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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Schoenfield (ranked 7047 p4p, 687 weight class) and Gordon Marlow (ranked 7076 p4p, 688 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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208 lbs
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185 cm
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Schoenfield !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Marlow !
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlow looks for a takedown but Schoenfield sprawls well.
Schoenfield misses with a takedown
and Marlow counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kent Schoenfield has been cut.
Marlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Schoenfield sprawls well. He's pushed Marlow 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marlow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schoenfield controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoenfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Marlow from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoenfield is trying to maintain the position but Marlow is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoenfield keeps working.
Schoenfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlow wants to take a breather but Schoenfield is having none of it.
Schoenfield is trying to maintain the position but Marlow is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Schoenfield moves out of range easily.
Marlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schoenfield 's waist but Schoenfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlow off to one side.
Kent Schoenfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Schoenfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marlow looks winded!
Schoenfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marlow circles away.
Schoenfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlow .
Schoenfield is looking for a counter combo.
Marlow tries to clinch but Schoenfield moves out of range.
Schoenfield shoots in for a takedown but Marlow shows good takedown defense.
Schoenfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marlow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schoenfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlow is retaining full guard.
Schoenfield stands and throws Marlow 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marlow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoenfield . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schoenfield decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoenfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schoenfield jumps guard and drags Marlow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schoenfield striking off his back.
Schoenfield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marlow stopping the sweep attempt from Schoenfield .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoenfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schoenfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow wants to stand but Schoenfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow throws a shot to the body.
Schoenfield forces Marlow back against the cage and clinches.
Schoenfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marlow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schoenfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schoenfield wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoenfield wants to escape the position.
Schoenfield showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kent Schoenfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kent Schoenfield 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schoenfield stuffs the takedown.
Schoenfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marlow pushes Schoenfield off but Schoenfield dives into side control.
Marlow pushes Schoenfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schoenfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marlow can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoenfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marlow is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Schoenfield stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow is not content to let Schoenfield control the position.
Marlow is looking to regain half guard here but Schoenfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Kent Schoenfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoenfield wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy.
Marlow tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schoenfield easily slips into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schoenfield working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Marlow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schoenfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schoenfield trying to control but Marlow is having none of it.
Schoenfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schoenfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schoenfield tries to control but Marlow wriggling away.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet.
Schoenfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schoenfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlow is looking to escape.
Marlow can't escape the position.
Marlow is squirming around, avoiding Schoenfield 's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Schoenfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kent Schoenfield 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schoenfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schoenfield has his takedown stuffed
and Marlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marlow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlow dives in for a single leg takedown but Schoenfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schoenfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Schoenfield scores with a takedown into Marlow 's guard.
Schoenfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schoenfield passes Marlow 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schoenfield is keen to just control but Marlow is a slippery customer.
Marlow is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoenfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schoenfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schoenfield is trying to control. Marlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schoenfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlow is trying to stand up here but Schoenfield is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schoenfield tries to clinch but Marlow moves out of range.
Schoenfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marlow to the mat! Marlow manages to get full guard.
Marlow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schoenfield controls the pace.
Schoenfield postures up.
Schoenfield stands and throws Marlow 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marlow is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoenfield has control of an arm but Marlow manages to advance to Schoenfield 's back!
Schoenfield manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marlow 's guard. Nice work there by Schoenfield .
Schoenfield 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schoenfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schoenfield is working Marlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marlow is trying to keep Schoenfield in close.
Schoenfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow has a closed guard, preventing Schoenfield from standing up.
Schoenfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schoenfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Schoenfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schoenfield , 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Schoenfield !
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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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