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Event:
MMAHKI 23
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schnieder backs up against the cage.
Schnieder stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Schnieder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimsh did well to prevent Schnieder getting side control.
Kimsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnieder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnieder's back!
Kimsh tries to get the hooks in deep but Schnieder pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Kimsh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Schnieder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Schnieder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kimsh's arms.
Schnieder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kimsh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Schnieder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimsh's guard. Nice work there by Schnieder.
Kimsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schnieder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimsh wants to sweep here but Schnieder controlling him for the moment.
Schnieder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kimsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schnieder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Schnieder looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnieder, not yet.
Kimsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schnieder lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kimsh stopping the sweep attempt from Schnieder.
Kimsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schnieder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schnieder trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Schnieder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimsh passes Schnieder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kimsh 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnieder won't allow Kimsh to pass to mount.
Kimsh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schnieder wants to control but Kimsh is keeping busy.
Kimsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimsh trying to pass the guard but Schnieder defending well.
Kimsh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schnieder! #T3#
Schnieder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimsh tries to control but Schnieder wriggling away.
Schnieder is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kimsh working for a submission but Schnieder is keeping him at bay.
Kimsh scoring with strikes but Schnieder is staying in there.
Kimsh trying to control but Schnieder is having none of it. #T4#
Schnieder srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Schnieder rolls, trying to escape but Kimsh keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kimsh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schnieder is defending well though. Kimsh let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Schnieder is trying to defend against the choke here but Kimsh has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kimsh Tightens the hold and Schnieder taps out furiously! Kimsh displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suydas Kimsh! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Kina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kina shoots in but Schnieder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Kina darts in and clinches Schnieder up against the cage.
Schnieder has Kina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schnieder is trying to break the clinch but Kina is controlling him.
Schnieder tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kina gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kina wants to pass to mount but Schnieder is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schnieder trying to control the position.
Schnieder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kina manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kina working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Schnieder is fighting to break Kina's control of his arms but Kina is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schnieder throwing strikes from guard but Kina blocks nicely.
Kina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schnieder is looking to work some ground and pound but Kina has wrist control.
Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnieder's guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kina throws a big elbow that misses.
Kina stopping the sweep attempt from Schnieder.
Kina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schnieder looking for a sweep. Not yet Schnieder, not yet.
Kina is pushing down on Schnieder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schnieder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schnieder tries to roll over but Kina keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kina is controlling the pace.
Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position.
Schnieder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB#
Kina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schnieder sees it coming and defends easily.
Kina prevents Schnieder from improving his position.
Kina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnieder taking some punishment here, with Kina in his half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schnieder keeping control of the position.
Schnieder wants to get back to his feet.
Schnieder tries to get to full guard but Kina has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnieder keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnieder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kina content to stall in guard here.
Kina postures up in Schnieder's guard and throws a big left but Schnieder blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnieder is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schnieder misses with a takedown
enabling Kina to counter with a crisp jab.
Kina scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Kina bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schnieder to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schnieder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schnieder is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
Kina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schnieder is looking to regain half guard here but Kina keeps moving and retains side control.
Schnieder prevents Kina from moving into mount.
Schnieder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kina is looking to take a break and control but Schnieder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kina looks up at the clock and then as Schnieder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schnieder sneaks back into half guard.
Schnieder is looking to improve his position.
Kina lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kina connects with a nice short shot to Schnieder's temple. #SUB#
Kina seems to be looking for submissions.
Kina trying to control the action but Schnieder is working from the bottom.
Kina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kina uses his free foot to push down on Schnieder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schnieder. #T2#
Schnieder is trying to escape the mount.
Kina looking to control but Schnieder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schnieder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schnieder looks a forlorn figure.
Schnieder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schnieder is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kina is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kina wants to control from the top but Schnieder keeps moving. #T3#
Kina wants to pass the guard but Schnieder is keeping the position.
Kina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schnieder seems keen to control Kina's posture.
Schnieder trying to keep a closed guard but Kina is proving a slippery customer.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnieder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schnieder keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
Kina landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Schnieder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schnieder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schnieder can do to turn this around?
Kina trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schnieder's guard.
Kina slips nicely into half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnieder!
Schnieder wants to control but Kina is having none of it.
Kina lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Schnieder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schnieder has his takedown stuffed
and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Schnieder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kina kicks Schnieder off and gets back to his feet.
Kina dives in and grabs Schnieder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schnieder pushes down on Kina's head and hops out.#TD2#
Schnieder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kina has momentary wrist control but Schnieder slips an elbow through the middle.
Schnieder won't allow Kina to sweep him here.
Kina wants to get back to his feet but Schnieder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kina looking for a sweep. Not yet Kina, not yet.
Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully.
Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture.
Kina wants to stand and escape but Schnieder is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Kina closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Schnieder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kina is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schnieder to the mat. Schnieder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schnieder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schnieder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kina looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kina keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully.
Schnieder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina is trying to control the position but Schnieder postures up.
Kina has Schnieder pulled in close to control his posture.
Schnieder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kina's head.
Schnieder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kina has control of Schnieder's left arm, preventing Schnieder from doing any damage.
Schnieder distracts Kina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kina trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tai Kina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kina has his foot on Schnieder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnieder works his way back into a safe position though.
Schnieder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Kina misses.
Schnieder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schnieder is defended easily by Kina.#TD#
Kina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schnieder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Schnieder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grip Schnieder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tai Kina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kina!
An out of breath Tai Kina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Schnieder moves in looking to clinch but Katamichi pushes him off.
Schnieder takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Schnieder gets a double leg takedown into Katamichi's guard.
Katamichi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katamichi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Katamichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schnieder stopping the sweep attempt from Katamichi.
Katamichi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnieder won't allow Katamichi to sweep him here.
Katamichi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schnieder with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Schnieder trying to control the position from guard on top but Katamichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katamichi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Katamichi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schnieder's guard.
Katamichi throws an elbow that misses. Schnieder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katamichi's guard. Nice move by Schnieder!#REVB#
Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Katamichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schnieder landing some decent shots from guard.
Schnieder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Katamichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Katamichi is trying to control the position but Schnieder postures up.
Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Katamichi trying to control the position here.
Katamichi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schnieder chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katamichi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schnieder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katamichi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schnieder throws a big right hand that misses.
Katamichi lands a decent shot there.
Katamichi is adopting a defensive guard.
Schnieder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Schnieder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Katamichi wants to sweep here but Schnieder controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katamichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schnieder's waist but Schnieder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katamichi off to one side. #TD2#
Schnieder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Katamichi quickly recovers to half guard.
Katamichi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schnieder trying to control but Katamichi is working from the bottom.
Katamichi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katamichi keeping moving, preventing Schnieder from controlling successfully.
Schnieder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schnieder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katamichi's head.#T4#
Katamichi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Katamichi trying to keep a closed guard but Schnieder is proving a slippery customer.
Schnieder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katamichi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Katamichi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder is working from the bottom.
Katamichi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katamichi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schnieder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder 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##TD2#
Schnieder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Katamichi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schnieder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schnieder lands an elbow.
Schnieder wants to control but Katamichi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Schnieder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schnieder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Katamichi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnieder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Katamichi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Katamichi wants to control but Schnieder postures up.
Katamichi is trying to get back to half guard.
Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it. #T1#
Katamichi is not content to let Schnieder control the position.
Katamichi prevents Schnieder from moving into mount.
Schnieder working the ground and pound from side control.
Schnieder working the head with strikes.
Katamichi struggling a bit here.
Schnieder working the body and head with strikes.
Schnieder landing a few strikes.
Katamichi can't do much from the bottom here.
Katamichi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T2#
Schnieder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katamichi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Schnieder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it.
Schnieder blocks the strikes from Katamichi.
Katamichi is trying to control Schnieder's posture but Schnieder avoids it.
Katamichi tries to bench press Schnieder off him but Schnieder keeps the position.
Katamichi can't do much from the bottom here.
Schnieder lands a few punches from side control.
Schnieder working the ground and pound from side control.
Schnieder taking a break here but Katamichi is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've been informed that Schnieder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
Schnieder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
#SUB2#
Schnieder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katamichi is refusing to be controlled, as Schnieder sits in half guard.
Schnieder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katamichi trying to control but Schnieder postures up.
Schnieder wants to pass to mount but Katamichi is defending the position. #SUB2#
Schnieder is working for a kimura but Katamichi is defending it quite comfortably.
Katamichi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Schnieder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katamichi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schnieder.
Schnieder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Katamichi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schnieder to the ground. Katamichi is now in Schnieder's guard.
Katamichi stands and throws Schnieder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Katamichi lands an elbow.
Katamichi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schnieder is avoiding damage well.
Schnieder is trying to improve his position.
Grip Schnieder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Katamichi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schnieder is trying to control Katamichi's posture but Katamichi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katamichi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schnieder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Katamichi throws an elbow but Schnieder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schnieder tries to escape but Katamichi is in control. #T1#
Schnieder can't do much from the bottom here.
Katamichi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Katamichi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schnieder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Katamichi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schnieder tries to get to full guard but Katamichi has control of the leg.
Katamichi working the head and body with strikes.
Katamichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Katamichi there. #T2#
Katamichi winds up and cracks Schnieder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schnieder trying to control here.
Well, if Katamichi 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.
Katamichi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Katamichi content to control rather than advance.
Schnieder trying to hold on to Katamichi's head to control him but Katamichi postures up.
Katamichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schnieder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Katamichi is thwarting Schnieder's attempts to control the position.
Katamichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnieder keeps working.
Katamichi is just content to waste time from the top position. Schnieder takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yoshida Katamichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katamichi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Katamichi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schnieder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katamichi postures up.
Schnieder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schnieder is trying to control the position but Katamichi postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Katamichi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schnieder to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Katamichi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnieder defends it easily.
Katamichi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schnieder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schnieder advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katamichi is not content to let Schnieder control the position.
Schnieder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Katamichi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida Katamichi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schnieder 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grip Schnieder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Schnieder shoots in for a takedown but Hefferman shows good takedown defense.
Schnieder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefferman. #TD#
Schnieder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schnieder showed some decent athleticism there.
Schnieder trying to pass the guard but Hefferman defending well.
Hefferman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnieder lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Schnieder is trying to work for a kimura but Hefferman is defending well.
Hefferman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Schnieder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hefferman is just riding it out for now. Schnieder eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Schnieder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hefferman controls his leg.
Schnieder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hefferman tries to roll over but Schnieder keeps him under control.
Schnieder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hefferman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hefferman is looking to improve his position.
Schnieder wants to stand up but Hefferman has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schnieder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnieder trying to pass the guard but Hefferman defending well.
Hefferman is trying to control but can't.
Schnieder lands with a punch from half guard.
Hefferman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schnieder thows a huge punch but Hefferman dodges it nicely.
Schnieder controlling the action here.
Schnieder working the head and body with strikes.
Schnieder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schnieder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hefferman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Schnieder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schnieder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schnieder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hefferman keeps working.
Schnieder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Schnieder is working for a kimura but Hefferman is defending it quite comfortably.
Schnieder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schnieder works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hefferman tries to lock up and control but Schnieder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schnieder scoring with strikes but Hefferman is staying in there.
Schnieder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schnieder tries to control but Hefferman wriggling away.
Schnieder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schnieder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hefferman is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grip Schnieder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hefferman avoids the head kick by Schnieder.
Hefferman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Schnieder looking to score a takedown here. Hefferman is defending well but Schnieder drives through and ends up in Hefferman's guard.
Schnieder wants to stand but Hefferman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schnieder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hefferman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schnieder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schnieder stopping the sweep attempt from Hefferman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnieder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hefferman wants to improve his position but instead Schnieder has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Hefferman tries to get to full guard but Schnieder has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnieder connects with a nice short shot to Hefferman's temple.
Hefferman taking some punishment here, with Schnieder in his half guard.
Schnieder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hefferman can do to turn this around?
Schnieder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schnieder is thwarting Hefferman's attempts to control the position.
Hefferman is breathing heavily.
Schnieder not doing much here.
Hefferman won't allow Schnieder to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hefferman wants to get back to full guard.
Schnieder throwing shots but Hefferman is blocking nicely.
Schnieder uses his free foot to push down on Hefferman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hefferman. #SUB#
Schnieder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grip Schnieder!
In defeat, Maxton Hefferman stepped up to the mic, saying 'we will get better we will get stronger and we will try again'. |
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