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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Schneider (ranked 4793 p4p, 4741 weight class) and Rocko Yajaw (ranked 209 p4p, 206 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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285
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocko Yajaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider connects with a right hand. Yajaw shakes it off.
Fred Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yajaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneider has closed the distance and engaged Yajaw in a clinch.
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schneider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yajaw's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yajaw.
Yajaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schneider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fred Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocko Yajaw.
Schneider leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schneider is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yajaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yajaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Schneider tries to sprawl out of it but Yajaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schneider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yajaw has Schneider up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneider stalling.
Yajaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schneider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yajaw gets tackled into the cage by Schneider. Schneider maintains the clinch.
Schneider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yajaw is defended easily by Schneider.
Yajaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yajaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schneider gets a clinch.
Yajaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Schneider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yajaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schneider.
Schneider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yajaw.
Yajaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schneider prevents it.
Schneider just leaning against Yajaw, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schneider effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Schneider.
Schneider has Yajaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneider manages to break the clinch.
Schneider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Yajaw with that takedown attempt.
Schneider tries to counter by clinching up but Yajaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Yajaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yajaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Schneider tries to get to full guard but Yajaw has control of the leg.
Yajaw seems to be working for a kimura but Schneider defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Schneider has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yajaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yajaw thows a huge punch but Schneider dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Yajaw.
Yajaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Schneider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yajaw fails to land the takedown.
Schneider has closed the distance and engaged Yajaw in a clinch.
Schneider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yajaw.
Schneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Schneider for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yajaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schneider controlling the action here for a moment.
Schneider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yajaw up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Schneider.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yajaw.
Fred Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocko Yajaw.
Yajaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schneider is fending him off so far but Yajaw persists. Nope, Schneider circles away and we're back to standing.
Schneider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yajaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Yajaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schneider gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schneider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schneider is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schneider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yajaw can do to turn this around?
Schneider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schneider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yajaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Schneider sprawls well. He's pushed Yajaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schneider moves into the clinch successfully.
Fred Schneider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yajaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schneider pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider scores with a nice strike.
Schneider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fred Schneider is winning the standup battle so far.
Schneider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schneider stops a takedown attempt from Yajaw.
Schneider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yajaw up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schneider is struggling to control the position.
Yajaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schneider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good leg kick by Schneider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider scores with a punch to the head.
Yajaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schneider avoids it really well and circles away.
Schneider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schneider leaves Yajaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yajaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yajaw shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yajaw breaks the clinch.
Schneider forces Yajaw back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yajaw letting Schneider take a breather here.
Come on Schneider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schneider slows down the pace here.
Yajaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schneider fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yajaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Schneider dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yajaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schneider.
Schneider is pressed up against the cage. Yajaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schneider down to the mat. Schneider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yajaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schneider but Schneider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fred Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocko Yajaw.
Schneider gets a clinch.
Schneider stalling in the clinch.
Schneider manages to break the clinch.
Yajaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yajaw fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider forces Yajaw back against the cage and clinches.
Schneider leaning against his opponent.
Yajaw misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yajaw letting Schneider take a breather here.
Schneider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schneider gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Schneider.
Schneider clinches up against the cage.
Schneider stalling the fight.
Schneider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yajaw shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schneider wants it to stay on the feet.
Yajaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schneider avoids it really well and circles away.
Yajaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider lands with a straight right. Yajaw didn't see that one coming.
Schneider drives through and clinches with Yajaw against the cage.
Yajaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schneider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yajaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yajaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schneider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yajaw.
Yajaw shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yajaw has time to react.
Yajaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schneider pinned against the cage. Schneider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider sizes up Yajaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fred Schneider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schneider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schneider moves into the clinch.
Schneider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocko Yajaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneider cracks Yajaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yajaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tests Yajaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schneider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yajaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Schneider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yajaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schneider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yajaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yajaw.
Schneider is looking to counter the offense by Yajaw and move into the clinch.
Rocko Yajaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schneider instigates a clinch.
Yajaw wants to break free but Schneider has control.
Yajaw is working for takedown but Schneider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schneider gets underhooks to prevent Yajaw's takedown attempt.
Yajaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schneider after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Schneider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schneider, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Schneider!
An out of breath Fred Schneider 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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RATING
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