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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes into the arena with W.A.S.P - Crazy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sanouk Fairtex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Fairtex takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Sanouk Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Schneider checks it.
Schneider misses with a head kick.
Fairtex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
Schneider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Fairtex tenderised Schneider's leg. Schneider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanouk Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
Schneider moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Schneider shoots in but no luck this time.
Schneider throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Schneider misses.
Sanouk Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Schneider avoids it.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Schneider down.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Schneider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Schneider has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Schneider saw that one coming.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Schneider saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Schneider
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schneider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Schneider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Schneider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Schneider.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex slips under a jab from Schneider.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairtex misses with a kick to the body.
Fairtex lands with a nice body kick.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
A jab from Schneider does it's job there.
Fairtex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schneider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fairtex.
Schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schneider looks gassed!
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Sanouk Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schneider.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schneider. That did some damage!
Fairtex throws a push kick but Schneider slaps the foot to one side.
Schneider tries to land a body kick
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Schneider 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schneider.
Schneider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schneider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneider shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneider's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schneider moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schneider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.
Schneider closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fairtex did well to prevent Schneider getting side control.
Fairtex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schneider.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schneider.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schneider seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairtex does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schneider stalling.
Schneider missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schneider is working away from the top position though.
Fairtex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schneider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairtex defending well though.
Schneider is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schneider is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairtex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schneider.
Schneider thows a huge punch but Fairtex dodges it nicely.
Schneider controlling the pace.
Schneider thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Schneider looks to land a strike but Fairtex avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider forces his way into half guard.
Schneider stalling.
Schneider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schneider working Fairtex over with strikes.
Schneider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairtex defending well though.
Schneider lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schneider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schneider is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schneider slips a nice elbow through Fairtex's hands, connecting with Fairtex's forehead.
Schneider lands with a punch from half guard.
Schneider is keen to just control but Fairtex is a slippery customer.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schneider.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schneider in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Schneider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schneider shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneider moves out of range of the body kick from Fairtex.
Schneider drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Schneider are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schneider scoring with punches and elbows.
Schneider tries to move to mount but Fairtex blocks the move with his legs.
Schneider throws a strike aimed at the side of Fairtex's head but Fairtex avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairtex is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Schneider wants to take a breather but Fairtex manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Schneider.
Schneider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schneider throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely.
Schneider postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Schneider looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schneider pulls Fairtex in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Schneider really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schneider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schneider sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schneider chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schneider trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schneider postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Max Schneider has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Schneider hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice jab there from Schneider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex pushes Schneider away with a front kick.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Schneider shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schneider misses with a double jab.
Sanouk Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schneider takes a step back to recover.
Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Schneider avoids it.
Fairtex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Schneider.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses Schneider's front leg but catches the back leg as Schneider tries to avoid it.
Schneider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Schneider misses.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Schneider fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneider is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick by Schneider misses
and Fairtex counters with a good, hard body kick but Schneider shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Schneider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sanouk Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairtex slips a straight right by Schneider.
Schneider throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fairtex makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schneider really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Schneider off balance momentarily.
Schneider misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Fairtex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schneider is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Schneider's side.
Fairtex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schneider will feel that in the morning.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schneider has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crunch! Fairtex slams his shin into Schneider's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schneider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schneider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Fairtex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schneider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schneider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Schneider takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Schneider's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schneider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Schneider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Schneider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Schneider off balance momentarily.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Schneider down.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanouk Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairtex 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanouk Fairtex!
Sanouk Fairtex retains his lightweight title!
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RATING
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