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Event:
WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Schlaub - just one landing. #TD#
Denovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlaub's guard.
Schlaub wants to get back to his feet but Denovan passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Denovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denovan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schlaub to regain full guard.
Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denovan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlaub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Schlaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlaub, not yet.
Schlaub seems keen to control Denovan's posture.
Denovan stands up over Schlaub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schlaub keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully.
Denovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Schlaub's brow.
Denovan trying to control but Schlaub is working from the bottom.
Denovan throws a big right hand that misses.
Denovan with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denovan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlaub's waist but Schlaub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denovan off to one side. #CL2#
Schlaub has Denovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schlaub stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schlaub prevents it.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Denovan after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Schlaub has Denovan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schlaub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Denovan tumbling to the mat - Schlaub dives into Denovan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Denovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schlaub defends well.
Schlaub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB#
Denovan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schlaub is defending well. Denovan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schlaub has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Denovan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Schlaub denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie trying to control the position but Schlaub is working away.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schlaub sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Schlaub defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT#It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Schlaub is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schlaub because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Schlaub bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Schlaub but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#The cut above Brendan Schlaub's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Schlaub's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Dog Gracie!
After the big win, Big Dog Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Schlaub forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Schlaub.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Schlaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Schlaub lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schlaub.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlaub.
Petrov misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Schlaub has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlaub keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
Petrov trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub is in full control for now. #T1#
Petrov is trying to break free.
Schlaub is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schlaub's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Schlaub has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schlaub controlling the position well here. Petrov rolled but Schlaub kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Petrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schlaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Schlaub connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Schlaub feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Petrov sprawling to the canvas! Petrov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schlaub finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.#KD2#
Schlaub cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schlaub has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrov to stand back up!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Brendan Schlaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlaub lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schlaub dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily. Schlaub doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brendan Schlaub!
Brendan Schlaub spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Schlaub misses with a left hand
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara jabs Schlaub to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schlaub misses with an uppercut
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara cracks Schlaub with an open hand slap.
Schlaub misses with a two punch combination.
Schlaub wants to clinch up but Camara keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.
Schlaub shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Brendan Schlaub's cut even more.
Camara drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schlaub right on the button. Schlaub goes down! Camara follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Camara gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Halloween on Hilo
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlaub tries to close the distance and clinch but Hands swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schlaub fails with the takedown
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub misses with a takedown
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Schlaub pushes Hands up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Schlaub fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub working aggressively here.
Schlaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hands prevents it.
Fish Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlaub.#T1#
Schlaub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlaub can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Schlaub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Schlaub fails to land.
Schlaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hands gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schlaub.
Schlaub is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schlaub misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Schlaub throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Schlaub shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schlaub keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hands wants to control but Schlaub is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Schlaub content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hands is looking to control Schlaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Hands tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schlaub has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hands reaches up and holds on to Schlaub to control the position.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Schlaub has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hands tries to hold on but Schlaub postures up.
Hands on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hands tries to get out of the position.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlaub prevents Hands from getting the reversal.
Hands tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands is working hard here to advance position.
Hands tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Schlaub's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Schlaub misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target.
Schlaub just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schlaub shoots in for a takedown but Hands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schlaub misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
Schlaub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Schlaub clinches with his opponent.
Hands is trying to push Schlaub away but Schlaub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Schlaub.
Hands stops a takedown attempt from Schlaub.
#T1##TD2#
Schlaub gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hands pushes Schlaub off looking to stand but Schlaub dives back in and keeps control.
Hands desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Schlaub not doing much here.
#T2#
Hands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlaub is working away from the top position though.
Schlaub performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hands desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schlaub is thwarting Hands's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schlaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Schlaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schlaub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fish Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Schlaub closes the distance and clinches.
Schlaub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands is looking to control Schlaub's arms but Schlaub gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hands has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands. #T4#
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Schlaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlaub drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hands pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fish Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlaub.
Hands needs to keep his hands up - Schlaub had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Schlaub misses.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Schlaub darts in and clinches Hands up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlaub scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head.
Schlaub is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Schlaub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendan Schlaub's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Schlaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schlaub scores with a shot to the body.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlaub.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Schlaub.#TD2#
Schlaub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Hands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlaub is working away from the top position though.
Schlaub winds up and cracks Hands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hands trying to control here.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlaub content to control rather than advance.
Schlaub wants to free his trapped foot but Hands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fish Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Hands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlaub is working away from the top position though.
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Schlaub.
Hands is looking for a sweep. Schlaub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands slips a jab from Schlaub.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Schlaub with a poor takedown
and Hands counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Schlaub shoots in.
As Schlaub looks to move away, Hands throws a big counter combo but Schlaub just gets out of the way.
Fish Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlaub.#CL2#
Hands tries to keep at a distance but Schlaub has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hands leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brendan Schlaub is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hands is pushing Schlaub up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hands looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands is struggling to control the position.
Hands tries to stall but Schlaub uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Schlaub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schlaub has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Schlaub!
In his post fight interview, Brendan Schlaub started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Schlaub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Schlaub misses its intended target.
Schlaub has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Schlaub closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Schlaub getting side control.
Schlaub sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.
Stein has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stein is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlaub has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Stein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein is looking to reverse the position.
Schlaub controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Stein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schlaub creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stein is trying to control Schlaub's posture but Schlaub avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schlaub moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Schlaub clinches.
A short left from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schlaub lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tries a body shot but Schlaub blocks it.
#T3##TD#
Schlaub is trying to trip Stein. He has hold of a leg but Stein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schlaub persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlaub content to stall in guard here.
Stein 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##T4#
Schlaub tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Schlaub trying to control here.
Stein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stein trying to control from half guard but Schlaub is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub 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#
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Schlaub on that attempt.
Stein scores with a head kick. Schlaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking body kick.
Schlaub misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Schlaub tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein feints and then cracks Schlaub's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schlaub down.
Schlaub takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Schlaub throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein thumps Schlaub with a low kick.
Schlaub scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Stein.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein scores with a head kick. Schlaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Stein slams his shin into Schlaub's torso.
Stein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schlaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Schlaub uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Schlaub on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Schlaub throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schlaub is in Stein's guard.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlaub manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brendan Schlaub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Stein wants to control from the top but Schlaub keeps moving.
Stein is looking to advance position but Schlaub has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlaub controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein is trying desperately to improve position.
Schlaub looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horgen Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendan Schlaub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schlaub scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Horgen Stein has been cut.#TD#
Stein gets caught napping as Schlaub dives in and scores a takedown. Stein manages to retain guard.
Stein looking to control.
Schlaub pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schlaub lands with a punch from half guard.
Schlaub controlling the action here.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Schlaub is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Schlaub is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlaub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stein trying to get back to full guard but Schlaub takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Schlaub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schlaub controlling the position easily from mount.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stein wants to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schlaub controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Schlaub seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stein for as long as he can get away with.
Stein can't escape the position.
Schlaub avoids the attempt from Stein to control.#T4#
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.
Stein is looking to get to half guard.
Stein tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Schlaub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Schlaub showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schlaub has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Schlaub!
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Event:
SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Schlaub throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Schlaub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schlaub stalling. #SUB2#
Shiek looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Schlaub wants to free his trapped foot but Shiek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Shiek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlaub pulls his head out easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shiek misses with a body shot.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiek looks to throw the jab but Schlaub is out of range. #KD#
Schlaub sends Shiek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schlaub is motioning to the referee to let Shiek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Shiek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Schlaub has cracked Shiek with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Schlaub lands another huge swinging hook and Shiek tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shiek, before Schlaub can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brendan Schlaub!
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Event:
SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Schlaub down.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schlaub.#CL2#
Schlaub gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kong tries to break free but Schlaub pushes him back against the cage.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Schlaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlaub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Kong.
#TD2#
Schlaub is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kong can't fight it off and eventually Schlaub manages to take the fight to the floor. Kong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong pulls Schlaub in to control the position. #T1#
Kong wants to hit a switch here but Schlaub passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kong there! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong tries to hold on but Schlaub postures up.
Schlaub content just to control the position here.
Kong wants to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away.
Kong regains half guard.#T3#
Schlaub perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schlaub wants to pass to mount but Kong is defending the position.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Schlaub has control of the leg.
Schlaub content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schlaub sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schlaub tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlaub.
Schlaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlaub.#TD2#
Schlaub scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlaub looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendan Schlaub will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Schlaub moves out of range easily.
Schlaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong avoids the body shot from Schlaub.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Schlaub looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Schlaub gets a clinch.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schlaub has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schlaub.
Schlaub blocks a body shot from Kong.
Kong is pressed up against the cage. Schlaub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kong down to the mat. Kong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Schlaub moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong blocks a body shot from Schlaub.
A knee to the head by Kong.
#CUT#
It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.#T1#
Schlaub throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Kong.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schlaub has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schlaub can turn it around.
Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schlaub avoids it.
Kong prevents a body shot from Schlaub.
Schlaub blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Kong.
King Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schlaub prevents a body shot from Kong.
Schlaub tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Schlaub back against the cage.
Schlaub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlaub lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schlaub wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schlaub is working for takedown but Kong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schlaub throws a head punch that misses.
Kong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schlaub blocks it with crossed arms.
Schlaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Kong prevents a body shot from Schlaub.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlaub.
Schlaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kong after a bit of a struggle.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlaub.
Schlaub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Schlaub coming out on top.
Schlaub pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schlaub's calf.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Schlaub sees coming a mile off.
Schlaub takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlaub can do to turn this around?
Kong tries to land a front kick but Schlaub steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong sets himself, and Schlaub steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.#CL2#
Schlaub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Schlaub controls the action.
Schlaub tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Kong misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schlaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kong after a bit of a struggle.
Schlaub is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong fakes the leg kick and cracks Schlaub in the body.
Schlaub takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Schlaub sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Kong forces Schlaub back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schlaub throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.#T4##CL#
Kong darts in and clinches Schlaub up against the cage.
Schlaub is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlaub swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schlaub blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Schlaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Schlaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Schlaub has managed to clinch.
Schlaub tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
Schlaub lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Schlaub blocks it.
Kong scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Schlaub's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schlaub creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schlaub managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Schlaub lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kong prevents a body shot from Schlaub.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Schlaub is blocking nicely.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schlaub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schlaub.
Kong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schlaub prevents a body shot from Kong. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlaub.
Kong lands a nice knee to the body.
Schlaub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schlaub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Schlaub blocks it.
Kong with a knee to the head.
Kong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schlaub takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlaub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a head kick. That will keep Schlaub thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #KD#
Kong lands a big head kick that sends Schlaub tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves Schlaub back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Schlaub is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Schlaub is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong drops Schlaub with a big left hand! Schlaub is injured, injured bad! Kong jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong!
King Kong is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious King Kong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SAFO KickBoxing II
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Schlaub ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Schlaub. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Schlaub rushes Frazier and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schlaub cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
Schlaub lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Schlaub lands with a short shot to the head.
Schlaub lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Derrick Frazier has been cut.
Schlaub makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schlaub is working Frazier over against the ropes.
Frazier looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Schlaub.
A short left from Schlaub.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlaub lands an uppercut.
Schlaub lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Schlaub. #T1#
Schlaub lands a shoulder strike.
Schlaub lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schlaub scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Schlaub.
Schlaub makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Schlaub lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Frazier is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Schlaub.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Schlaub finish him?#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Schlaub lands a body punch.
Schlaub lands a body punch.
Schlaub scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Schlaub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Schlaub drives through and clinches with Frazier against the ropes.
Schlaub throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Schlaub.
Schlaub lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schlaub lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Schlaub.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlaub.
Schlaub throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schlaub lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schlaub lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Schlaub's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schlaub lands a nice uppercut.
Schlaub lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fraziers head.
Schlaub throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fraziers head.
A right hand to the body from Schlaub.
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!
Schlaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schlaub lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards. #T4#
Schlaub digs a right hand underneath Frazier's ribcage. Frazier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schlaub scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schlaub cracks Frazier with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Frazier goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Frazier wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brendan Schlaub!
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Event:
Island War
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Schlaub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida misses with a body punch
#TD#
so Schlaub counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schlaub dives into side control.
#REVB#
Schlaub postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schlaub in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Schlaub looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schlaub smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schlaub cracks Machida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schlaub landing a few strikes.
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!
Schlaub cracks Machida with a big right hand but Machida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlaub working the ground and pound.
Schlaub has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schlaub in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schlaub in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Schlaub landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Machida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schlaub working the body and head with strikes.
Schlaub working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Schlaub cracks Machida with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Schlaub immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Machida is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Schlaub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Schlaub!
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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #1
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Schlaub dives in and scores a takedown into Spangler's guard.
Schlaub is stalling in the full guard.
Schlaub advances to half guard.
Schlaub content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Schlaub is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spangler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schlaub escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schlaub!#T1##SUB2#
Schlaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Schlaub tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spangler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spangler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schlaub on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Schlaub working for a submission but Spangler is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Schlaub jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spangler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spangler is trying to work for a sweep but Schlaub has mounted him!#SUB2#
Schlaub looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Spangler tries to hold on but Schlaub pushes him away. #T3#
Schlaub moves to the back. #SUB2#
Schlaub is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schlaub has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Spangler's body.
Schlaub lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Good control from Schlaub.
It looks like Schlaub might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Schlaub has Spangler flattened out and is raining down punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Spangler can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Schlaub looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Schlaub is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spangler is defending well though. Schlaub let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Schlaub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch but Schlaub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schlaub wants to counter the offense by Spangler and move into the clinch position.
Spangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spangler.#TD2#
Schlaub feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spangler is looking to stand back up but Schlaub counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spangler. #REVR#
Brendan Schlaub has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schlaub in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schlaub is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spangler is bucking up trying to escape but Schlaub cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Schlaub is landing with some decent strikes but Spangler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schlaub controlling the position easily from mount.
Schlaub is continuing to stall.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Schlaub! Spangler is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brendan Schlaub!
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