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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liangchan Xiaodong (ranked 3033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Schneeweiss (ranked 4225 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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158 lbs
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179 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liangchan Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Schneeweiss!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a right and a left that Schneeweiss avoids nicely.
Xiaodong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneeweiss.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaodong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schneeweiss.
Xiaodong scores with a head kick.
Schneeweiss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiaodong circles away.
Liangchan Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Schneeweiss.
Schneeweiss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xiaodong is breathing heavily.
Schneeweiss takes a little break here. Xiaodong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schneeweiss is putting a hurting on Xiaodong here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Xiaodong's face as Schneeweiss controls the position.
Schneeweiss passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Xiaodong!
Xiaodong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schneeweiss throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Xiaodong because Schneeweiss loaded up on that one.
Schneeweiss controlling the position easily from mount.
Xiaodong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xiaodong is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneeweiss with good strikes from the mount here!
Schneeweiss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xiaodong is surviving well by controlling Schneeweiss's body position as best he can.
Schneeweiss lands a couple of good shots and Xiaodong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Schneeweiss is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Xiaodong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong is trying to stand back up.
Schneeweiss looking to break Xiaodong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Xiaodong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schneeweiss will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schneeweiss biding his time, controlling Xiaodong.
Xiaodong manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that Schneeweiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneeweiss also avoids with ease.
Xiaodong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schneeweiss pushes Xiaodong up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneeweiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaodong avoids it.
Schneeweiss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schneeweiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiaodong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xiaodong can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Xiaodong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schneeweiss wants to take the fight to the mat but Xiaodong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiaodong can't break the clinch.
Schneeweiss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xiaodong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Liangchan Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xiaodong throws a head kick but Schneeweiss moves out of range.
Schneeweiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiaodong throws a sloppy head kick and Schneeweiss moves out of range easily.
Schneeweiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a slapping head kick.
Schneeweiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Schneeweiss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiaodong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schneeweiss somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneeweiss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xiaodong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schneeweiss manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneeweiss stalling.
Xiaodong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schneeweiss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schneeweiss's back!
Xiaodong avoiding Schneeweiss 's attempts to control his hands.
Schneeweiss prevents Xiaodong from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schneeweiss's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xiaodong gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Schneeweiss blocks a head kick by Xiaodong.
Schneeweiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown but Xiaodong shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
Liangchan Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Schneeweiss.
Schneeweiss lands a head kick!
Xiaodong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Xiaodong. No joy for Schneeweiss on that attempt.
Xiaodong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaodong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liangchan Xiaodong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneeweiss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xiaodong is trying to defend but Schneeweiss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xiaodong kicks Schneeweiss off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a series of punches but Schneeweiss avoids them all with ease.
And Schneeweiss tries to counter it with a takedown but Xiaodong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schneeweiss goes for a double leg but Xiaodong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiaodong continues to drive forward.
Liangchan Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneeweiss walks into a jab.
Xiaodong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schneeweiss counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneeweiss has Xiaodong pushed against the cage.
Schneeweiss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xiaodong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneeweiss.
Schneeweiss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Xiaodong as Schneeweiss shoots in.
Xiaodong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaodong misses with a head kick.
Xiaodong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schneeweiss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Schneeweiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xiaodong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liangchan Xiaodong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Xiaodong works over Schneeweiss's head and body with a nice combination.
Schneeweiss dives in for a single leg takedown but Xiaodong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schneeweiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
and Schneeweiss counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaodong. Schneeweiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schneeweiss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiaodong throws a sloppy head kick
and Schneeweiss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schneeweiss throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown but Xiaodong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiaodong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schneeweiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiaodong swivels and escapes.
Liangchan Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Schneeweiss.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeweiss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xiaodong.
Schneeweiss unleashes a big counter combination but Xiaodong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liangchan Xiaodong is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schneeweiss has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a head kick.
Xiaodong throws a lazy head kick
and Schneeweiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xiaodong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schneeweiss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xiaodong, who protects the arm well.
Xiaodong is pushing Schneeweiss's head away, looking to escape. Schneeweiss manages to hold on to the position though.
Schneeweiss is trying to get an arm triangle but Xiaodong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong is trying to get back to his feet.
Xiaodong is not content to let Schneeweiss control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schneeweiss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xiaodong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xiaodong tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaodong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schneeweiss can do to turn this around?
Schneeweiss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schneeweiss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeweiss taking a breather here.
Schneeweiss tries to move to full mount but Xiaodong actually manages to regain half guard.
Schneeweiss prevents Xiaodong from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneeweiss is looking for a kimura here.
Xiaodong has one foot on Schneeweiss's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a sloppy head kick
and Schneeweiss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schneeweiss.
Schneeweiss is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xiaodong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schneeweiss stalling in the clinch.
Schneeweiss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiaodong walks away with a smile on his face. Schneeweiss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schneeweiss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolfgang Schneeweiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liangchan Xiaodong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiaodong tries to bum rush Schneeweiss with a series of wild strikes but Schneeweiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schneeweiss throws a head kick but Xiaodong moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liangchan Xiaodong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiaodong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liangchan Xiaodong!
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