Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2024

#R1#
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Cayman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cayman wants to counter the offense by Schotel and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cayman gets a takedown into half 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.#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cayman is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cayman pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cayman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Cayman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cayman working over Schotel with some ground and pound. Schotel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Cayman trying to mount his opponent but Schotel defends it. #SUB#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cayman pulls his head out easily.
Cayman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schotel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Schotel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Schotel looking for a triangle here. Cayman is fighting it but it looks tight! Schotel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cayman is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Phil Cayman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger, I promise you that. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Balschmieter stuffs the takedown.
Schotel defending well as Balschmieter loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balschmieter as he avoids it easily.
Balschmieter missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schotel closes the distance and clinches up with Balschmieter, looking for a takedown. Schotel pushes Balschmieter against the cage but Balschmieter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodge Schotel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schotel shoots for a double leg takedown but Balschmieter sprawls well. He's pushed Schotel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schotel closes the distance and clinches up with Balschmieter, looking for a takedown. Schotel pushes Balschmieter against the cage but Balschmieter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balschmieter throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schotel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balschmieter scores with a decent looking hook.
Schotel has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schotel shoots in but Balschmieter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schotel is breathing heavily.
Schotel slips a jab from Balschmieter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Balschmieter throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schotel misses with a takedown attempt
and Balschmieter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schotel fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Balschmieter as Schotel shoots in.#T1#
Schotel shoots in and drives through. Balschmieter sprawls well.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Balschmieter.
Schotel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Balschmieter counter with a right hand.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Balschmieter.
Schotel slips under a jab from Balschmieter.
Balschmieter misses the jab.
Balschmieter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balschmieter.
Balschmieter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balschmieter throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balschmieter sprawls well. Balschmieter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
Balschmieter throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balschmieter sprawls well. Balschmieter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Balschmieter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balschmieter slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Balschmieter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schotel shoots in looking for a takedown but Balschmieter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schotel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balschmieter slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre Balschmieter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balschmieter missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balschmieter throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balschmieter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balschmieter throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Balschmieter throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
Nice cross by Balschmieter.
Balschmieter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schotel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balschmieter.
A jab from Balschmieter misses.
Schotel staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schotel fails with the takedown
and Balschmieter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balschmieter misses with an uppercut.
Schotel fails with the takedown
and Schotel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balschmieter.#T3#
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balschmieter.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balschmieter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balschmieter misses with a hook.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Balschmieter.
Schotel dives in for a single leg takedown but Balschmieter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Balschmieter.
Schotel blocking some punches.
Schotel blocks an uppercut.
Balschmieter gets underhooks to prevent Schotel's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Balschmieter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schotel wants to take the fight to the mat but Balschmieter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schotel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balschmieter after a bit of a struggle.
Balschmieter working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balschmieter.
Balschmieter working aggressively here.
Balschmieter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Balschmieter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balschmieter throws a punch but it's blocked by Schotel.
Schotel blocking some punches.
Balschmieter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balschmieter misses with some punches. #T4#
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Balschmieter misses with a punch on the inside.
Schotel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balschmieter misses with some punches.
Balschmieter misses with some punches.
Balschmieter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Balschmieter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel wants to take the fight to the mat but Balschmieter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balschmieter misses with some punches.
Balschmieter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balschmieter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balschmieter throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schotel.
Balschmieter is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balschmieter down to the mat. Balschmieter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balschmieter.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Balschmieter.
Balschmieter throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Balschmieter looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
Balschmieter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
Balschmieter throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balschmieter throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Balschmieter dominated that round.
That's time! Schotel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but Balschmieter shows good takedown defense.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schotel shoots in and drives through. Balschmieter sprawls well.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Balschmieter.
Balschmieter throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Balschmieter.
Nice jab there from Balschmieter.
Schotel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balschmieter pinned against the cage. Balschmieter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodge Schotel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schotel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balschmieter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schotel defending well as Balschmieter loads up on a big left hand.
Balschmieter misses the jab.
Balschmieter misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Balschmieter as he connects with a hook.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Balschmieter.
Balschmieter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Schotel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balschmieter tries to avoid it but Schotel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balschmieter to the ground. Balschmieter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Schotel or perhaps it was just good defense by Balschmieter, which made it look bad. #T1#
Balschmieter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Balschmieter. That snapped Schotel's head back.
Balschmieter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balschmieter missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schotel slips a jab from Balschmieter.
Balschmieter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balschmieter looks to throw the jab but Schotel is out of range.
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Balschmieter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schotel shoots in for a double leg but Balschmieter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balschmieter misses with a looping left.
Schotel fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Balschmieter misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Balschmieter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schotel.
Balschmieter throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balschmieter throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Balschmieter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balschmieter sprawls and moves away.
Schotel shoots in for a double leg but Balschmieter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Balschmieter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balschmieter.
Schotel moves forwards but Balschmieter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schotel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balschmieter tries to avoid it but Schotel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balschmieter to the ground. Balschmieter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balschmieter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Balschmieter.
A slow jab from Balschmieter misses its intended target.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but Balschmieter shows good takedown defense.
Balschmieter loads up on a big right hand but Schotel slips the punch.
Balschmieter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balschmieter.
Schotel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balschmieter missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schotel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Balschmieter counter with a right hand.
Balschmieter missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel slips a straight right by Balschmieter.
Schotel slips under a jab from Balschmieter.
Balschmieter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schotel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Balschmieter misses with a looping left.
Balschmieter throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Schotel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schotel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Schotel is rocked!
Andre Balschmieter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schotel with a poor takedown
and Balschmieter counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Balschmieter!

Event: CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024

191 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
177 lbs

Schotel

Mondragon

Event: CFC CG 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024

178 cm
32 yrs
200 lbs

191 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Riley

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Riley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schotel sprawls well initially but Riley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Schotel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Schotel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Schotel wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well. #SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schotel tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Riley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Riley works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schotel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel is trying to improve his position.
Schotel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riley. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Schotel is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Schotel won't allow Riley to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley. #T9##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Schotel defends it. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Schotel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T12##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #T13##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.
Riley works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Riley prevents Schotel from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024

200 cm
39 yrs
250 lbs

191 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Makarov

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Makarov. No joy for Schotel on that attempt.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but Makarov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schotel doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Makarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schotel!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Schotel
Sergey Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schotel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Makarov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schotel!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (6) vs (0) Schotel
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Makarov continues to stall.#T2#
Schotel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schotel holds of for dear life.#T3#
Makarov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Makarov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schotel is holding on tight.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Makarov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schotel is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
Makarov content just to control the position here. #T5#
Schotel tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schotel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Schotel is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Schotel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schotel is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Schotel tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.#T9#
Schotel is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Makarov.#T10#
Schotel trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Makarov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (9) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel is looking to improve his position but Makarov isn't that keen on the idea.
Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makarov tries to control but Schotel wriggling away.
Makarov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Schotel is trying desperately to improve position.
Schotel tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schotel is looking to escape.
Makarov controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Makarov wants to take Schotel's back here but Schotel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Makarov controlling from mount. #T14#
Makarov avoids the attempt from Schotel to control.
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.
Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schotel is controlling an arm, preventing Makarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Makarov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (12) vs (0) Schotel

And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024

190 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

191 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Gracias

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schotel goes for a double leg but Gracias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracias continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Gracias as Schotel shoots in.#CL#
Gracias moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracias is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracias down to the mat. Gracias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoyce Gracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel is pressed up against the cage. Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schotel down to the mat. Schotel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schotel manages to circle out of the way.
Gracias leaves Schotel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracias sprawls well. Gracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracias is looking to counter the offense by Schotel and move into the clinch.#CL#
Gracias rushes Schotel and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias has Schotel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schotel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracias wants a takedown.
I was talking to Gracias's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Schotel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schotel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracias prevents it.
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel looking for a takedown.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schotel has Gracias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Schotel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracias is working for takedown but Schotel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Gracias manages to get underhooks.
Schotel wants a takedown but no success here.
Schotel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Gracias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Schotel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracias pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3##CL#
Gracias pushes Schotel up against the cage in a clinch.
Schotel looking for a takedown.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Schotel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schotel can't get the takedown.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schotel somewhat.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel prevents the takedown attempt.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schotel is defending well.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schotel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracias is breathing heavily.
Schotel goes for a takedown attempt but Gracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schotel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Gracias takes the fight into the clinch.
Schotel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T5#
Gracias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schotel after a bit of a struggle.
Gracias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schotel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracias stuffs the takedown attempt from Schotel. Schotel gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schotel manages to circle out of the way.
Schotel shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schotel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracias doesn't manage to clinch there - Schotel circles away.
Gracias is looking to clinch but Schotel is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T6#
Gracias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schotel.#CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Schotel against the cage.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Gracias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Schotel.
Gracias prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schotel wants a takedown.
Schotel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Schotel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracias prevents it.
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias. #T7#
Gracias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schotel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Gracias wants to take the fight to the mat but Schotel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schotel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracias tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.
Gracias slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Schotel tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Schotel manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Gracias darts in and clinches Schotel up against the cage.
Schotel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias gets underhooks to prevent Schotel's takedown attempt. #T8#
Schotel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schotel is defending well.
Gracias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gracias. No joy for Schotel on that attempt.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Gracias closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.
Schotel is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.#T9#
Gracias is working for takedown but Schotel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracias gets underhooks to prevent Schotel's takedown attempt.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracias has Schotel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schotel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracias is trying to drag Schotel to the mat but Schotel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks.
Schotel is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Schotel manages to get underhooks. #T10#
Gracias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Gracias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schotel is looking for a takedown.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Schotel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel goes for a takedown attempt but Gracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schotel shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracias's waist but Gracias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracias's waist but Gracias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Schotel shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracias sprawls well. He's pushed Schotel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Gracias gets a clinch.
Schotel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.#T11#
Gracias looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Schotel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracias regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Schotel
Schotel forces his way into half guard.
Schotel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schotel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position. #T13#
Schotel trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Schotel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Schotel 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.#T14#
Schotel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias is looking to get back to full guard here but Schotel has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Schotel
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schotel wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Dodge Schotel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024

190 cm
29 yrs
203 lbs

191 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Abdul Karim

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schotel.
Schotel dives in and grabs Abdul Karim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdul Karim pushes down on Schotel's head and hops out.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schotel sprawls and moves away.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Schotel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdul Karim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schotel keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schotel wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Schotel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim passes Schotel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T7##SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here. #T8##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Schotel wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well. #T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably. #T10##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions. #T12##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T13##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schotel tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024

191 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

190 cm
29 yrs
203 lbs

Schotel

Abdul Karim

Event: CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024

181 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs

191 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Cao

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Cao feinted with a counter takedown.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cao 's waist but Cao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Cao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cao shoots in but Schotel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schotel fails with a takedown attempt.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.
Schotel dives in for a single leg takedown but Cao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Cao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schotel.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schotel sprawls well. Schotel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cao gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cao lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Schotel
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schotel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Schotel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schotel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (2) Schotel#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schotel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schotel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Cao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schotel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schotel defends well.#SUB2#
Schotel drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Schotel off! Schotel jumps back into Cao 's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Schotel drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Schotel off! Schotel jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB#
Cao working for a triangle but Schotel defends it easily. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Schotel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (2) vs (5) Schotel#SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
Cao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schotel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Schotel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schotel on the ground.
Cao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schotel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #T4##SUB2#
Schotel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schotel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Schotel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cao , who protects the arm well.
Cao is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Schotel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cao tries to get out of the position.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cao tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to get an arm triangle but Cao is defending well.
Cao is looking to regain half guard here but Schotel keeps moving and retains side control. #T6##SUB2#
Schotel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cao is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Schotel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schotel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schotel lets go of the hold and Cao can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024

191 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

175 cm
34 yrs
169 lbs

Schotel

Borgia

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgia swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schotel (0) vs (4) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schotel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schotel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel regains half guard.#SUB#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Borgia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schotel defend it? Borgia steps over the head and cranks it - Schotel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borgia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024

180 cm
34 yrs
177 lbs

191 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Mondragon

Schotel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily. #SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mondragon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schotel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Line finds it's way through Schotel's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schotel.
Schotel avoids the head kick by Line.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
Schotel throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schotel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Line tries to clinch up.
Schotel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schotel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schotel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Line does it's job there.#T1#
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Line thinking.
Line misses with a head kick.
Schotel flicks out a counter leg kick but Line steps away.#CL#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Schotel in a clinch. #BC2#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Line connects with a high kick.
Line stalks Schotel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schotel's face. Schotel staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Schotel moves out of range easily.
Line backing away here, and Schotel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Schotel.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schotel! But no joy.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Line.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Schotel has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Line throws a combination that misses
enabling Schotel to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Senger Line showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Senger Line!

Senger Line wins by unanimous decision!
Senger Line decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Shane Goble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Schotel as Goble shoots in.
Goble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schotel defends it nicely.
Goble fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goble fails with the takedown
and Schotel counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Goble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schotel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schotel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schotel controlling the position well.
Schotel is trying to stand. #T1##ES2#
Schotel has one foot on Goble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Goble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goble misses with a takedown attempt - Schotel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schotel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schotel lands a two punch combo.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schotel throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Goble, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Goble.
Schotel is pressed up against the cage. Goble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schotel down to the mat. Schotel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Schotel. #ROC2#Goble is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goble throws out the jab.
Oh Goble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goble has his takedown stuffed
and Schotel counters with a crisp right that sends Goble to the canvas! Schotel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodge Schotel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Mondragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schotel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondragon lands a two punch combo.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mondragon looks for a takedown but Schotel sprawls well.
A cross from Mondragon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schotel clinches.
Mondragon is pushing Schotel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Mondragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Mondragon.
Mondragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondragon lands the left hand.
Mondragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schotel tries to clinch but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schotel.
Mondragon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schotel pinned against the cage. Schotel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.#T2#
Schotel throws a head kick but Mondragon moves out of range.
Mondragon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Mondragon misses with an uppercut.
Mondragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schotel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondragon throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Schotel misses #TD2#
and Mondragon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schotel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schotel wanted to stand there but Mondragon had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mondragon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!

Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 54
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Silver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schotel in his tracks.
Schotel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Schotel instigates a clinch.
Schotel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schotel backwards.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Silver working aggressively here.
Schotel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Schotel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver tries to clinch but Schotel is having none of it.
Schotel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schotel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Silver.#BC#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silver blocks a head kick by Schotel.
Silver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schotel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schotel slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Schotel drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silver lands with a shot to the body.
Silver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schotel slips a straight right by Silver.
A lazy left from Schotel finds it's target.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver tries a quick counter leg kick but Schotel is wise to it.#CL2#
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver throws a right and a left that Schotel avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schotel.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Schotel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Schotel misses the target.
Silver throws a series of punches but Schotel avoids them all with ease.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Schotel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Silver blocks the low kick.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Schotel counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Schotel tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schotel has had enough of the clinch but Silver keeps him there for the moment.
Schotel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver lands a jab.
Silver connects with a body shot that sends Schotel's belly button to the back.#CL#
Schotel clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver misses with some punches.
Schotel is trying to break free.
Schotel lands a nice uppercut.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Silver tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schotel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schotel.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Silver cracks Schotel with a nice body shot.
Schotel is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Schotel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schotel throws a low kick but Silver moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Silver instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Schotel connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver throws a combination. Schotel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A clash of legs there as Silver blocks the low kick.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Schotel misses with an uppercut
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Silver drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schotel right on the button. Schotel goes down! Silver follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silver gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Silver thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Schotel scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Siregar blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Schotel. #CL2#
Schotel tries to keep at a distance but Siregar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
Siregar moves out of range of the leg kick from Schotel.
Siregar tries to clinch there but Schotel circles away.
Schotel misses with a hook to the body
and Siregar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Siregar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Schotel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schotel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schotel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Siregar counters with a shoot takedown. Schotel fights it but they end up in guard.
Schotel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Siregar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schotel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schotel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siregar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siregar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Schotel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Siregar pulls Schotel in close to prevent any damage.
Schotel won't allow Siregar to sweep him here. #SU#
Schotel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schotel throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Schotel didn't expect that.
Siregar throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Schotel is retaining full guard.
Siregar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schotel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siregar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siregar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schotel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siregar trying to control but Schotel is working from the bottom.
Siregar with a nice head shot there.
Schotel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siregar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schotel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Schotel is looking to stand up but Siregar won't let him.
Schotel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Schotel wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Siregar wants to sweep here but Schotel controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Siregar wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Schotel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Siregar pushes Schotel up against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siregar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siregar darts in looking for a takedown but Schotel gets double underhooks and turns Siregar into the cage.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Schotel shoots in and drives through. Siregar sprawls well.
Siregar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schotel can pounce on him.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siregar! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Siregar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dodge Schotel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schotel swinging wildly here.
Siregar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schotel. #CL#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Siregar.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
Schotel effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel effectively controlling the action here.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schotel.
Schotel looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schotel slaps away a takedown attempt from Siregar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schotel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Siregar throws the kick towards the body but Schotel avoids it.
Schotel misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Siregar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schotel's guard.
Siregar postures up in Schotel's guard and throws a big left but Schotel blocks it.
Siregar stopping the sweep attempt from Schotel.
Siregar with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Schotel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siregar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Siregar looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU#
Schotel gets to his feet. Siregar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Siregar tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Schotel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Siregar.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Siregar fails with the takedown
and Schotel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Siregar moves away from the strike by Schotel.
Schotel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodge Schotel is winning the standup battle so far.
Schotel throws a head kick that Siregar semi-blocks.
Siregar tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Siregar shoots in and gets a takedown into Schotel's guard.
Schotel wants to sweep but no luck.
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siregar wants to control but Schotel is keeping him busy.
Siregar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siregar throws a strike but Schotel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schotel pulls Siregar in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Schotel wants to stand but Siregar is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Siregar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schotel dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Schotel stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.#SU#
Schotel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schotel throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Siregar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dodge Schotel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Schotel gets a clinch. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siregar moves out of range of the body kick from Schotel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Siregar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Schotel misses #TD2#
and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Schotel didn't expect that.
Schotel wants to get back to his feet but Siregar passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Siregar wants to pass to mount but Schotel is defending the position.
Siregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Well, if Siregar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schotel won't allow Siregar to pass to mount.
Siregar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Binsar Siregar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siregar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schotel trying to control here.
Siregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siregar with the ground and pound but Schotel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Siregar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siregar trying to control but Schotel is working from the bottom.
Siregar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Schotel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Schotel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siregar slips under a jab.
Schotel misses with the combination. #T3#
Siregar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schotel swivels and escapes.
Schotel throws a nice looking combination but Siregar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schotel misses with a few strikes there.
Siregar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schotel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schotel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siregar.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Schotel keeps it at a distance.
Schotel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Schotel misses with a straight right.
Siregar tries a quick counter leg kick but Schotel is wise to it.#CL#
Schotel clinches.
Schotel is looking to break free of the clinch but Siregar has double underhooks. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schotel lands an overhand right.
Schotel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siregar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodge Schotel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siregar tries to clinch but Schotel moves out of range.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Siregar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dodge Schotel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schotel, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Eagle clinches with his opponent.
Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eagle down to the mat. Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eagle throws a poor cross that misses
and Schotel counters with a three punch combo that has Eagle backing up. Eagle nods at Schotel to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Eagle forces Schotel back against the cage and clinches.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Schotel.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schotel.
Eagle is working Schotel over against the cage.
Eagle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schotel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Schotel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eagle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.
Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schotel backwards. #T1#
Schotel lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Eagle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eagle digs a right hand into Schotel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schotel's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Eagle.
Schotel looks winded!#BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schotel throws a big counter head kick but Eagle avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schotel, pushing him back against the cage.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Schotel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schotel prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Schotel has a couple of punches blocked by Eagle.
Schotel looking to stall. #T2#
Eagle cracks Schotel with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up
and Schotel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Eagle rushes Schotel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Schotel avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eagle lands an uppercut.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Eagle on the inside.
A body shot lands from Eagle.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schotels head.
Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schotel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eagle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eagle can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Schotel is rocked!#T4#
Eagle taking a breather.
Schotel is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Eagle throws a big uppercut that drops Schotel! More strikes from Eagle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schotel lies dazed against the cage as Eagle celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
In his post fight interview, David Eagle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Schotel blocks a leg kick.
Schotel feints a counter leg kick.
Broomsdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schotel pinned against the cage. Schotel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Schotel misses.
Broomsdale throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Schotel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
Schotel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Broomsdale avoids the body shot from Schotel.
Broomsdale misses with a left hand
and Schotel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schotel throws a right hand that Broomsdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Broomsdale also avoids with ease.
Schotel misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schotel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broomsdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schotel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale throws a lazy body kick
and Schotel counters with a leg kick.
Broomsdale pushes Schotel away with a front kick.#T1#
Broomsdale with a nice calf kick.
Schotel moves out of range of the body kick.
Schotel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Broomsdale. That one must have hurt.
Schotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Broomsdale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Broomsdale shoots in but Schotel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schotel is looking to land body kicks.
Broomsdale tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Schotel has closed the distance and engaged Broomsdale in a clinch.
Broomsdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Broomsdale is trying to force a seperation but Schotel has the dominant position.
Broomsdale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schotel avoiding damage.
Broomsdale lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Broomsdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schotel's brow. #T2#
Schotel blocks an elbow strike from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schotel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Broomsdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schotel blocks a body shot from Broomsdale. #BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schotel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Broomsdale is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Broomsdale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schotel - the referee stops the clock and Broomsdale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schotel. Broomsdale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schotel cracks Broomsdale with a good jab.
Broomsdale misses with a right hand
and Schotel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schotel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schotel misses with a few strikes there.
Broomsdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Broomsdale.
Schotel swings for the body but Broomsdale moves out of range.
Broomsdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broomsdale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schotel connects with a right hand. Broomsdale shakes it off.
Broomsdale tries to land a front kick but Schotel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schotel.
Schotel tries a head kick but it misses.
Schotel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Broomsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broomsdale looks to throw a body kick
and Schotel counters with a left to the body.
Schotel moves out of range of the body kick from Broomsdale.
Schotel misses with a head kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Broomsdale misses its intended target.
Schotel connects with a right hand. Broomsdale shakes it off.
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!
Broomsdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schotel is out of range and Broomsdale settles back down.
Schotel throws a counter combo.
Broomsdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schotel as he avoids it easily.
Schotel walks into a left hand.
Schotel throws the kick towards the body but Broomsdale avoids it.
Broomsdale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schotel sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Schotel misses.
Schotel slips a jab from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
Broomsdale throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Broomsdale tries for a takedown but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Broomsdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broomsdale misses with a kick to the body.
Schotel throws a head kick that Broomsdale semi-blocks.
Schotel throws a chopping leg kick but Broomsdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dodge Schotel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Broomsdale's cut.
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#
Schotel blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Schotel.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Broomsdale misses the jab.
Broomsdale shoots in for a takedown but Schotel shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Broomsdale misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Schotel.
Dodge Schotel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schotel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schotel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a chopping leg kick but Schotel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Broomsdale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Schotel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Broomsdale loads up on a big right hand but Schotel slips the punch.
Schotel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broomsdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schotel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Broomsdale lands a high kick!
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Broomsdale moves out of range easily.
Schotel misses with the combination.
Broomsdale throws a low kick but Schotel avoids it.
Broomsdale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schotel can pounce on him.
Broomsdale digs a good hook to Schotel's body.
A jab from Broomsdale misses. #T2#
Broomsdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schotel.
Schotel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broomsdale.
Schotel throws a head kick but Broomsdale moves out of range.
Schotel tries a low kick but Broomsdale avoids it.
Schotel throws a right and a left that Broomsdale avoids nicely.
A big left from Broomsdale misses.
Broomsdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Broomsdale circles away.
Broomsdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Schotel darts in and clinches Broomsdale up against the cage.
Schotel throws a head punch that misses.
Schotel is stalling here.
Broomsdale looking to throw knees to the head but Schotel is blocking nicely. #T3#
Schotel prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Broomsdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broomsdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broomsdale. #BC2#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Broomsdale cracks Schotel with a good jab.
Broomsdale throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses.
Schotel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Schotel avoids the head kick by Broomsdale.
Schotel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Broomsdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Broomsdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Schotel misses with a combination
and Broomsdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
Broomsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
Schotel unleashes a big counter combination but Broomsdale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Broomsdale missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel blocks a leg kick.
Schotel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses.
Broomsdale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schotel counters with a series of strikes. Broomsdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schotel misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Broomsdale.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezekiel Broomsdale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Broomsdale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Broomsdale.
Schotel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broomsdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Schotel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broomsdale throws out the jab.
Schotel slips under a jab from Broomsdale.
Schotel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schotel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Broomsdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Broomsdale lands a really nice looking cross but Schotel seems unphased.
Broomsdale dives in and grabs Schotel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schotel pushes down on Broomsdale's head and hops out.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick but Schotel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel misses with a two punch combination.
Broomsdale misses with a body kick.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schotel misses with a series of wild punches.
Schotel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Schotel misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
Broomsdale lands with a nice body punch.
Schotel moves out of range of the body kick from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schotel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Broomsdale throws an overhand right that lands on Schotel's shoulder, as Schotel tries to avoid the shot.
Schotel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Broomsdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Schotel counters with a two punch combo.
Schotel throws a good cross that connects.
Broomsdale throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Broomsdale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schotel is trying to buck Broomsdale off.
Broomsdale taking a breather here. #T2#
Schotel is trying to get back to his feet.
Schotel prevents Broomsdale from improving position.
Schotel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Broomsdale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Schotel is not content to let Broomsdale control the position.
Broomsdale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Broomsdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schotel wants to get back to his feet but Broomsdale drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick which misses Schotel's front leg but catches the back leg as Schotel tries to avoid it.
Schotel misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Schotel gets a clinch.
Schotel prevents a body shot from Broomsdale.
Schotel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Broomsdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broomsdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schotel is defending well.
Broomsdale tries to stall but Schotel uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Schotel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Broomsdale backwards.
Schotel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Broomsdale tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel misses with a double jab.
Broomsdale looks for the body kick but Schotel saw that one coming. #CL2#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Schotel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Broomsdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broomsdale misses with a straight left.
Schotel avoids a kick to the body.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Broomsdale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale lunges at Schotel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schotel's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Schotel.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dodge Schotel.
I think Schotel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ezekiel Broomsdale spoke after the fight, saying 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Usman moves out of range easily.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Schotel is just out of range.
Schotel feinted with a counter takedown.
Schotel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Usman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schotel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Usman.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schotel throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Schotel.
A leg kick checked by Usman.
Schotel wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Usman scores with a hook to the body. Schotel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Schotel tries to work over Usman's front leg with a kick but Usman checks it.
Schotel tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schotel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Usman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schotel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Schotel tries for a takedown but Usman circles away easily
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Usman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Usman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schotel. #T2#
Schotel fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Schotel.
Usman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Usman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Usman finds it's target.
Usman throws a head kick that Schotel semi-blocks.
Schotel misses with a wild combination.
Usman throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Schotel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Schotel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Usman jabs at Schotel's body.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Usman.
Usman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schotel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usman.
Schotel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Schotel's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Usman falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
RaeRae Usman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schotel scrambles back to his feet.
Schotel tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schotel on the side of the head.
Frank lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Schotel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schotel throws a big counter combination but Frank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Schotel scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schotel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schotel backing away here, and Frank unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Frank. Beautiful body shot.
Frank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses Schotel's front leg but catches the back leg as Schotel tries to avoid it. #T2#
Schotel throws a head kick that misses
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schotel slips a straight right by Frank.
Frank throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel checks the leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Frank.
Schotel scores with a sloppy right hand. Frank should have avoided that one.
Frank defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Schotel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schotel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank lands a two punch combo.
Frank slips a jab from Schotel.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Schotel moves out of range and Frank only half commits.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Schotel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank throws out a powerful jab.
Schotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Schotel's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Frank.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Frank.
Schotel wants to clinch but Frank slips to the side
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses
and Frank counters with a nice body kick.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schotel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel blocks a body shot from Frank. #BC#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Frank throws a leg kick
and Schotel counters with a two punch combo.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Schotel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Schotel moved away.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Schotel misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schotel is looking for a counter combo.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frank. That's going to slow Schotel down.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Frank backs away, Schotel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Schotel.
Schotel checks the leg kick.
Schotel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schotel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Frank was just alert enough to avoid it.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schotel. That did some damage!
Frank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schotel momentarily.
Schotel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schotel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schotel misses with a head kick. #T4#
Schotel moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank connects with a body shot that sends Schotel's belly button to the back.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Schotel moved out of range.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schotel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Frank misses.
As Frank tries to get set, Schotel tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
A combination from Schotel does no damage.
Frank is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank throws a leg kick that misses.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Schotel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frank.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Frank lands with a nice body punch.
Schotel throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schotel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank letting Schotel take a breather here.
Schotel slows down the pace here. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schotel lands with a short shot to the head.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Schotel throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.
Schotel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Schotel
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Frank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schotel.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schotel moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Schotel misses its target.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3##CL#
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Schotel has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank digs a right hand into Schotel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schotel's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schotel is pushing Frank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Schotel lands a right hand.
Schotel tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Schotel avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
A short right from Schotel on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schotel's elbow.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Frank blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but Schotel seems unphased.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at LV MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Schotel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks tries to bum rush Schotel with a series of wild strikes but Schotel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks throws a hook but Schotel avoids it easily.
Schotel throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Schotel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Schotel. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schotel misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Schotel. #CL#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a left hand. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Schotel.
Jab from Handicks.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel counters with a body kick that stops Handicks in his tracks momentarily.
Schotel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schotel throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with a shot to the body
and Schotel counters with a series of strikes. Handicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Schotel lands an uppercut.
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schotel.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Schotel lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Schotel takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
The fighters circle, before Schotel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Handicks's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Schotel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dodge Schotel!
Our winner, Dodge Schotel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Schotel misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schotel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schotel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Schotel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schotel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Schotel. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Schotel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Adams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Adams drops to his knees and Schotel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
A victorious Dodge Schotel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

Gajah Mada really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dodge Schotel was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Zaintashara misses with a takedown attempt - Schotel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaintashara dives in for a single leg takedown but Schotel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zaintashara misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schotel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schotel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaintashara blocking some punches.
Zaintashara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schotel looking to stall.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Schotel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schotel scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schotel.
Schotel slows down the pace here.
Schotel scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Schotel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Schotel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaintashara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schotel's waist but Schotel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaintashara off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musan Zaintashara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaintashara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaintashara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schotel sprawls well. Schotel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaintashara gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaintashara fails with the takedown
and Zaintashara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaintashara dives in for a single leg takedown but Schotel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schotel throws a fast counter high kick but Zaintashara manages to duck under it in time.
Zaintashara is breathing heavily.
Schotel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaintashara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel has Zaintashara pressed against the cage.
Schotel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Schotel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Schotel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara misses with some punches.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaintashara backwards. #ROC2#Zaintashara is rocked!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schotel.
Oh Zaintashara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schotel stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zaintashara with a big uppercut! Zaintashara tries to clinch up but Schotel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zaintashara to the mat! Zaintashara covers up and Schotel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dodge Schotel!
Our winner, Dodge Schotel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wang tries to keep at a distance but Schotel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang trying to stall but Schotel improves his position. #BC#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Schotel closes the distance and clinches.
Schotel gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schotel digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.#CL#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schotel avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Schotel.
Schotel is pressed up against the cage. Wang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schotel down to the mat. Schotel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice jab there from Schotel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wang or perhaps it was just good defense by Schotel, which made it look bad.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schotel avoids it really well and circles away.
Schotel attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chao Wang.
Wang is looking to clinch but Schotel is avoiding it.
Schotel tries to counter with a takedown but Wang is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schotel, as that shot connected.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Schotel connects with a single shot there.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Wang takes one to the chin there.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schotel avoids it really well and circles away.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Schotel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Schotel rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schotel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schotel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schotel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang looks winded!
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schotel managing to block the knees to the body from Wang.
Schotel is stalling here.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Schotel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schotel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schotel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Schotel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Schotel gets a clinch.
Schotel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schotel lands a shoulder strike.
Wang takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Schotel. #KD#
Schotel drops Wang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Wang is rocked!#BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?#CL#
Schotel pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schotel.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Schotel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wang seems to have recovered his senses.
Schotel lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch. #T3#
Schotel lunges at Wang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wang's hand. #CL#
Schotel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Schotel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Schotel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Schotel lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Schotel lands a body punch.
A short right from Schotel on the inside.
Schotel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Schotel drops Wang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel delivers a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Schotel.#CL#
Schotel clinches. #KD#
Schotel drops Wang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Schotel stalling the fight.
Schotel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Schotel lands a nice uppercut.
Schotel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Schotel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Schotel drops Wang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Schotel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schotel.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Schotel.
A short left from Schotel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wang takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dodge Schotel 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##CL#
Schotel rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Schotel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Schotel lands with a short shot to the head.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schotel. #BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Schotel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Schotel lands a hook that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Schotel lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schotel creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Wang out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dodge Schotel!
A relieved looking Dodge Schotel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Aldarisio misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Aldarisio throws a jab when Schotel was well out of range.
Aldarisio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Aldarisio misses.
Aldarisio misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Schotel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldarisio circles away.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldarisio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldarisio tries to work over Schotel's front leg with a kick but Schotel checks it.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Aldarisio pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Aldarisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Aldarisio on the inside.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Aldarisio fails to land.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio misses with the head strike.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Schotel prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Schotel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
Aldarisio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldarisio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldarisio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldarisio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a right hand.
Schotel tries to stall but Aldarisio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schotel is looking to control Aldarisio's arms but Aldarisio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schotel has his back to the cage.
Aldarisio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Aldarisio lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schotel looking to slow down the pace here.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schotel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schotel works on Aldarisio's body with a couple of short punches.
Schotel working aggressively here. #T2#
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schotel takes a shot to the head.
Aldarisio lands with a right to the head.
Schotel throws a head punch that misses.
Aldarisio tries a body shot but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel blocks a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schotel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotel.
Schotel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldarisio can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
Aldarisio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aldarisio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schotel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldarisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Aldarisio just misses with a punch to the body.
Schotel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Schotel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schotel catches Aldarisio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldarisio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldarisio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Schotel instigates a clinch.
Aldarisio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldarisio struggles to land a body shot inside as Schotel controls his hands.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Schotel. #BC2#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel tries to clinch but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Schotel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aldarisio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Schotel does it's job there.#T4#
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick and Aldarisio moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Schotel.
Aldarisio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Aldarisio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schotel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Schotel.
Aldarisio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Aldarisio throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Aldarisio to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Schotel takes the fight into the clinch.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Schotel slips the punch.
Colamarino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schotel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Colamarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colamarino throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino with a nice calf kick.
Colamarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Schotel rushes Colamarino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Colamarino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Colamarino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colamarino has time to react.#T1#
Colamarino misses with a leg kick.
Colamarino takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Colamarino stuns Schotel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Jab by Schotel.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schotel misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Colamarino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colamarino moves out of range as Schotel throws a body kick.
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schotel. That did some damage!
Schotel takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colamarino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colamarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Schotel.#T2#
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
Schotel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Schotel dips to his left and cracks Colamarino with an uppercut!
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Schotel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colamarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino connects with an inside leg kick.
Schotel walks into a jab.
Schotel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schotel just misses with a punch to the body.
Schotel scores with a jab.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino dips to his left and cracks Schotel with an uppercut!
Schotel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colamarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Colamarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colamarino.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colamarino moves away.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Colamarino scores with a decent looking hook.
Colamarino staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Colamarino.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schotel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Schotel wants to clinch up but Colamarino keeps it at a distance.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel misses with a hook
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Schotel blocks the leg kick.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schotel moves away.
Colamarino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
Colamarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colamarino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colamarino looks for the body kick but Schotel saw that one coming.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Schotel.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Schotel.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colamarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schotel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schotel has time to react.
Schotel throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
As Schotel backs away, Colamarino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Schotel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schotel can do to turn this around?
Colamarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schotel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Colamarino gets tackled into the cage by Schotel. Schotel maintains the clinch. #BC#
Colamarino manages to break the clinch.
Colamarino keeps the fight on the outside.
Schotel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schotel takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Schotel moved away.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schotel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colamarino. Colamarino obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Colamarino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schotel if he has to take too many more of those.
Schotel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colamarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schotel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colamarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Schotel moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schotel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Schotel moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schotel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colamarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Schotel's head. #CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and pushes Colamarino back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel working aggressively here.
Colamarino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schotel backwards. #BC2#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Schotel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schotel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colamarino defends it well.
Schotel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Schotel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Colamarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.
Schotel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Schotel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colamarino is out of range.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Colamarino with the inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
Nice defenses there by Schotel.
A slow jab from Schotel misses its intended target.
Colamarino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Schotel misses.
Colamarino takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Colamarino needs to keep his hands up - Schotel had a free shot at his head there.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Schotel gets a clinch.
A short left from Schotel.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Schotel blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
Schotel is trying to maintain a safe position but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns Schotel into the cage.
Colamarino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schotel slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Schotel scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schotel backwards.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schotel has a couple of punches blocked by Colamarino.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Colamarino fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schotel.
Colamarino misses with the head strike.
Colamarino lands a hook that snaps the head of Schotel backwards.
A short uppercut from Colamarino.
Schotel blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Schotel fails to land. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch.
Colamarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Colamarino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Schotel misses its intended target.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Schotel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colamarino's head backwards.#CL2#
Schotel clinches up against the cage.
Schotel swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice uppercut.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino lands a front kick.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Colamarino does it's job there.
Schotel misses with the body kick
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino connects with a body shot that sends Schotel's belly button to the back.
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!
Colamarino moves out of range of the body kick from Schotel.
Colamarino moves out of range as Schotel strikes.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino moves out of range. #T1#
Schotel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schotel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
Colamarino swings for the body but Schotel moves out of range.
Colamarino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colamarino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schotel throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino jabs Schotel right on the nose. Schotel blinks but takes it well.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
Colamarino moves forwards but Schotel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Schotel gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schotel fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Colamarino slips a straight right by Schotel.
Colamarino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schotel. Schotel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colamarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colamarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colamarino is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Schotel.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Colamarino moves out of range as Schotel strikes.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Colamarino circles away and keeps his distance.
Colamarino connects with a right hand. Schotel shakes it off.
Colamarino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino is looking to slow Schotel down with leg kicks.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Colamarino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Colamarino circles away. #CL2#
Schotel clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Schotel - that landed with a thud.
Schotel holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Schotel.
Schotel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schotel wants to clinch but Colamarino slips to the side
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Colamarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colamarino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schotel in his tracks. #T4#
Schotel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Schotel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schotel blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colamarino has time to react.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Schotel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schotel moves out of range of the body kick.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Schotel finds it's way through Colamarino's defenses.
Colamarino cracks Schotel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colamarino swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Schotel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colamarino, pushing him back against the cage.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colamarino, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Colamarino tries to work over Schotel's front leg with a kick but Schotel checks it.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Schotel clinches up with Colamarino and pushes him back against the cage.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Schotel controls the action.
I was talking to Colamarino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Schotel throws a punch but it's blocked by Colamarino. #BC#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colamarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colamarino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colamarino lands a slapping body shot.
Schotel misses with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a leg kick.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Schotel moves out of range.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colamarino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A big left from Schotel misses.
Colamarino digs a good hook to Schotel's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Schotel blocks the leg kick.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Colamarino does it's job there.#CL2#
Schotel has closed the distance and engaged Colamarino in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Colamarino fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schotel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colamarino.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schotel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colamarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Colamarino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
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!
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
Schotel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Colamarino misses.
Schotel throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Schotel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schotel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schotel tries to clinch up.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Colamarino is looking to chop away at Schotel's legs.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Colamarino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino slips a jab from Schotel.
Colamarino throws out a leg kick but Schotel moves out of range and Colamarino only half commits.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Colamarino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schotel checks a low kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schotel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Schotel's head back.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a solid body kick.
Schotel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schotel wants to clinch.
Colamarino punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
Colamarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schotel throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colamarino wants to slow Schotel down by chopping away at his legs.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
Schotel is looking to clinch but Colamarino is avoiding it. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Schotel.
Colamarino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Colamarino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Schotel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colamarino defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colamarino. Colamarino obviously looking to wear him down.
Schotel tries to clinch but Colamarino is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schotel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schotel moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schotel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.
Schotel lands with a hook. Colamarino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Schotel's head back.
Colamarino wants to land a leg kick but Schotel is out of range. #CL2#
Schotel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Colamarino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Colamarino takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schotel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schotel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Colamarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Schotel scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target. #T1#
Schotel thuds his right hand into Colamarino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Schotel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schotel down.
Schotel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schotel tries to clinch up.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schotel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino lands a head shot.
Schotel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schotel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colamarino wants to land a leg kick but Schotel is out of range.
Schotel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Colamarino tried to counter with a leg kick but Schotel avoided it.
Colamarino scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colamarino on the side of the head.
Colamarino throws a low kick but Schotel moves out of range easily.
Colamarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Schotel.#CL2#
Schotel gets a clinch. #T2#
Colamarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schotel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schotel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schotel throws a poor cross that misses
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schotel throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schotel's hands.
Colamarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Schotel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colamarino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Colamarino manages to break the clinch.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Colamarino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Colamarino 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Schotel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Schotel.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Colamarino circles away and keeps his distance.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Schotel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but Schotel is out of range.
Schotel throws a head kick but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schotel avoids it.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colamarino scores with a spinning back kick!
Colamarino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schotel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schotel misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Colamarino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schotel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schotel checks a leg kick.
Schotel with a nice cross.
Schotel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schotel walks into a left hand.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schotel.
Schotel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and pushes Colamarino back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the side of Schotel's head.
Colamarino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schotel throws a head punch that misses.
Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schotel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schotel misses with an uppercut.
Colamarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schotel with a hook.#CL2#
Schotel has closed the distance and engaged Colamarino in a clinch.
Schotel misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schotel. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel wants to clinch up but Colamarino keeps it at a distance.
Schotel tries to clinch up.
Colamarino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Colamarino circles away.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Colamarino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
As Schotel backs away, Colamarino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schotel doesn't manage to clinch there - Colamarino circles away.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schotel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colamarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Colamarino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schotel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Schotel manages to break the clinch.
Schotel fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Schotel blocks the leg kick.
Schotel throws a body punch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
And Schotel tries to counter it with a takedown but Colamarino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schotel throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Colamarino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schotel checks it well.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colamarino. #CL2#
Schotel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Colamarino manages to break the clinch.
Schotel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colamarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.#T2#
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Schotel ducks right into an uppercut from Colamarino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Schotel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colamarino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schotel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Colamarino circles away and keeps his distance.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch but Colamarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Colamarino takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schotel.
Schotel tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Schotel wants to clinch up but Colamarino keeps it at a distance.
Colamarino keeps the fight on the outside.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Colamarino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Schotel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Colamarino is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Colamarino cracks Schotel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schotel scores with a jab.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schotel lands a head shot.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Schotel takes the fight into the clinch.
Schotel is looking to break free of the clinch but Colamarino has double underhooks.
Schotel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Schotel controls his hands.
Schotel swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel taking a breather. #T4##BC#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino sizes up Schotel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schotel misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schotel moves out of range as Colamarino throws a body kick. #CL2#
Schotel closes the distance and clinches.
Colamarino blocking some punches.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schotel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schotel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Schotel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schotel takes one on the button.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colamarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dodge Schotel.
I think Colamarino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schotel is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schotel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer throws a leg kick which misses Schotel's front leg but catches the back leg as Schotel tries to avoid it.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schotel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel works the jab nicely.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schotel tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
A left lands for Archer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Archer lands a body shot.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schotel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Schotel throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schotel in his tracks. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Schotel slowing the pace effectively.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A short right from Archer.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Schotel has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
A jab from Archer misses.
A jab from Archer finds it's way through Schotel's defenses.
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schotel's hands.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Archer throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schotel connects with a jab.#ROC2#Archer is rocked!#T2#
Schotel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Archer throws a right hand that Schotel ducks under and follows up with a left that Schotel also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Schotel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schotel avoids it.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Schotel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Schotel.
Some bone on bone action there as Schotel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
Schotel is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it. #CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Schotel. Schotel maintains the clinch.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schotel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Archer tries to circle away but Schotel has him pinned against the cage.
Schotel throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Schotel throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer tries to circle away but Schotel has him pinned against the cage.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer slips a straight right by Schotel.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Schotel. Schotel maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Archer. #T4#
Schotel wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
Archer tries to break the clinch but Schotel is controlling the position. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Schotel pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel moves forwards but Archer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with some punches.
Schotel controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Archer lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Schotel misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Schotel defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Schotel misses its intended target.
Schotel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Schotel wants to clinch but Archer slips to the side
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Schotel forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Schotel misses with some punches. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a looping right.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Archer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Schotel cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schotel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Archer to stand back up!
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Archer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schotel throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schotel at a distance.
Schotel lands with an overhand left.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Archer misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer blocking some punches. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schotel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Archer does it's job there.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Archer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schotel back to the cage. Archer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Archer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Archer.#CL2#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer lands a left hand.
Schotel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer tries to break free but Schotel pushes him back against the cage.
Schotel has Archer pushed against the cage.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Schotel's head.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Dodge Schotel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Archer is looking to break free of the clinch but Schotel has double underhooks.
Schotel scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.#CL2#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Schotel content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Schotel throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer swings for the body but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
Archer punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
Schotel thuds a left hand into Archer's body.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer avoids a kick to the body.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schotel on the side of the head.
Schotel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schotel dodges the punch combination from Archer.
Archer walks into a jab.
Schotel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Archer.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schotel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target.
Archer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schotel just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Schotel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer tests Schotel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Archer thumps Schotel with a low kick.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schotel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schotel walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Schotel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schotel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer blocking some punches. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Schotel has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schotel is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schotel has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Schotel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schotel can do to turn this around?
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Archer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schotel at a distance. #CL2#
Schotel clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer is looking to control Schotel's arms but Schotel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Schotel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schotel pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch. #T2#
Archer looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Archer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Archer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer lands a nice hook to Schotel's body. Schotel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Archer misses.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schotel fails to land.
Archer tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schotel working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer connects with a leg kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Schotel moves out of range.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Archer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Archer throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Schotel misses with a hook.
Schotel misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer moves away from the strike by Schotel. #T4#
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer tries a low kick but Schotel avoids it.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Schotel rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schotel working aggressively here.
Schotel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Schotel has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schotel slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Schotel tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Ee misses with a head kick.
Schotel cracks Ee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Schotel.
Schotel drops Ee with a big left hand! Ee is injured, injured bad! Schotel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Easy Ee had this to say: 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Schotel scores with a jab. Ven Oden acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Ven Oden has been cut.
No joy there for Ven Oden, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD2#
Schotel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ven Oden sprawling to the canvas! Ven Oden rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schotel finish him?! #ROC2#Ven Oden is rocked!
Schotel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ven Oden! Schotel dives in looking to finish! Ven Oden is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodge Schotel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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