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Event:
DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Bin-Semen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schnitzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bin-Semen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand. We've been hearing reports that Bin-Semen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Schnitzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Schnitzer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bin-Semen thinking. Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schnitzer! The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though. Schnitzer 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schnitzer wants to get back to his feet but Bin-Semen drags him back down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer is trying to get back to half guard. The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though. Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.#T1# Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Schnitzer is working from the bottom. Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy. Bin-Semen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bin-Semen misses with the ground and pound. Schnitzer taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes. Schnitzer is trying to improve his position. Bin-Semen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2# Schnitzer struggling a bit here. Schnitzer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bin-Semen is staying active. Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control. Bin-Semen 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. Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Schnitzer is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position. Schnitzer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Schnitzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schnitzer's head. Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen wants to take a breather but Schnitzer is having none of it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schnitzer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A shot to the liver by Schnitzer. Beautiful body shot. Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Bin-Semen ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Bin-Semen staying out of range there. Jab by Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice cross by Schnitzer.#TD# Bin-Semen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. 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! Schnitzer tries to bench press Bin-Semen off him but Bin-Semen keeps the position. Bin-Semen tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs. The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though. Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schnitzer is avoiding damage well.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnitzer keeps working. 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 Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Schnitzer throws a solid leg kick but Bin-Semen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schnitzer. A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target. Bin-Semen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Schnitzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back to recover. #TD# Schnitzer tries to sprawl but Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Schnitzer tries to roll over but Bin-Semen keeps him under control. Bin-Semen trying to mount his opponent but Schnitzer defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Schnitzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bin-Semen is in close to Schnitzer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck. Bin-Semen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bin-Semen is fighting to break Schnitzer's control of his arms but Schnitzer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitzer is retaining full guard. Bin-Semen throws a big right hand that misses. Bin-Semen is stalling in the full guard. Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Schnitzer keeps moving. Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bin-Semen staying out of range there. Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Bin-Semen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bin-Semen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schnitzer sprawls and moves away. Schnitzer throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it. Bin-Semen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left. Bin-Semen misses with a body punch
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bin-Semen throws a lazy right hand but Schnitzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bin-Semen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bin-Semen connects with a right hand. Schnitzer shakes it off. Schnitzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Schnitzer throws a hook to the side of Bin-Semen's head but Bin-Semen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Schnitzer.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bin-Semen is defended easily by Schnitzer. Schnitzer lands a right hook to the body.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Bin-Semen counters with a shoot takedown. Schnitzer fights it but they end up in guard. Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in to control the position. Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard. #T4# Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss. Schnitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bin-Semen. Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Schnitzer controlling Bin-Semen's posture. Bin-Semen advances position into side control! Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Schnitzer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Bin-Semen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3# Schnitzer misses with a looping right. Schnitzer misses with a looping left. Bin-Semen attempts a counter takedown but Schnitzer avoids it well and moves away. Schnitzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut. Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown but Schnitzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin-Semen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bin-Semen shoots in for a double leg but Schnitzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin-Semen is just out of range. Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bin-Semen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target. Bin-Semen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnitzer manages to avoid it. Schnitzer scores with a hook to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A big left from Bin-Semen misses. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body. Schnitzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin-Semen is out of range. Bin-Semen avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Bin-Semen.
#TD# Schnitzer gets caught flat footed, as Bin-Semen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schnitzer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bin-Semen misses with a jab to the body
and Schnitzer counters with a good low kick that Bin-Semen was not able to check. Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bin-Semen swings for the body but Schnitzer moves out of range.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage. Bin-Semen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bin-Semen looks to score with a jab to the body but Schnitzer is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.#T2# Schnitzer misses with a left hand #TD# so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bin-Semen being controlled here momentarily. Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bin-Semen is really struggling to control Schnitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position. Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to prevent any damage. Schnitzer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bin-Semen's guard. #REVB##T3# Schnitzer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Schnitzer won't allow Bin-Semen to sweep him here. Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily. Bin-Semen trying to control the position.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schnitzer moves away. Bin-Semen slips under a jab from Schnitzer. Bin-Semen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Bin-Semen shoots in and bounces Schnitzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Schnitzer keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully. Schnitzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Schnitzer trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Schnitzer 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Osama Bin-Semen! A relieved looking Osama Bin-Semen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 395: Karj v Zimmerman
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick. Schnitzer thumps Rocha with a low kick. Rocha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rocha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. Rocha feints a counter leg kick. Schnitzer scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Schnitzer misses #TD2# and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into guard. Rocha forces his way into half guard. Schnitzer tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg. Schnitzer is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Schnitzer seems keen to control Rocha's posture. Rocha wants to pass the guard but Schnitzer is keeping the position. Schnitzer has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position. Schnitzer keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully. Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck. Schnitzer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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. Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schnitzer wants to get back to his feet but Rocha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Rocha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schnitzer swivels and escapes. Schnitzer cracks Rocha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Schnitzer lands with a good body shot. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rocha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A cross from Schnitzer lands. Schnitzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3# Schnitzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Schnitzer lands a nice hook to Rocha's body. Rocha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Schnitzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schnitzer thuds his right hand into Rocha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Schnitzer throws a low kick but Rocha avoids it. Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Schnitzer punishes Rocha's body with a nice straight punch. Rocha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rocha moves out of range of the leg kick from Schnitzer. Rocha wants to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch position. Schnitzer with a hook.#T4# Schnitzer misses with a leg kick and Rocha counters with a nice leg kick. Schnitzer looks to land a body kick but Rocha moved away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schnitzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schnitzer's knee momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Rocha. That's going to slow Schnitzer down. Schnitzer swings for the body but Rocha moves out of range.
Rocha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Schnitzer blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schnitzer. Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha moves away. Rocha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schnitzer. A leg kick checked by Rocha. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rocha only half commits to the counter leg kick. Schnitzer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocha checks it well. Schnitzer is looking to land body kicks. Rocha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schnitzer. Schnitzer leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Schnitzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around? Schnitzer connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer scores with a spinning back kick! Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick. Kevin Schnitzer is winning the standup battle so far. Schnitzer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rocha is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Schnitzer throws a body punch but Rocha moves out of range. #T1# Rocha checks a leg kick nicely. A low kick from Rocha is predictable there and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rocha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Rocha is rocked! Schnitzer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rocha! Schnitzer dives in looking to finish! Rocha 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 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Schnitzer! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA 386: Sitsongrit v Roll
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1# Schnitzer scores with a body shot.
Schnitzer throws a front kick aimed at Gaspard's knee but Gaspard avoids it well. Gaspard flicks out a counter leg kick but Schnitzer steps away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaspard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schnitzer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schnitzer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away. Gaspard is trying to counter with his kicks. Gaspard's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gaspard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Schnitzer throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspard's shoulder, as Gaspard tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Gaspard takes the fight into the clinch. Gaspard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schnitzer smiles and moves away.
Schnitzer checks the leg kick. Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gaspard slips under a jab from Schnitzer. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schnitzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaspard manages to avoid it. Gaspard tries to counter with a clinch but Schnitzer shakes him off and moves away. Gaspard slips a straight right by Schnitzer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gaspard fails in his attempt to clinch. As Gaspard looks to move away, Schnitzer throws a big counter combo but Gaspard just gets out of the way. Gaspard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gaspard there. Schnitzer misses with an uppercut. Gaspard saw that one coming.#T1# Gaspard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gaspard lunges at Schnitzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schnitzer's hand. Gaspard moves away from the strike by Schnitzer. Gaspard throws a leg kick that misses. Schnitzer misses with a wild combination.
Gaspard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Gaspard is looking to clinch. Schnitzer tries to score with a low kick but Gaspard moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# Gaspard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schnitzer, pushing him back against the cage. Schnitzer misses with some punches.
Schnitzer digs a right hand underneath Gaspard's ribcage. Gaspard let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gaspard lands a nice uppercut. Schnitzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gaspard tries to pull guard but Schnitzer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspard drops back down to his feet.
Gaspard tries to throw a body punch but Schnitzer avoids it by throwing Gaspard back against the cage. Schnitzer tries to work over Gaspard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Schnitzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Schnitzer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gaspard misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schnitzer throws a leg kick and Gaspard counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Gaspard is predictable there and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer misses with a low kick.
Schnitzer lands with a shot to the body. Schnitzer with a nice calf kick. Gaspard punishes Schnitzer's body with a nice straight punch. Schnitzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaspard misses with a low kick.
Gaspard is looking to slow Schnitzer down with leg kicks. Gaspard misses with a low kick. Schnitzer throws a low kick, looking for Gaspard's leg but Gaspard calmly moves out of range. Gaspard moves to clinch but Schnitzer breaks away letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. #T3# Gaspard misses with a low kick. Gaspard misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Gaspard closes the distance and pushes Schnitzer back into the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schnitzer as Gaspard tries to tie him up. #BC# Schnitzer breaks the clinch.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left. Gaspard tries a quick counter leg kick but Schnitzer is wise to it. Schnitzer misses with a hook. Gaspard ducked under it nicely. Schnitzer throws a hook but Gaspard avoids it easily. Schnitzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schnitzer misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Gaspard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Schnitzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away. Nice defenses there by Schnitzer.#T4# Schnitzer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gaspard throws a leg kick and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer throws a head kick that misses. Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Gaspard ducks down to avoid it. Gaspard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss! Gaspard wants to counter with a clinch but Schnitzer pushes him away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gaspard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gaspard tries to clinch there but Schnitzer circles away.
Gaspard lands a jab to the head.
Schnitzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Schnitzer swings for the body but Gaspard moves out of range.
Schnitzer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gaspard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schnitzer throws a head kick but Gaspard moves out of range.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away. Gaspard tries to counter with a clinch but Schnitzer shakes him off and moves away. Schnitzer misses with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Gaspard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kevin Schnitzer is winning the standup battle so far. Schnitzer throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaspard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gaspard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Schnitzer misses with a looping right. Schnitzer throws a body punch but Gaspard moves out of range. #CL2# Gaspard clinches. Schnitzer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gaspard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schnitzer misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaspard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer blocks a body shot from Gaspard. Schnitzer prevents a body shot from Gaspard. Gaspard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaspard jumps guard but Schnitzer stands there with Gaspard around his waist. Gaspard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schnitzer fails to land. Gaspard lands a body punch. #T1# Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Schnitzer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Schnitzer lands with a short shot to the head. Gaspard lands a left hand.
Gaspard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schnitzer's efforts to push away. Schnitzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schnitzer scores with a shot to the side of Gaspard's head. Schnitzer misses with the head strike.
Gaspard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Gaspard pulls guard. Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schnitzer is one step ahead there. Schnitzer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gaspard keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully. #T2# Gaspard is trying to control the position but Schnitzer postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer throws a strike but Gaspard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Gaspard forces his way into half guard. Schnitzer is trying to get back to full guard. Gaspard slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schnitzer is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Gaspard not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnitzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Schnitzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Schnitzer is looking for a triangle but Gaspard pushes his legs off easily.
Gaspard stands and throws Schnitzer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Schnitzer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gaspard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schnitzer! Gaspard tries to control but Schnitzer wriggling away. Schnitzer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schnitzer wants to control but Gaspard is having none of it. Gaspard trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gaspard content just to control the position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michele Rene Gaspard 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. This is the final round!#R3# A leg kick checked by Schnitzer. Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Gaspard misses with a right hand and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gaspard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schnitzer is out of range and Gaspard settles back down. Gaspard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schnitzer. It looked like Schnitzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. Schnitzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaspard was well out of range. Poor timing from Schnitzer. Schnitzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schnitzer ducks right into an uppercut from Gaspard. Gaspard missing with a left hand there. Schnitzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gaspard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Schnitzer punishes Gaspard's body with a nice straight punch. Schnitzer connects with an inside leg kick. Gaspard tries to clinch but Schnitzer moves out of range. #T1# Schnitzer misses with a hook. Gaspard cracks Schnitzer with a right hand to the side of the head. Schnitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaspard. That did some damage! Nice shot by Schnitzer. Schnitzer checks a leg kick nicely. Gaspard with a hook. A big right from Schnitzer misses. Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspard moves away. Gaspard tests Schnitzer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schnitzer throws a jab when Gaspard was well out of range. A big left from Gaspard misses. Gaspard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schnitzer to score with a decent uppercut. A jab from Schnitzer misses. #T2# Schnitzer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schnitzer jabs Gaspard right on the nose. Gaspard blinks but takes it well. Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Schnitzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gaspard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schnitzer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Gaspard.#CL2# Gaspard drives through and clinches with Schnitzer against the cage.
Gaspard lands a shot to the body. Gaspard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Gaspard on the inside. A short uppercut from Schnitzer. Schnitzer blocks a body shot from Gaspard. Gaspard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Schnitzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaspard avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Gaspard moves out of range of the strikes. Schnitzer throws a jab when Gaspard was well out of range.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Gaspard.#CL2# Gaspard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schnitzer, pushing him back against the cage. Gaspard fails to pull guard.
Schnitzer can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspard controls the action.
Schnitzer is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaspard has double underhooks. Gaspard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schnitzer backwards. Schnitzer blocks a body shot from Gaspard. Michele Rene Gaspard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Gaspard fails to land. Schnitzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2# Gaspard manages to pull guard.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving. Gaspard keeping full guard, as Schnitzer tries to pass. Gaspard trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB2# Schnitzer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gaspard has locked up a guillotine! Gaspard's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schnitzer is holding on here and Gaspard must be using up a lot of energy. Schnitzer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gaspard gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michele Rene Gaspard! |
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Event:
UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Schnitzer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schnitzer tries to land a leg kick but Tochukwu saw it coming and moves away.
Schnitzer throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Tochukwu misses its intended target. Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schnitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Schnitzer catches Tochukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tochukwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tochukwu scores with a nice right hand.
Schnitzer throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily. Tochukwu closes the distance but Schnitzer moves to the side enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Schnitzer circles away from the clinch attempt and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tochukwu thinking. Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A big left from Schnitzer misses. Tochukwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with a right hand and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tochukwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tochukwu swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target. Tochukwu throws a body punch but Schnitzer moves out of range. #CL# Tochukwu moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Tochukwu scores with a nice short uppercut. Tochukwu fails to pull guard.
Schnitzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Schnitzer won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Schnitzer.
Tochukwu pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# Tochukwu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Schnitzer pushes Tochukwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu. #TD# Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Tochukwu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tochukwu is working hard here to advance position. Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom. Schnitzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Tochukwu has his foot on Schnitzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnitzer works his way back into a safe position though. Tochukwu trying to keep a closed guard but Schnitzer is proving a slippery customer.
Tochukwu is pulling down on Schnitzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Schnitzer, at least for the moment.#T3# Tochukwu working a defensive guard here.
Schnitzer with a flurry of punches that miss. Schnitzer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom. Tochukwu has control of Schnitzer's left arm, preventing Schnitzer from doing any damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tochukwu blocks a head kick by Schnitzer.
Tochukwu looks to land a combination but Schnitzer avoids it well. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tochukwu throws a hook to the side of Schnitzer's head but Schnitzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Schnitzer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tochukwu moves out of range of the leg kick from Schnitzer. It looked like Tochukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Schnitzer misses with a hook. Tochukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schnitzer throws out the jab. Tochukwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut. Tochukwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Schnitzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schnitzer. Tochukwu misses with a body shot
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tochukwu momentarily.
Schnitzer swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Tochukwu moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Schnitzer misses with a body kick. Tochukwu connects with a single shot there. Schnitzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Schnitzer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tochukwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Schnitzer misses the body punch and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Tochukwu moves into the clinch. Tochukwu lands with a short shot to the head. Schnitzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu. #TD# Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer throws a big right hand that misses. Tochukwu is trying to keep Schnitzer in close.
Tochukwu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Schnitzer trying to move into half guard but instead Tochukwu has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB2# Schnitzer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tochukwu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schnitzer. Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Tochukwu taking a breather here. Tochukwu tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs. Tochukwu trying to control the position but Schnitzer is working away. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Schnitzer is looking to reverse the position. Schnitzer looks to move to half guard but instead Tochukwu has passed into mount! Damn! Schnitzer is trying desperately to improve position. Tochukwu controlling his opponent. Schnitzer is trying to escape the mount.
Tochukwu controlling the pace for now. #T3# Schnitzer is looking to get to half guard. Schnitzer gets back to half guard. Schnitzer is not content to let Tochukwu control the position. Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Tochukwu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tochukwu wants to pass to mount but Schnitzer is defending the position. Schnitzer gets full guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Schnitzer is looking to sweep but instead, Tochukwu has passed into half guard.
Schnitzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Schnitzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tochukwu stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitzer. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tochukwu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Schnitzer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tochukwu has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Schnitzer throws a leg kick but Tochukwu sees it coming and moves out of range. Schnitzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tochukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schnitzer.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu. Schnitzer misses with a looping right. Tochukwu slips under a jab. Tochukwu is looking to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch.#CL# Tochukwu moves into range and clinches up with Schnitzer. Schnitzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position. Tochukwu pulls Schnitzer in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tochukwu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him. #T1# Tochukwu wants to sweep but no luck. Tochukwu keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully. Schnitzer preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer pushes down on Tochukwu's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tochukwu keeps control of the position for the meantime. Schnitzer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tochukwu's head. Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Tochukwu wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tochukwu is doing well to control the position and prevent Schnitzer from advancing to side control. Schnitzer is just content to waste time from the top position. Tochukwu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Tolgot Tochukwu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Tochukwu keeps moving. Schnitzer slips nicely into half guard. Tochukwu tries to get to full guard but Schnitzer has control of the leg. Tochukwu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnitzer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnitzer's back!#T3# Tochukwu keeps control of the position as Schnitzer tries to break free.
Tochukwu doesn't have the hooks in and Schnitzer manages to turn into his guard.
Tochukwu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Schnitzer tries to stand but Tochukwu is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Tochukwu has an active guard here but Schnitzer has managed to pass into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tochukwu controls his leg. #T4# Tochukwu is trying to maintain the position but Schnitzer is very close to passing his half guard. Schnitzer is looking to take a break and control but Tochukwu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Tochukwu is looking for a sweep. Schnitzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tochukwu is pressing down on Schnitzer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Schnitzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tochukwu is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schnitzer preventing the sweep. Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kevin Schnitzer. I think Schnitzer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Myers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schnitzer is able to avoid easily. Myers with a jab. Schnitzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target. Schnitzer stuns Myers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range. Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A shot to the body from Schnitzer misses and Myers counters with a straight right hand. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Myers rushes Schnitzer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Schnitzer working aggressively here.
Myers prevents a body shot from Schnitzer. Myers blocks an uppercut.
Schnitzer lands with a short shot to the head. Schnitzer misses with a short punch on the inside. Schnitzer taking a breather. Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Schnitzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss! Schnitzer throws a hook but Myers blocks it. Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schnitzer.#T1# Schnitzer misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely. Schnitzer misses with a left hand and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a left to the body. Schnitzer lands with an overhand left. A looping hook to the body misses from Schnitzer. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet. Myers misses the jab. Schnitzer misses with a wild body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Schnitzer. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Myers has been cut. Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Schnitzer is just out of range. Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Schnitzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Schnitzer misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Myers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Myers moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes. Myers blocks the body kick.
Schnitzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch. Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schnitzer. Schnitzer misses with a hook. Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Myers misses with a left hand and Schnitzer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Schnitzer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target. #T3# Myers cracks Schnitzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Schnitzer throws a hook but Myers blocks it. Myers pushes Schnitzer away with a front kick. Myers lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Kevin Schnitzer has been cut. Schnitzer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Schnitzer missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Myers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myers tries to clinch there but Schnitzer circles away.
That kick from Myers tenderised Schnitzer's leg. Schnitzer is trying to keep his angry face on. Schnitzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schnitzer thuds his right hand into Myers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Schnitzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Myers connects with the punch. Schnitzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A low kick from Schnitzer is predictable there and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Schnitzer misses with a body punch
and Myers counters with a straight right hand. A solid body kick from Schnitzer. Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Myers misses with an uppercut
and Schnitzer counters with a left to the body. Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot. Schnitzer throws a hook but Myers blocks it. A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Myers throws a nice outside leg kick. Schnitzer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Schnitzer misses with a looping right. Myers half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL# Myers moves into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Schnitzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Myers moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes. Schnitzer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks. Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schnitzer has time to react. Schnitzer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schnitzer moves out of range as Myers strikes. Some bone on bone action there as Myers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Schnitzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Schnitzer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schnitzer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Schnitzer throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Schnitzer. Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Myers thuds a left hand into Schnitzer's body. Myers lands a jab to the nose.#T1# Schnitzer swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body. Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a straight right hand. Schnitzer throws a lazy body kick and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myers. Myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#Schnitzer is rocked! Schnitzer throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a big right hand! Oh Schnitzer is in trouble here! Myers follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Myers! Marlon Myers is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath Marlon Myers 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:
UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schnitzer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Schnitzer is trying to get back to half guard. Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schnitzer! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Taylor takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Taylor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schnitzer has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Taylor is hanging on to Schnitzer's back as he tries to escape.
#T1# A bit of a pause in the action here. Taylor controlling the positon. Schnitzer tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Taylor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schnitzer trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks. Taylor controls the position. You can see the frustration on Schnitzer's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2# Taylor doesn't have the hooks in and Schnitzer manages to turn into his guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schnitzer is one step ahead there. Schnitzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Schnitzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schnitzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Taylor 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.#SUB2# Schnitzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor seems keen to control Schnitzer's posture.#T3# Taylor keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully. Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Schnitzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Schnitzer postures up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully. Taylor controlling the position. Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schnitzer is one step ahead there. Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Schnitzer slips under a jab. Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Schnitzer.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Schnitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage! Taylor misses with a straight left. Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow. Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch. Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Schnitzer. Taylor misses with a right hand and Schnitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot. Schnitzer tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Taylor looks to throw the jab but Schnitzer is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Taylor dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Schnitzer jabs at Taylor's body. Taylor looks to throw the jab but Schnitzer is out of range. Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schnitzer has time to react. Schnitzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head. Schnitzer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Schnitzer throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot. Taylor defending well as Schnitzer loads up on a big left hand. Taylor looks to land a right hand but Schnitzer moved out of range. Taylor misses with an uppercut
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. Taylor throws a body punch but Schnitzer moves out of range. Schnitzer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Schnitzer moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab. Taylor connects with the punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taylor scores with a decent looking hook. Nice defenses there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Taylor jabs Schnitzer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Schnitzer blocks a jab.#T1# The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnitzer doesn't seem phased though. A thudding body kick lands there by Schnitzer!
Taylor checks a low kick from Schnitzer. Schnitzer slips under a jab from Taylor. Schnitzer throws a hook but Taylor blocks it. Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor slips under a jab from Schnitzer. Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Schnitzer misses with a leg kick. Schnitzer missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Schnitzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut. Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schnitzer misses with a looping right. Schnitzer throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice leg kick from Schnitzer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schnitzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body and Schnitzer counters with a one-two to the body. Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Taylor.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage. Nice uppercut there from Schnitzer. Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. Schnitzer throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it. Schnitzer sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Schnitzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Schnitzer misses the jab. Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schnitzer. Schnitzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Schnitzer. Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnitzer manages to avoid it. Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3# Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor misses with a hook
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. A leg kick checked by Taylor. Schnitzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Schnitzer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor lunges at Schnitzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schnitzer's hand. Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Schnitzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Taylor lands with a shot to the body. Schnitzer lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schnitzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Schnitzer scores with a punch to the head. Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab. Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schnitzer throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily. Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schnitzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Schnitzer throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily. Schnitzer misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnitzer doesn't seem phased though. Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Schnitzer misses. It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Taylor scores with a decent looking hook. Taylor throws out a loose jab but Schnitzer uses good head movement to avoid it. Schnitzer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Taylor misses with a wild body shot. 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 Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schnitzer sprawls well. Schnitzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schnitzer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time. Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Taylor misses the jab. Schnitzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Taylor shoots in and drives through. Schnitzer sprawls well. Kevin Schnitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor checks a leg kick. Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taylor jabs at Schnitzer's body. Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. Schnitzer swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
#T1# A cross from Taylor lands. A big left from Schnitzer misses. Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Schnitzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schnitzer with the inside leg kick. Schnitzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schnitzer. A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Schnitzer slips under a jab. Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it. Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schnitzer sprawls well. Schnitzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet. Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. A combination from Schnitzer does no damage. Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. #T2# Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Schnitzer. Taylor misses with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there. Taylor trying to control the action but Schnitzer is working from the bottom. Schnitzer wants to get back to full guard. Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Schnitzer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schnitzer. #T3# Schnitzer can't escape the position.
Schnitzer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Taylor working for a guillotine from mount but Schnitzer is in no mood to give up. Schnitzer is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Taylor moves to the back. Schnitzer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next. Taylor is looking to advance position but Schnitzer won't allow it. Schnitzer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Taylor prevents Schnitzer from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Schnitzer. I think Schnitzer 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Schnitzer! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Schnitzer throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily. Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer. Schnitzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut. Nice uppercut lands for Schnitzer. That snapped Hardman's head back.
Schnitzer lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer. Hardman wants to clinch. A thudding body kick lands there by Schnitzer!
#T1# Schnitzer scores with a jab to the jaw. Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Schnitzer throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily. Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing. Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Hardman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardman. Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hardman wants to pass the guard but Schnitzer is keeping the position. Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck. Schnitzer trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitzer.#T2# Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Hardman has gone for a leg lock! Schnitzer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Schnitzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hardman pulls Schnitzer in close to prevent any damage. Hardman trying to control the position.
Hardman is really struggling to control Schnitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position. Schnitzer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schnitzer looking to pass the guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Hardman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schnitzer controls the pace.#SUB# Hardman looking for a guillotine here but Schnitzer defends easily.
Schnitzer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schnitzer is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hardman trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A cross from Hardman lands. Schnitzer moves into range and connects with a jab. Hardman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schnitzer. Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schnitzer counters with a good low kick that Hardman was not able to check. Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer. Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab. Good exchange - Schnitzer coming out on top. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hardman closes the distance and clinches up with Schnitzer, looking for a takedown. Hardman pushes Schnitzer against the cage but Schnitzer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Good shot there by Schnitzer. Hardman slips a straight right by Schnitzer. Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Schnitzer 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. Schnitzer scores with a hook. Schnitzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hardman goes for a double leg but Schnitzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schnitzer continues to drive forward.#BC2# Schnitzer breaks from the clinch.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schnitzer connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Hardman is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schnitzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Schnitzer didn't expect that. #T1# Schnitzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there. Schnitzer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardman passes into half guard. Hardman prevents Schnitzer from improving his position.#SUB# Hardman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schnitzer is staying active underneath Hardman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Hardman seems to be working for a kimura but Schnitzer defends the submission attempt. Well, if Hardman 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.
#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. Hardman is keen to just control but Schnitzer is a slippery customer. Schnitzer wants to improve his position but Hardman is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hardman seems content to control.#SUB# Hardman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schnitzer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hardman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schnitzer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardman. Schnitzer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3# Hardman looking to pass the guard. Hardman stands and throws Schnitzer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hardman working away. Schnitzer tries to bench press Hardman off him but Hardman keeps the position. Hardman trying to control the position but Schnitzer is working away. Schnitzer holding on.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Schnitzer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Hardman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Schnitzer is trying to maintain the position but Hardman is very close to passing his half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardman prevents Schnitzer from improving his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hardman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hardman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Schnitzer has been cut. Schnitzer loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch. Hardman tests Schnitzer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hardman misses with a combination
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardman misses with a looping left. Schnitzer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Schnitzer catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hardman slips under a jab. Hardman slips a straight right by Schnitzer. Schnitzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Schnitzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Schnitzer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman. Hardman swinging wildly here.
Schnitzer lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.#T2# Hardman avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Schnitzer misses with a looping left. Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardman. 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! Schnitzer throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot. Schnitzer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Schnitzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it. Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Schnitzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hardman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hardman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hardman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schnitzer. Hardman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schnitzer pinned against the cage. Schnitzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Schnitzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Schnitzer clobbers Hardman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Schnitzer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Schnitzer had a free shot at his head there. Schnitzer looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range. Hardman slips under a jab.#T4# Hardman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardman moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes. Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schnitzer sprawls and moves away. Schnitzer feints and then cracks Hardman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardman down. Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Schnitzer. That's going to slow Hardman down. Hardman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schnitzer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schnitzer throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily. 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! Schnitzer with the inside leg kick. Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schnitzer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Schnitzer 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer! A very excited looking Kevin Schnitzer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Berishvili clinches. Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Berishvili blocks a jab. Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Schnitzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target. Berishvili misses with a looping right. Berishvili moves away from the strike by Schnitzer. Schnitzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schnitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away. Berishvili wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berishvili looks to land a left hand but Schnitzer moved out of range nicely. Berishvili ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer. Schnitzer throws a body punch but Berishvili moves out of range. Berishvili moves out of range of the strikes. Berishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schnitzer. Berishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer. Berishvili loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.#T1# Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schnitzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili. Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schnitzer. Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schnitzer manages to circle out of the way. Berishvili misses with an uppercut. Schnitzer saw that one coming. Schnitzer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss! Schnitzer takes a swing at Berishvili's ribcage but misses. Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berishvili. Schnitzer throws a body shot but no joy. The fight stays on the outside here - Berishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Schnitzer with a hook. Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schnitzer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Schnitzer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Berishvili crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schnitzer - the referee stops the clock and Berishvili gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schnitzer. Berishvili manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Berishvili connects with a single shot there. Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Berishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Schnitzer counters with a straight right hand.#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! Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Schnitzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Berishvili. Schnitzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schnitzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Berishvili looks to clinch enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab. A slow jab from Berishvili misses its intended target. Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Schnitzer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Schnitzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schnitzer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Schnitzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili. Berishvili tries to clinch up and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schnitzer lands with a nice body punch. Schnitzer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Berishvili tries to clinch up. Schnitzer throws out a counter right but Berishvili avoids it with no problem. A nice inside leg kick there by Schnitzer. That's going to slow Berishvili down. Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Berishvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schnitzer, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Berishvili darts in trying to clinch and Schnitzer counters with a three punch combo that has Berishvili backing up. Berishvili nods at Schnitzer to acknowledge the strikes. Berishvili wants to clinch up but Schnitzer keeps it at a distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schnitzer! But no joy. Berishvili misses with a right hand and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand. Schnitzer tests Berishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot. Schnitzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berishvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Schnitzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schnitzer throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Berishvili counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berishvili. Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Berishvili pulls guard effortlessly. 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. Schnitzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schnitzer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB# Berishvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schnitzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schnitzer controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Berishvili controls Schnitzer momentarily but Schnitzer frees himself. 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! Berishvili keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully. Schnitzer controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Schnitzer throws a hook but Berishvili blocks it. Berishvili misses with a right hand and Berishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Berishvili misses with a left hand and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut. Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berishvili.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berishvili. Berishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Schnitzer misses with a straight left. Berishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Berishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schnitzer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Berishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Schnitzer lands a body shot.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berishvili is looking to clinch but Schnitzer is avoiding it.
Berishvili throws a shot from downtown. Schnitzer moves away and avoids it. Berishvili slips a jab from Schnitzer. Schnitzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Berishvili. Berishvili misses with a right hand and Schnitzer counters with a nice body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Schnitzer throws a hook but Berishvili avoids it easily.#T1# Schnitzer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schnitzer manages to circle out of the way. Schnitzer misses with a hook. Berishvili tries to clinch but Schnitzer moves away and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Berishvili misses with an uppercut. Schnitzer on the wrong end of a nice jab. Schnitzer lands a nice looking body kick. Berishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot. Schnitzer throws a big shot that misses. Berishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Berishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Schnitzer. Mikheil Berishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Berishvili moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes. Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Berishvili scores with a punch to the head. Berishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schnitzer.
#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! Schnitzer throws a leg kick #CL# and Berishvili moves into the clinch. Berishvili prevents a body shot from Schnitzer. Schnitzer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Berishvili has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position. Berishvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving. Schnitzer looking to sit in guard and control but Berishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schnitzer working a defensive guard here.
Berishvili trying to control but Schnitzer is working from the bottom. #T3# Schnitzer controls Berishvili momentarily but Berishvili frees himself. Berishvili trying to control but Schnitzer is working from the bottom. Berishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitzer is retaining full guard. Schnitzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Schnitzer is trying to control the position but Berishvili postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Berishvili throws a big shot that misses. Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss! Berishvili tries to clinch and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut. Schnitzer misses with a two punch combination.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Schnitzer is having none of it. Schnitzer takes one to the chin there. Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Berishvili tries to clinch up but Schnitzer circles away and keeps his distance. Berishvili moves to clinch but Schnitzer breaks away and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand! A lazy left from Berishvili finds it's target. A jab from Schnitzer finds it's way through Berishvili's defenses. Schnitzer lunges at Berishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berishvili's hand. Schnitzer defending well as Berishvili loads up on a big left hand. Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berishvili. A slow jab from Schnitzer misses its intended target. Schnitzer throws a shot from downtown. Berishvili moves away and avoids it. Nice defenses there by Berishvili. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Good work by Berishvili as he checks the leg kick. Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schnitzer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Berishvili closes the distance but Schnitzer moves to the side and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Schnitzer looks to land a combination but Berishvili avoids it well. #CL# Berishvili moves into range and clinches up with Schnitzer. Schnitzer scores with a nice hook to the head. Schnitzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Schnitzer has him pressed against the cage. Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Berishvili rushes Schnitzer and presses him up against the cage. Schnitzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schnitzer just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Schnitzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Berishvili dodges the punch combination from Schnitzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Berishvili misses the target. #T1##CL# Berishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch. Schnitzer lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Berishvili manages to pull guard.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving. Berishvili looking to control.
#SUB# Berishvili looking for a guillotine here but Schnitzer defends easily.
Schnitzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mikheil Berishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Berishvili has his hands on Schnitzer's head, controlling the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Schnitzer trying to control but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Berishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing. Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing. Schnitzer misses with a punch to the body.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing. Schnitzer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Berishvili jumps guard but Schnitzer stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schnitzer just stands there and leans against the cage. Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Berishvili misses with a hook. Schnitzer ducked under it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schnitzer! But no joy. Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss! Berishvili has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Schnitzer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Some wild striking there from Schnitzer.
#T4# Berishvili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Berishvili throws a hook but Schnitzer avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target. Schnitzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berishvili. Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Schnitzer. Berishvili wants to clinch. Berishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schnitzer throws out the jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer looks to throw the jab but Berishvili is out of range. Schnitzer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Berishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot. Berishvili throws out a loose jab but Schnitzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Schnitzer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer! Kevin Schnitzer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Trippin scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Schnitzer has been cut. Trippin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schnitzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Trippin. A solid leg kick lands there for Schnitzer.
Trippin scores with a leg kick.
Schnitzer lands a lovely overhand right. Trippin thows a body kick. Schnitzer tries to catch it but that hurt him. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trippin. That kick from Trippin tenderised Schnitzer's leg. Schnitzer is trying to keep his angry face on. Trippin checks a low kick from Schnitzer. A lazy left from Schnitzer finds it's target. Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Trippin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer misses with a hook. Trippin ducked under it nicely. Trippin throws a leg kick but Schnitzer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Trippin lands a nice looking body kick. Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trippin.
Schnitzer throws a jab when Trippin was well out of range.#T1# A big right from Schnitzer misses. Trippin looks for the body kick but Schnitzer saw that one coming. Schnitzer walks into a straight right hand from Trippin. Trippin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Trippin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand. Trippin throws the left hand but Schnitzer avoids the punch easily. Schnitzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice inside leg kick there by Trippin. That's going to slow Schnitzer down. An inside leg kick lands from Trippin. Schnitzer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trippin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Schnitzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trippin.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Schnitzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Schnitzer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Trippin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Trippin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Schnitzer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Trippin walks into a straight right hand from Schnitzer. Trippin misses with a kick to the body.
Schnitzer scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Schnitzer. Beautiful body shot. Schnitzer ducks under a wild hook from Trippin. Trippin throws the kick towards the body but Schnitzer avoids it. Schnitzer throwing a counter right hand but Trippin manages to avoid it. Good work by Schnitzer as he checks the leg kick. Schnitzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Schnitzer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Trippin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Trippin throws a leg kick but Schnitzer checks it. Trippin throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Schnitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Trippin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trippin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schnitzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trippin scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Trippin throws a body kick that misses and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Trippin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schnitzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trippin scrambles back to his feet. A low kick lands for Trippin.
Schnitzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Trippin throws a leg kick that is checked and Schnitzer counters with a nice kick to the body. Trippin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schnitzer can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Schnitzer. Schnitzer cracks Trippin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Trippin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Schnitzer cracks Trippin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trippin, as that shot connected.
Trippin throws a leg kick enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab. Trippin ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer. Schnitzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Schnitzer! Trippin is out on his feet! Schnitzer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Trippin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Trippin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Schnitzer! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Friberg lands a jab to the head.
Schnitzer looks to land a combination but Friberg avoids it well. Friberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Friberg moves forwards but Schnitzer connects with a nice, crisp jab. Friberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Schnitzer connects with a body shot. Schnitzer misses with a head kick.
Schnitzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friberg. Friberg throws a big shot that misses. Friberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Friberg misses its intended target. Schnitzer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schnitzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Friberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friberg there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Friberg is rocked! Schnitzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Schnitzer on the wrong end of a nice hook. Friberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Some wild striking there from Friberg.
Friberg dips to his left and cracks Schnitzer with an uppercut! Friberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Friberg thows a left - swing and a miss! Schnitzer throwing a counter right hand but Friberg manages to avoid it. Friberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Friberg connects with a jab. Friberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Friberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitzer.
Friberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schnitzer tests Friberg's chin there with a solid looking shot. Friberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Schnitzer finish him? Schnitzer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Friberg to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Friberg looks to clinch but Schnitzer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Friberg taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kevin Schnitzer! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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