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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandolf Schmidt (ranked 4476 p4p, 409 weight class) and Raycon Figg (ranked 4604 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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224 cm
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286 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
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289 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gandolf Schmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schmidt misses with a straight left. Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily. Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Figg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Figg tries to land a front kick but Schmidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Schmidt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick. Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figg.
Schmidt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schmidt works over Figg's head and body with a nice combination. Figg lands with a nice combination. Schmidt backs away looking to recover. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Figg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt. Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big counter combination but Figg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Figg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Figg scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmidt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Figg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Figg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Figg. Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Figg is out of range and Schmidt settles back down. Figg swinging wildly here.
Figg throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target. Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Figg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well. Figg misses with a shot to the body and Schmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Figg takes a body punch but keeps moving. Schmidt avoids the body shot from Figg.
A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Figg. Schmidt shrugs it off though. Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Figg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away. A jab from Figg does it's job there. This has been an exciting period of action! Schmidt lands a nice hook to Figg's body. Figg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Schmidt connects with a body shot. Figg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figg misses with a low kick. Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Figg loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target. Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back. A shot to the liver by Schmidt. Beautiful body shot. Schmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Figg throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Schmidt throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back. Figg looks winded! Schmidt misses the shot to the body. Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figg there as he acknowledges the shot. Schmidt is looking to wear down Figg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figg was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt. Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Figg misses with a body shot.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Figg.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Figg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt. Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schmidt works Figg's body with a nice hook. Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy. Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy. Figg works the jab nicely. Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figg manages to avoid it. Figg throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot. It appears Schmidt was looking to counter with a kick there. Schmidt scores with a jab to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Schmidt scores with a four punch combination! Schmidt lands with a good body shot. 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! A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmidt. Schmidt misses with a wild body shot. Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Schmidt drops Figg with a beautiful combination! Figg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schmidt is looking for the KO!
Figg is rocked! Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Figg is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him? Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Schmidt throws an overhand right that has Figg reeling! Schmidt follows up with more punches and Figg is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gandolf Schmidt! An out of breath Gandolf Schmidt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
78% |
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