PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Schneeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jacques Machado
vs
Schneeger

178 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

199 cm
29
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Schneeger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schneeger instigates a clinch.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Schneeger with a knee to the head.
Schneeger lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Schneeger struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Schneeger.
Schneeger tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schneeger lands a damaging elbow.
Schneeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schneeger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
Schneeger misses with a knee strike.
Schneeger lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.

Schneeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneeger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick by Schneeger misses

and Machado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Schneeger is defending well.
Schneeger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneeger is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is pressing down on Schneeger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schneeger is holding on for now.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.

Machado is working for a kimura but Schneeger is defending it quite comfortably.

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.

Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schneeger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.

Schneeger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dick Schneeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schneeger has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schneeger.
Schneeger lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.

It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.

Schneeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Schneeger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machado to the floor! Schneeger dives in looking for the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado wants to improve his position but Schneeger is controlling well.
Schneeger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Schneeger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schneeger scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Schneeger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schneeger.
Schneeger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Schneeger as he connects with a hook.
Schneeger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Schneeger pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneeger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Schneeger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into Schneeger's guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Schneeger keeps moving.
Schneeger wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado stops Schneeger from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Schneeger is defending well.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.

Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schneeger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schneeger pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.

Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machado prevents Schneeger from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schneeger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jean Jacques Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schneeger is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
Schneeger is not content to let Machado control the position.

Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Machado is working for a kimura but Schneeger is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado passes to full mount!

Machado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schneeger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schneeger and Machado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Machado tries for a kimura but Schneeger is defending well.
Schneeger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schneeger's legs.

Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schneeger has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machado wants to control but Schneeger is keeping him busy.

Schneeger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Schneeger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneeger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Schneeger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dick Schneeger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneeger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schneeger.

Schneeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Schneeger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schneeger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Schneeger closes the distance and clinches.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.

Machado is rocked!
Schneeger lands an elbow inside.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Schneeger lands a big elbow that sends Machado down! Machado recovers to guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Schneeger from standing up.

Machado looking for a guillotine here but Schneeger defends easily.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Schneeger pushes his legs off easily.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Schneeger from standing up.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schneeger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schneeger wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.

Machado is working an open guard so Schneeger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schneeger.
Nice body kick there by Schneeger.

Schneeger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machado to the floor! Schneeger dives in looking for the finish!
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Schneeger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machado controls his leg.

Schneeger decides to return to a standing position.
Dick Schneeger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schneeger wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schneeger.
Schneeger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schneeger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado blocks a head kick by Schneeger.
A head kick misses from Schneeger.
Schneeger throws a head kick that misses.

Schneeger has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.

Schneeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneeger with a hook.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Schneeger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dick Schneeger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schneeger knocks Machado to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schneeger decides to stand back up.
Schneeger drops Machado with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Machado! Schneeger dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Schneeger!