius jumps guard but von Schnabelmonokel stands there with Fistius around his waist. Fistius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel is stalling here.
Fistius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as von Schnabelmonokel walks away with a smile on his face. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Fistius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
von Schnabelmonokel takes the fight into the clinch. Fistius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. von Schnabelmonokel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
von Schnabelmonokel is pressed up against the cage. Fistius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag von Schnabelmonokel down to the mat. von Schnabelmonokel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. von Schnabelmonokel lands a nice looking body kick. von Schnabelmonokel throws a right hand that Fistius ducks under and follows up with a left that Fistius also avoids with ease. Fistius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of von Schnabelmonokel's head. von Schnabelmonokel thumps Fistius with a low kick. Rutger von Schnabelmonokel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fistius walks into a straight right hand from von Schnabelmonokel. von Schnabelmonokel lands a head kick!
von Schnabelmonokel rushes Fistius and presses him up against the cage. von Schnabelmonokel blocks an uppercut.
Fistius misses with a punch on the inside.
Fistius misses with some punches.
Fistius tries for a takedown. No joy.
von Schnabelmonokel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to stall but Fistius improves his position.
von Schnabelmonokel scores a nice knee to the body.
Fistius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. von Schnabelmonokel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fistius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fistius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fistius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fistius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fistius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
von Schnabelmonokel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fistius's face.
Come on von Schnabelmonokel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
von Schnabelmonokel tries a knee to the head but Fistius blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel avoiding damage.
Fistius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fistius scores with a nice hook to the head. Fistius misses with a hook from the clinch. von Schnabelmonokel connects with a knee to the head.
Fistius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fistius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
von Schnabelmonokel taking a breather. Fistius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fistius scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fistius misses with some punches.
Fistius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as von Schnabelmonokel walks away with a smile on his face. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Fistius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fistius misses with a jab to the body
enabling von Schnabelmonokel to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fistius with a poor takedown and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a leg kick. von Schnabelmonokel throws a nice inside leg kick. von Schnabelmonokel scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel is winning the standup battle so far. A chopping leg kick lands by von Schnabelmonokel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Largius Fistius's cut. That's time! von Schnabelmonokel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fistius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fistius throws a nice looking combination but von Schnabelmonokel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. von Schnabelmonokel scores with a slapping inside leg kick. von Schnabelmonokel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. von Schnabelmonokel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fistius takes one to the side of the head.
Fistius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A good leg kick by von Schnabelmonokel. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by von Schnabelmonokel!
A head kick misses from von Schnabelmonokel. A slapping leg kick lands for von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fistius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. 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! von Schnabelmonokel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. von Schnabelmonokel connects with a body shot. Largius Fistius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. von Schnabelmonokel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fistius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
von Schnabelmonokel connects with a high kick. Both fighters circling a little - von Schnabelmonokel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. von Schnabelmonokel throws a nice inside leg kick. von Schnabelmonokel lands with a right hand. Fistius throws a sloppy head kick and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a nice uppercut. Fistius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a body kick. von Schnabelmonokel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fistius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? von Schnabelmonokel is fending him off so far but Fistius persists. Nope, von Schnabelmonokel circles away and we're back to standing. Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Largius Fistius. von Schnabelmonokel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistius paws at him with a jab and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a one two! Fistius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. von Schnabelmonokel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fistius with a poor takedown and von Schnabelmonokel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fistius really felt that one! von Schnabelmonokel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from von Schnabelmonokel. Fistius throws a head kick but von Schnabelmonokel moves out of range.
Fistius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fistius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! von Schnabelmonokel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fistius doesn't succeed with the takedown and von Schnabelmonokel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fistius shoots in for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel shows good takedown defense. von Schnabelmonokel lands with a nice body punch. von Schnabelmonokel has closed the distance and engaged Fistius in a clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel connects with a knee to the head.
Fistius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. von Schnabelmonokel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fistius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fistius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a knee to the body.
von Schnabelmonokel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fistius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fistius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
von Schnabelmonokel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to stall but Fistius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fistius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
von Schnabelmonokel stops a takedown attempt from Fistius.
Fistius throws a head punch that misses. Fistius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from von Schnabelmonokel. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rutger von Schnabelmonokel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fistius jumps guard but von Schnabelmonokel stands there with Fistius around his waist. Fistius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on von Schnabelmonokel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fistius fails to pull guard.
Fistius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fistius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as von Schnabelmonokel walks away with a smile on his face. Fistius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. von Schnabelmonokel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to clinch but Fistius moves out of range. Fistius throws a sloppy head kick and von Schnabelmonokel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. von Schnabelmonokel blocking some punches.
von Schnabelmonokel leaning his opponent against the cage. Largius Fistius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fistius swings wildly with an uppercut but von Schnabelmonokel uses good head movement to avoid it. Fistius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fistius tries to pull guard but von Schnabelmonokel won't allow it.
Good body shot from Fistius.
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a knee to the head.
von Schnabelmonokel blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fistius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control the position but instead, Fistius has worked for underhooks and has pushed von Schnabelmonokel into the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Rutger von Schnabelmonokel showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for von Schnabelmonokel, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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