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Event:
SFC 16: Gonza x Lesnar
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jedrzejczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Schmeldty to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmeldty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot from downtown. Schmeldty moves away and avoids it.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a body shot.
Schmeldty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Schmeldty ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Schmeldty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jedrzejczyk back to the cage. Schmeldty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schmeldty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a nice strike.
Schmeldty just misses with a punch to the body.
Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmeldty defending well as Jedrzejczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Schmeldty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmeldty misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Jedrzejczyk loads up on a big right hand but Schmeldty slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a wild combination.
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination. Schmeldty tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schmeldty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmeldty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jedrzejczyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Jedrzejczyk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jedrzejczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Schmeldty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schmeldty loads up on a big right hand but Jedrzejczyk slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk misses the jab.
Schmeldty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination that misses
and Schmeldty counters with a left and a right that stings Jedrzejczyk. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmeldty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Schmeldty moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a jab when Schmeldty was well out of range.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jedrzejczyk duly obliges.
Schmeldty misses with a combination
letting Jedrzejczyk counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Schmeldty.
Jedrzejczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmeldty moves away.
A nice side step and Schmeldty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk. #KD#
Jedrzejczyk lands a left and a right that send Schmeldty crashing to the mat, dazed. Jedrzejczyk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Schmeldty is rocked!
Jedrzejczyk throws a looping overhand right but Schmeldty ducks down to avoid it.
Schmeldty is still on wobbly legs! Can Jedrzejczyk finish him?#T3#
Jedrzejczyk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmeldty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk looks to throw the jab but Schmeldty is out of range.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for a 1-2. Jedrzejczyk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmeldty lands a jab to Jedrzejczyk's midsection.
Schmeldty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmeldty looks winded!
Schmeldty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmeldty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jedrzejczyk cracks Schmeldty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schmeldty slips under a jab.
A combination from Jedrzejczyk does no damage.
As Jedrzejczyk backs off Schmeldty throws a huge counter combo but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it all.
Jedrzejczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Schmeldty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk drops Schmeldty with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Schmeldty! Jedrzejczyk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
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Event:
SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Schmeldty. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hanley rushes Schmeldty and presses him up against the cage.
Hanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
Hanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
A short right from Hanley.
A short right from Hanley on the inside.
Hanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanley.
A short right from Hanley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmeldty trying to stall but Hanley improves his position.
Hanley gets through Schmeldty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Schmeldty is rocked!
Hanley gets through Schmeldty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmeldty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanley finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanley.
Hanley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schmeldty! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hanley is unloading with more strikes now! Schmeldty drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Boruch or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmeldty, which made it look bad.
Schmeldty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schmeldty tests Boruch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boruch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmeldty avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmeldty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeldty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boruch throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeldty moves out of range easily.
Schmeldty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Boruch moves into range and clinches up with Schmeldty.#T1##TD2#
Boruch pulls guard successfully.
Schmeldty wants to control from the top but Boruch keeps moving.
Boruch wants to hit a switch here but Schmeldty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boruch there!
Schmeldty lands a big shot to the head and Boruch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kairo Schmeldty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmeldty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Schmeldty - just one landing.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schmeldty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schmeldty stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Graves walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Schmeldty swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kairo Schmeldty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmeldty jabs at OngBak's body.
OngBak closes the distance and clinches up with Schmeldty, looking for a takedown. OngBak pushes Schmeldty against the cage but Schmeldty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
OngBak takes the fight into the clinch.
OngBak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmeldty's face.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
OngBak blocks a body shot from Schmeldty.
OngBak just leaning against Schmeldty, taking a breather.
OngBak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OngBak prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
Schmeldty can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from OngBak.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OngBak is struggling to control the position.
OngBak landing knees to the body.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Schmeldty misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
OngBak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schmeldty regains guard.
OngBak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
OngBak gets to his feet - Schmeldty follows without any prompting. #CL#
OngBak closes the distance and pushes Schmeldty back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OngBak obliges.
OngBak is pushing Schmeldty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmeldty has had enough of the clinch but OngBak keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OngBak keeping moving, preventing Schmeldty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schmeldty drops back, looking for a kneebar! OngBak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OngBak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OngBak! #REVR##T2#
Schmeldty is looking for a sweep.
OngBak working away.#SU#
OngBak has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
OngBak closes the distance and clinches.
Schmeldty jumps guard but OngBak stands there with Schmeldty around his waist. Schmeldty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for OngBak to work.
Schmeldty is trying to stall.
#T3#
OngBak scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmeldty tries for a takedown but OngBak manages to get underhooks.
OngBak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmeldty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schmeldty looks winded!
OngBak taking a breather.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
OngBak darts in and clinches Schmeldty up against the cage.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard successfully.
OngBak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OngBak is pulling down on Schmeldty's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmeldty, at least for the moment.
OngBak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmeldty on the ground.#T4#
OngBak continues to stall.
Schmeldty pushing down on OngBak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmeldty slows the pace down in half guard.
OngBak controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmeldty is trying to control. OngBak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schmeldty stuns OngBak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OngBak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Schmeldty to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Schmeldty tries to keep at a distance but OngBak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmeldty just misses with a punch to the body.
OngBak throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeldty moves out of range easily.
Schmeldty falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and OngBak counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from OngBak.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
OngBak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmeldty can do to turn this around?#T1#
OngBak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schmeldty tries to stall but OngBak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schmeldty tries to circle away but OngBak has him pinned against the cage.
OngBak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmeldty up against the cage.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmeldty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
OngBak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schmeldty trying to control from the bottom.
Schmeldty wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Schmeldty is looking to control OngBak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeldty avoid being mounted?
Schmeldty is looking to improve his position.
OngBak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OngBak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OngBak stalling away here and it's allowed Schmeldty to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OngBak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
OngBak wants to pass the guard but Schmeldty is keeping the position.
OngBak preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
OngBak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmeldty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OngBak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Schmeldty.#CL#
OngBak takes the fight into the clinch.
OngBak lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmeldty won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmeldty tries to pull guard but OngBak won't allow it.
Schmeldty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
OngBak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schmeldty regains guard immediately.
Schmeldty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OngBak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmeldty trying to keep a closed guard but OngBak is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmeldty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
OngBak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OngBak stalling against the cage.
OngBak prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
OngBak working Schmeldty over with knees to the body.#TD#
OngBak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schmeldty trying to keep a closed guard but OngBak is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeldty.
OngBak wants to control from the top but Schmeldty keeps moving.
Schmeldty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Schmeldty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OngBak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmeldty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schmeldty misses with a looping right.
OngBak lands with a kick to the temple. Schmeldty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kairo Schmeldty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OngBak throws a body punch but Schmeldty moves out of range.
Schmeldty with a jab.#CL#
Schmeldty gets tackled into the cage by OngBak. OngBak maintains the clinch. #T2#
OngBak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OngBak taking a breather.#TD#
OngBak manages to pull guard.
OngBak has Schmeldty pulled in close to control his posture.
OngBak trying to control the position.
OngBak managing to control the position.
Schmeldty trying to control but OngBak is working from the bottom. #T3#
Schmeldty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OngBak trying to control the position.
Schmeldty tries to free his leg and advance position but OngBak is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmeldty trying to control the position from guard on top but OngBak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
OngBak has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard effortlessly.
OngBak trying to control the position.
Schmeldty throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmeldty trying to control but OngBak is working from the bottom.
OngBak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kairo Schmeldty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OngBak keeping moving, preventing Schmeldty from controlling successfully.
Tony OngBak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OngBak controls Schmeldty momentarily but Schmeldty frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony OngBak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OngBak, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony OngBak!
A relieved looking Tony OngBak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmeldty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Schmeldty misses with a body punch
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Schmeldty misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Schmeldty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Schmeldty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Schmeldty.
Schmeldty throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Power tests Schmeldty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.
Schmeldty misses with the combination.
Schmeldty misses the body punch
and Schmeldty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmeldty throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Schmeldty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power throws a series of punches but Schmeldty moves out of range.
Schmeldty throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Schmeldty misses with a shot to the body
and Schmeldty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kairo Schmeldty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmeldty looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power tries to bum rush Schmeldty with a series of wild strikes but Schmeldty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmeldty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmeldty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Schmeldty lands a left and a right that send Power crashing to the mat, dazed. Schmeldty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Power is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mac Power has been cut.
Schmeldty measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Power! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kairo Schmeldty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Schmeldty takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmeldty slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Schmeldty throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
Rose pushes Schmeldty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Rose pulls Schmeldty into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schmeldty passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Schmeldty is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Schmeldty has latched onto it... Big trouble! Schmeldty pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rose is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Schmeldty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kairo Schmeldty!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 2
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Pridham fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Pridham closes the distance and pushes Schmeldty back into the cage.
Pridham prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pridham.
Schmeldty has had enough of the clinch but Pridham keeps him there for the moment.
Pridham has Schmeldty pressed against the cage, preventing Schmeldty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schmeldty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pridham has him pressed against the cage.
Pridham prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pridham drags the fight down to the ground.
Schmeldty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
Pridham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmeldty's best efforts.
Pridham tries to get to full guard but Schmeldty has control of the leg.
Schmeldty wants to stand up but Pridham is controlling the position.
Pridham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pridham is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeldty wants to get back to his feet.
Schmeldty is looking to advance position but Pridham won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Schmeldty prevents Pridham from improving his position.
Schmeldty is trying to control. Pridham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pridham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pridham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schmeldty wants to control from the top but Pridham keeps moving.
Schmeldty postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pridham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pridham tries to clinch
and Schmeldty counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Schmeldty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pridham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmeldty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kairo Schmeldty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pridham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pridham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Pridham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Schmeldty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pridham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schmeldty has Pridham in his guard.#REVR#
Pridham trying to control but Schmeldty is working from the bottom. #T4#
Schmeldty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmeldty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmeldty is trying to keep Pridham in close.
#SU#
Pridham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeldty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pridham closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Pridham 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.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Schmeldty as he connects with a hook.
Jonathan Pridham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Schmeldty. No joy for Pridham on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmeldty! But no joy.
Pridham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Pridham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pridham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Pridham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pridham has closed the distance and engaged Schmeldty in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pridham is trying to drag Schmeldty to the mat but Schmeldty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Pridham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Pridham breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Pridham has closed the distance and engaged Schmeldty in a clinch.
Pridham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmeldty up against the cage.
Pridham prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
Pridham prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
Schmeldty is trying to push Pridham away but Pridham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schmeldty is trying to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling him.#BC#
Pridham breaks from the clinch.
Schmeldty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonathan Pridham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pridham closes the distance and clinches.
Pridham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmeldty can do to turn this around?
Schmeldty wants to get back to striking at distance but Pridham won't allow it.
Schmeldty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Pridham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pridham lands an elbow inside that Schmeldty shrugs off.
Schmeldty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmeldty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pridham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schmeldty goes for a takedown attempt but Pridham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pridham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schmeldty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pridham dives in for a single leg takedown but Schmeldty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pridham shoots and misses
and Schmeldty counters with a left and a right that stings Pridham. #CL#
Pridham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmeldty, pushing him back against the cage.
Pridham lands an elbow inside that Schmeldty shrugs off. #T3#
Pridham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmeldty's efforts to push away.
Pridham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schmeldty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pridham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schmeldty to keep the fight standing.
Pridham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmeldty's defenses.
Pridham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmeldty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pridham has Schmeldty pressed against the cage, preventing Schmeldty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pridham lands a nice elbow.
Pridham tries to land a knee to the head but Schmeldty blocks with his arms.
Schmeldty is trying to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling him.
Schmeldty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmeldty is trying to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling him.
Schmeldty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmeldty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pridham has him pressed against the cage.
Schmeldty is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmeldty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schmeldty working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Pridham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Pridham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Schmeldty gets tackled into the cage by Pridham. Pridham maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pridham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmeldty scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Pridham clinches up against the cage.
Pridham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmeldty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jonathan Pridham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pridham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmeldty smiles and moves away.
Schmeldty lands a nice shot that snaps Pridham's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pridham clinches up against the cage.
Schmeldty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pridham has him pressed against the cage.
Schmeldty tries to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling the position.
Pridham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmeldty smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL#
Pridham clinches up with Schmeldty and pushes him back against the cage.
Schmeldty is looking to break free of the clinch but Pridham has double underhooks.
Schmeldty has Pridham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pridham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pridham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmeldty's efforts to push away.
Pridham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmeldty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Pridham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pridham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmeldty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Pridham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmeldty's efforts to push away.
Pridham lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Pridham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pridham has closed the distance and engaged Schmeldty in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pridham obliges.
Schmeldty is looking to break free of the clinch but Pridham has double underhooks.
Schmeldty is trying to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling him.
Schmeldty working hard to break the clinch.
Pridham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schmeldty takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Pridham lands an elbow that stopped Schmeldty in his tracks for a moment.
Pridham lands an elbow inside that Schmeldty shrugs off.
Pridham keeps control of Schmeldty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmeldty is trying to break the clinch but Pridham is controlling him.#TD#
Pridham jumps guard and drags Schmeldty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schmeldty trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pridham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeldty controls Pridham momentarily but Pridham frees himself.
Schmeldty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pridham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Pridham controlling from the top position.
Pridham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pridham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Schmeldty looking for a guillotine here but Pridham defends easily.
Schmeldty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pridham controls the pace.
Kairo Schmeldty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Pridham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Pridham stands and steps away. Schmeldty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Pridham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pridham, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Jonathan Pridham!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jonathan Pridham!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jonathan Pridham!
Jonathan Pridham wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 1
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Schmeldty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Siddle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Siddle.
Come on Siddle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Siddle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schmeldty regains guard immediately.
Siddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmeldty has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siddle looking to pass the guard.
Siddle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddle stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeldty.
Siddle looking to pass the guard.
Siddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Siddle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmeldty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Siddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmeldty pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siddle keeping moving, preventing Schmeldty from controlling successfully.
Schmeldty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Schmeldty wants to control from the top but Siddle keeps moving.
Siddle is pulling down on Schmeldty's head to control his posture.
Schmeldty trying to control but Siddle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schmeldty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siddle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siddle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siddle! #REVR#
Schmeldty is trying to control Siddle's posture but Siddle avoids it.
Schmeldty tries to escape but Siddle is in control. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schmeldty is looking for a sweep.
Siddle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schmeldty tries to bench press Siddle off him but Siddle keeps the position.
Schmeldty is trying to escape the position but Siddle is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmeldty taking a bit of punishment here - Siddle scoring with strikes. #SU#
Siddle stands up.
Siddle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Schmeldty gets tackled into the cage by Siddle. Siddle maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Siddle to work.
#BC#
Siddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Siddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmeldty to the ground. Siddle is now in Schmeldty's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddle scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmeldty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmeldty working a defensive guard but Siddle manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Siddle dominated that 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.
#R2#
Siddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmeldty throws a counter combo.
Schmeldty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmeldty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siddle backs up against the cage.
Schmeldty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siddle back to the cage. Schmeldty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Siddle gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Siddle tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Schmeldty is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Siddle buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Siddle!! Siddle is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Schmeldty throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kairo Schmeldty!
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