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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Schnidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Kealekupuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schnidt comes to the cage accompanied by PHamous by Midi Mafia. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ned Schnidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Kealekupuna!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnidt throws a series of punches but Kealekupuna moves out of range.
Schnidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch up but Schnidt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kealekupuna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schnidt instigates a clinch.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schnidt is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealekupuna.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries a knee to the head but Schnidt blocks it.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Schnidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schnidt is trying to break free.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Schnidt's ribcage.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekupuna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ned Schnidt has been cut.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kealekupuna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schnidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Schnidt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealekupuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Schnidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Schnidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schnidt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kealekupuna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna pushes off an throws an elbow but Schnidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schnidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kealekupuna lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealekupuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schnidt has picked Kealekupuna up - he's going for a ride! Schnidt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kealekupuna wants to control but Schnidt is keeping busy.
Schnidt is looking to advance position but Kealekupuna won't allow it.
Schnidt prevents Kealekupuna from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnidt trying to mount his opponent but Kealekupuna defends it.
Schnidt is looking for a kimura but Kealekupuna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schnidt to get the leverage.
Schnidt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schnidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kealekupuna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kealekupuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schnidt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schnidt is looking to clinch but Kealekupuna is avoiding it.
Schnidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kealekupuna circles away.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schnidt counters with a series of strikes. Kealekupuna will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna wants to clinch but Schnidt slips to the side
and Schnidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schnidt.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Schnidt's ribcage.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Kealekupuna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schnidt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kealekupuna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna throws an elbow that misses.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schnidt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealekupuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schnidt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kealekupuna working Schnidt over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Schnidt's ribcage.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Kealekupuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Schnidt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kealekupuna looks to clinch
and Schnidt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kealekupuna darts in and clinches Schnidt up against the cage.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Kealekupuna misses with an elbow over the top.
Schnidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealekupuna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kealekupuna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Schnidt wants a takedown.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Schnidt tries for a takedown but Kealekupuna manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Schnidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kealekupuna gets underhooks to prevent Schnidt's takedown attempt.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Schnidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kealekupuna.
Schnidt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kealekupuna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schnidt is fending him off so far but Kealekupuna persists. Nope, Schnidt circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses Kealekupuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch up
and Schnidt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schnidt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealekupuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Schnidt can't get the takedown.
Schnidt tries for a takedown but Kealekupuna manages to get underhooks.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schnidt's efforts to push away.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schnidt is working for takedown but Kealekupuna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schnidt's defenses.
Kealekupuna gets underhooks to prevent Schnidt's takedown attempt.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Schnidt taking a breather.
Schnidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schnidt has Kealekupuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kealekupuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Kealekupuna stops a takedown attempt from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Schnidt avoids the damage to the body.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the head but Schnidt blocks with his arms.
Schnidt pushes Kealekupuna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schnidt has hold of one of Kealekupuna's legs. Kealekupuna is fighting the takedown attempt but Schnidt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kealekupuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnidt wants to control from the top but Kealekupuna keeps moving.
Schnidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schnidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Schnidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schnidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kealekupuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Schnidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kealekupuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schnidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kealekupuna keeping moving, preventing Schnidt from controlling successfully.
Schnidt is in close to Kealekupuna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schnidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealekupuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moses Kealekupuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ned Schnidt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schnidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kealekupuna. No joy for Schnidt on that attempt.
Kealekupuna is looking to clinch but Schnidt is avoiding it.
Kealekupuna fails to land the takedown.
Kealekupuna looks to clinch
and Schnidt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kealekupuna thinking.
Schnidt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schnidt throwing shots but Kealekupuna is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnidt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekupuna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kealekupuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schnidt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kealekupuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schnidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kealekupuna keeping moving, preventing Schnidt from controlling successfully.
Kealekupuna working a defensive guard here.
Schnidt throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kealekupuna looking to control.
Schnidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but Schnidt is having none of it.
Kealekupuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schnidt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Schnidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kealekupuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Schnidt.
Schnidt dives in and grabs Kealekupuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kealekupuna pushes down on Schnidt's head and hops out.
Schnidt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna wants to clinch up but Schnidt keeps it at a distance.
Kealekupuna forces Schnidt back against the cage and clinches.
Schnidt wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kealekupuna stops a takedown attempt from Schnidt.
Kealekupuna working Schnidt over with knees to the body.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Schnidt can't get the takedown.
Schnidt looking for a takedown.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow inside that Schnidt shrugs off.
Schnidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kealekupuna clinches up with Schnidt and pushes him back against the cage.
Schnidt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealekupuna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow that stopped Schnidt in his tracks for a moment.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnidt can't get the takedown.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schnidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schnidt avoids it.
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schnidt.
Schnidt is working for takedown but Kealekupuna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schnidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kealekupuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kealekupuna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schnidt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schnidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Ned Schnidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schnidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schnidt is leaning against Kealekupuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schnidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealekupuna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schnidt is defending well for now.
Moses Kealekupuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schnidt avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Schnidt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kealekupuna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Kealekupuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kealekupuna 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 Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Kealekupuna!
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