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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Juan Savedra (ranked 5368 p4p, 4023 weight class) and Karl Schwarzschild (ranked 621 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Savedra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Schwarzschild!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild punishes Savedra's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzschild throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savedra lands a slapping body shot.
Savedra misses with a body shot.
Schwarzschild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarzschild throws an off balance right hand
and Savedra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savedra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schwarzschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Savedra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schwarzschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savedra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schwarzschild. Schwarzschild obviously looking to wear him down.
Schwarzschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schwarzschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savedra counters with a nice body shot.
Schwarzschild misses with a right hand
and Savedra counters by moving into the clinch.
Savedra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwarzschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch up but Savedra keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzschild has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Schwarzschild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Savedra misses its target.
Savedra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schwarzschild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwarzschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schwarzschild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schwarzschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Savedra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savedra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzschild throws a head kick that misses.
Savedra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schwarzschild.
Karl Schwarzschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savedra misses with a body shot.
Savedra looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzschild is just out of range.
Schwarzschild moves to clinch but Savedra breaks away
and Savedra counters with a nice body shot.
Savedra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schwarzschild checks it well.
Schwarzschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savedra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Schwarzschild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savedra walks into a left hand.
Savedra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schwarzschild misses with a body kick.
Schwarzschild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savedra throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwarzschild steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savedra.
Savedra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schwarzschild misses with an uppercut
and Savedra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savedra is looking to wear down Schwarzschild with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schwarzschild misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savedra misses the body punch
and Schwarzschild counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzschild swings widly with a right hand
and Savedra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savedra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzschild moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild misses with a left hand
and Savedra counters with a straight right hand.
Savedra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzschild manages to avoid it.
Schwarzschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schwarzschild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Savedra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savedra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Savedra controls the action.
Savedra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwarzschild's elbow.
Schwarzschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savedra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Schwarzschild.
A shot in the inside from Schwarzschild.
Savedra tries to break free but Schwarzschild pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild lands an elbow inside.
Savedra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schwarzschild manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savedra defending well as Schwarzschild loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savedra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schwarzschild has managed to clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savedra blocks an uppercut.
Savedra blocks an uppercut.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savedra's elbow.
Schwarzschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Savedra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savedra's defenses.
It looks like Juan Savedra has been cut.
Savedra works on Schwarzschild's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Schwarzschild throws an elbow but misses.
Schwarzschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Schwarzschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Savedra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Savedra misses with a series of wild punches.
Savedra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Savedra.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savedra moves away.
Good leg kick by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook
and Savedra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schwarzschild thinking.
Nice defenses there by Savedra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild lands the left hand.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzschild moves in looking to clinch but Savedra pushes him off.
Schwarzschild lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Savedra.
Savedra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schwarzschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwarzschild throws an overhand right that lands on Savedra's shoulder, as Savedra tries to avoid the shot.
Karl Schwarzschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzschild misses with a head kick.
Savedra throws a right and a left that Schwarzschild avoids nicely.
Schwarzschild steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savedra.
Savedra misses the body punch
and Schwarzschild counters with a stiff right hand.
Savedra wants to clinch up but Schwarzschild keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzschild misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Savedra misses its target.
Schwarzschild cracks Savedra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savedra misses with a shot to the body
and Schwarzschild counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schwarzschild misses with an uppercut. Savedra saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Savedra.
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Savedra ducks down to avoid it.
Savedra misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzschild throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Savedra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schwarzschild lands with a right hand.
Savedra swings for the body but Schwarzschild moves out of range.
Schwarzschild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Schwarzschild really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Savedra'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.
Savedra tries to clinch but Schwarzschild moves out of range.
Savedra ducks under a wild hook from Schwarzschild.
Savedra blocks a low kick nicely.
Schwarzschild misses with a body punch
and Savedra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schwarzschild misses with a right hand
and Savedra counters with a series of strikes. Schwarzschild will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savedra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savedra circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savedra was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzschild.
Savedra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schwarzschild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savedra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schwarzschild scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzschild tries to bum rush Savedra with a series of wild strikes but Savedra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwarzschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savedra was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzschild.
Savedra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Savedra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Schwarzschild, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Savedra misses.
Savedra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savedra misses the shot to the body.
Savedra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwarzschild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savedra's knee momentarily.
Schwarzschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savedra manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savedra lands a jab.
Schwarzschild delivers a nice body kick.
Savedra misses with a jab to the body
letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand.
Schwarzschild misses the jab.
Schwarzschild misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savedra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Savedra.
Savedra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schwarzschild.
Savedra wants to land a leg kick but Schwarzschild is out of range.
Savedra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzschild manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Schwarzschild dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Juan Savedra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schwarzschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savedra at a distance.
Schwarzschild scores with a push kick.
Schwarzschild has managed to clinch.
Schwarzschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzschild connects with a solid leg kick.
Schwarzschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savedra keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Savedra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savedra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarzschild thuds his shin into the meat of Savedra's side.
Schwarzschild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savedra blocks a jab.
Schwarzschild scores with a nice right hand.
Savedra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Schwarzschild.
Savedra closes the distance and clinches.
Savedra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schwarzschild lands with a light punch inside.
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Savedra.
Schwarzschild throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Savedra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Savedra ducks down to avoid it.
Savedra throwing a counter right hand but Schwarzschild manages to avoid it.
Schwarzschild throws a wild body kick that Savedra sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Savedra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwarzschild.
Savedra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savedra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Savedra thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schwarzschild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild swings widly with a right hand
and Savedra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schwarzschild thinking.
Savedra avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild avoids the head kick by Savedra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Schwarzschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwarzschild 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Karl Schwarzschild 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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hype
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