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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 929 p4p, 38 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 1184 p4p, 56 weight class). Natural Born Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Schulmann moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer tries to work over Schulmann's front leg with a kick but Schulmann checks it.
Schulmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killer momentarily.
Schulmann dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Schulmann's head and hops out.
Killer throws a leg kick but Schulmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Killer checks the leg kick.
Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Schulmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Schulmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killer is out of range and Schulmann settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schulmann 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 Killer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Schulmann misses.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Schulmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schulmann looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Killer throws a shot to the body.
Schulmann throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulmann.
Schulmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schulmann lands a left hand.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Schulmann has clasped his hands together around Killer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schulmann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schulmann but great work by Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schulmann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Killer.
Killer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schulmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schulmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Schulmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Schulmann tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann misses with a wild combination.
Killer is trying to counter with his kicks.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schulmann fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer jabs Schulmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schulmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Schulmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schulmann.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Killer is looking to score with low kicks.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Killer scores with the left hand. Schulmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schulmann's calf.
Schulmann rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schulmann working hard to break the clinch.
Killer has Schulmann pressed against the cage.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schulmann blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schulmann.
Schulmann breaks the clinch.
Killer throws a body punch but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Good shot there by Killer.
Schulmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Schulmann's defenses.
Schulmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Killer misses with a low kick as Schulmann jumps back.
Killer scores with a decent looking hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killer.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
Killer throws a hook but Schulmann blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natural Born Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killer moves forwards but Schulmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schulmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schulmann moves away from the strike by Killer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulmann. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Natural Born Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schulmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schulmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Killer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schulmann throws a body kick that misses
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Schulmann. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Schulmann looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Schulmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killer can pounce on him.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Schulmann is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer lands with a straight right. Schulmann didn't see that one coming.
Killer cracks Schulmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Killer scores with a hook to the body. Schulmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses.
Schulmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Schulmann. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schulmann.
Schulmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schulmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Schulmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schulmann clinches with his opponent.
Schulmann throws a head punch that misses.
Schulmann takes a shot to the head.
Schulmann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schulmann pulls Killer into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer throwing strikes from guard but Schulmann blocks nicely.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schulmann is keeping the position for now.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schulmann is working an open guard so Killer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer misses with a hook. Schulmann ducked under it nicely.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Killer knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulmann. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulmann manages to avoid it.
Schulmann slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schulmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schulmann slips a jab from Killer.
Schulmann misses with a double jab
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
A jab lands there for Killer.
Schulmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schulmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killer counters with a low kick, right behind Schulmann 's knee.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schulmann moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schulmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schulmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schulmann's calf.
A left lands for Killer.
Killer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schulmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schulmann sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schulmann tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natural Born Killer 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schulmann's head backwards.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Schulmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schulmann's sensitive parts.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Schulmann off balance momentarily.
Killer throws a low kick but Schulmann moves out of range easily.
Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schulmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Schulmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Killer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Killer throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
Schulmann connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schulmann scores with a nice body kick.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schulmann. That did some damage!
Killer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schulmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schulmann slips a straight right by Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann thumps Killer with a low kick.
A left and a right from Killer both land. Nice combination.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schulmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schulmann is rocked!
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Oh Schulmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schulmann tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Schulmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schulmann has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schulmann is trying to break free.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schulmann tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Natural Born Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer blocks a body shot from Schulmann.
A right handed body shot lands from Killer.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Schulmann's head.
Schulmann tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Schulmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schulmann is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schulmann working hard to break the clinch.
Schulmann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schulmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schulmann throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to get up but he can't break Schulmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killer is continuing to stall.
Killer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schulmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Natural Born Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killer gets to his feet. Schulmann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schulmann wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Schulmann fails with the takedown
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaniv Schulmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Schulmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natural Born Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natural Born Killer!
A very excited looking Natural Born Killer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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