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Taking on Flick
Schnell will take on Jimmy Flick in a flyweight bout at UFC Kansas City on April 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Schnell isn't quite done yet. After deciding to retire following his third straight loss back in September at the hands of Cody Durden, Schnell won't hang the gloves up quite yet. He'll look for a bounce-back win, one that would even his UFC record at 7-7 (1NC). His opponent Flick is also coming off a loss, and is earlier on in his UFC career with a record of 2-3.
Schnell isn't quite done yet. After deciding to retire following his third straight loss back in September at the hands of Cody Durden, Schnell won't hang the gloves up quite yet. He'll look for a bounce-back win, one that would even his UFC record at 7-7 (1NC). His opponent Flick is also coming off a loss, and is earlier on in his UFC career with a record of 2-3.
Retires following latest loss
Schnell lost to Cody Durden via submission (ninja choke) at 0:29 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Apparently a defeat to an opponent in Durden who accepted this fight just days ago was enough to convince Schnell to hang up his gloves. He should be more angry not with the end result, but how it happened. These two spent the entirety of Round 1 winging bombs at each other. Both men connected plenty. For some reason, Schnell shot out for a foolish and lazy takedown attempt in the opening seconds of Round 2 and left his neck exposed in the process. He was tapping out moment later. Now 34 years of age, Schnell closes his UFC run with a 6-7 (1NC) record in 14 appearances.
Apparently a defeat to an opponent in Durden who accepted this fight just days ago was enough to convince Schnell to hang up his gloves. He should be more angry not with the end result, but how it happened. These two spent the entirety of Round 1 winging bombs at each other. Both men connected plenty. For some reason, Schnell shot out for a foolish and lazy takedown attempt in the opening seconds of Round 2 and left his neck exposed in the process. He was tapping out moment later. Now 34 years of age, Schnell closes his UFC run with a 6-7 (1NC) record in 14 appearances.
Gets new opponent for Saturday
Schnell will take on Cody Durden at UFC Vegas 97 on Sep. 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Alessandro Costa (shoulder) withdrew from the fight with only a few days of notice, but Durden has stepped in as his replacement. Schnell will aim to use the limited preparation of his opponent to his advantage, though this outcome is surprising since Schnell himself had previously stated that there wouldn't be a replacement for this bout. Schnell holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Alessandro Costa (shoulder) withdrew from the fight with only a few days of notice, but Durden has stepped in as his replacement. Schnell will aim to use the limited preparation of his opponent to his advantage, though this outcome is surprising since Schnell himself had previously stated that there wouldn't be a replacement for this bout. Schnell holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Fight for UFC Vegas 97 called off
Schnell's flyweight bout versus Alessandro Costa (shoulder) at UFC Vegas 97 on Sept. 7 is off, Matthew Wells of MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Schnell said Monday that the fight is off due to a shoulder injury to Costa. While a last minute opponent could theoretically be arranged, Schnell said there would not be a replacement for the contest. The 34-year-old holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Schnell said Monday that the fight is off due to a shoulder injury to Costa. While a last minute opponent could theoretically be arranged, Schnell said there would not be a replacement for the contest. The 34-year-old holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Set to fight in September
Schnell will fight Alessandro Costa at UFC Vegas 97 on September 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The American flyweight is coming off two straight knockout losses in the octagon, so this fight against Costa could be his shot for redemption. Schnell has a 70'' reach compared to Costa's 67'', though Costa is coming off a win over Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.
The American flyweight is coming off two straight knockout losses in the octagon, so this fight against Costa could be his shot for redemption. Schnell has a 70'' reach compared to Costa's 67'', though Costa is coming off a win over Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.