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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Great elbows
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sims misses its intended target.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Schmidt counters with a body kick.
Sims thows a body shot but no joy.
Sims swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Sims tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schmidt counters with a left to the body.
Sims ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Sims wants to clinch.
Schmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sims.
Sims defending well as Schmidt loads up on a big left hand.
Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmidt's defenses.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Sims manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims blocking some punches.
Sims prevents a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Sims 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidt.
Schmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Sims lands an elbow inside that Schmidt shrugs off.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims misses with an elbow strike.
Sims blocking some punches.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Sims 's eye.
Schmidt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Sims slows down the pace here.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Schmidt has been cut.
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!
Schmidt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sims.
Sims tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims is looking to control Schmidt's arms but Schmidt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sims has his back to the ropes.
Schmidt pushes off an throws an elbow but Sims leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Schmidt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sims crunches a lovely knee into Schmidt's ribcage.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Sims will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Schmidt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sims has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sims fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Sims.
The fighters circling - Sims throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sims misses with a double jab.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Sims avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Sims blocks the low kick.
Sims takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmidt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sims forces Schmidt back against the ropes and clinches.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schmidt's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidt.
Sims takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt avoiding damage as Sims throws knees to the body.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Schmidt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmidt dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidt throws an elbow that misses.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sims is defending well for now.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Sims 's eye.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sims.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims stalling.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Sims trying to stall but Schmidt improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Schmidt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sims is keeping busy.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside that Sims shrugs off.
Sims controlling the action here for a moment.
Sims avoiding damage as Schmidt throws 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!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sims throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside that Sims shrugs off.
Sims stalling.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmidt is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Schmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Schmidt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schmidt jabs Sims to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sims misses with a hook
and Schmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt throws a jab when Sims was well out of range.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schmidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
William Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt throws out a loose jab but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt sizes up Sims with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sims takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sims bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt defending well as Sims loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt has Sims up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sims utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sims managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Sims blocks it.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sims looking to stall.
Schmidt lands a damaging elbow.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Sims avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Schmidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Schmidt.
Stalling in the clinch from Sims.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sims with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmidt blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Schmidt is trying to maintain a safe position but Sims gets an underhook and turns Schmidt into the ropes.
Sims misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmidt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmidt.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sims is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sims tries a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Schmidt just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Schmidt'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.
Sims is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sims throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Sims.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Sims's torso.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sims pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schmidt back to the ropes. Sims follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt throws a front kick that sends Sims stumbling back into the ropes.
Sims looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Schmidt throws an elbow but misses.
Schmidt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmidt blocks the elbow strike.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Sims blocking some punches.
Schmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Sims tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Schmidt blocks the elbow strike.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow.
Sims slowing the pace effectively.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sims with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sims blocking some punches.
Sims is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
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!
Schmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sims.
Sims is trying to stall.
John Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sims pushes Schmidt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Sims blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Schmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Schmidt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Schmidt gets tackled into the ropes by Sims. Sims maintains the clinch.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidt.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Sims 's eye.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body.
Sims taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidt.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmidt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmidt.
Sims dodges an elbow strike from Schmidt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt is trying to stall.
Sims blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a hook to the body.
John Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmidt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sims throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schmidt scores with a hook to the body.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks with his arms.
Schmidt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sims putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmidt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt working Sims over with knees to the body.
Sims stalling.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sims throws an elbow but misses.
Schmidt avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the ropes.
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmidt blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside.
Sims working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sims is defending well for now.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Sims tries to tie him up.
William Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sims.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmidt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Schmidt!
An out of breath John Schmidt 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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