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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Schneider misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Carno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Carno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Schneider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carno wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Carno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carno trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Schneider pulls Carno in close to prevent any damage.
Carno advances position into side control!
Carno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carno controls the position.
Schneider is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carno is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schneider manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carno is trying to get back to full guard.
Carno wants to get back to his feet.
Carno trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Schneider looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Schneider won't let Carno get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Schneider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carno tries to improve his position but instead Schneider has taken his back!
Schneider controlling well, preventing Carno from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Schneider working for a choke but Carno is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schneider.
Carno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schneider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Carno wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Schneider looking for the choke from the back.
Schneider controlling well, preventing Carno from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Carno is trying to defend against the choke here but Schneider has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Schneider Tightens the hold and Carno taps out furiously! Schneider displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zackary Schneider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schneider swivels and escapes.
Schneider throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ruane avoids it.
Schneider throws a lazy head kick
and Ruane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schneider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruane moves forwards but Schneider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruane misses with the combination.
Schneider is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruane counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Schneider gets the takedown into side control.
Schneider grinds an elbow into Ruane's temple. #T1##SUB#
Schneider working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Schneider stands up.
Schneider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schneider lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Ruane misses with a head kick.
Schneider tries to land a front kick but Ruane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schneider blocks a head kick by Ruane.
Ruane looks winded!
Ruane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Schneider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Ruane.#TD#
Schneider turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schneider manages to end up in side control.
Schneider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schneider wants to control but Ruane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Schneider is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruane is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruane is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Schneider is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruane is defending well.
Schneider throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Schneider tries for a kimura but Ruane is defending well.
The referee asks Schneider politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schneider prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schneider wants to control but Ruane is keeping him busy.
Ruane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schneider keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schneider slips a nice elbow through Ruane's hands, connecting with Ruane's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider controlling the action here.
Schneider winds up and cracks Ruane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Schneider dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schneider.
Ruane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Schneider blocks it well.#CL2#
Ruane clinches with his opponent.
Schneider tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane is trying to break the clinch but Schneider is controlling him.#TD#
Schneider pulls guard successfully.
Schneider has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane preventing the sweep.
Ruane trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ruane has gone for a leg lock! Schneider slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruane's guard.#REVR#
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Schneider gets to his feet - Ruane follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ruane takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Schneider jumps into guard, dragging Ruane to the mat.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Ruane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Ruane prevents Schneider from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ruane is fighting to break Schneider's control of his arms but Schneider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schneider is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schneider tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Ruane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schneider's guard.
Ruane won't allow Schneider to sweep him here.
Schneider has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Schneider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schneider's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zackary Schneider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruane is fighting to break Schneider's control of his arms but Schneider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ruane clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zackary Schneider will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ruane shoots for a takedown but Schneider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ruane rushes Schneider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schneider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schneider tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schneider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruane or not. #TD#
Schneider manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schneider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Schneider trying to control but Ruane is working from the bottom.
Ruane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schneider content to stall in guard here.
Schneider stopping the sweep attempt from Ruane.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schneider seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Schneider is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schneider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ruane blocks a head kick by Schneider.
Schneider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?#CL#
Schneider has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Schneider manages to pull guard.
Ruane trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Schneider wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schneider wants to stand and escape but Ruane is having none of it. #T4#
Ruane preventing the sweep.
Schneider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Schneider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
SIlva tries for a takedown but Schneider circles away easily
and Schneider counters with a head kick.
SIlva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schneider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
SIlva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schneider being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIlva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SIlva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Schneider controls SIlva momentarily but SIlva frees himself.
SIlva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SIlva throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SIlva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SIlva postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it.
SIlva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
SIlva landing some decent shots from guard.
Schneider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
SIlva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
SIlva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Schneider makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
SIlva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schneider defends well and SIlva ends up having to push Schneider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo SIlva.
SIlva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schneider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schneider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
SIlva works over Schneider's head and body with a nice combination.
Schneider wants to clinch but SIlva slips to the side
and SIlva counters with a left and a right that stings Schneider. #T3#
SIlva lands a big head kick that sends Schneider to the canvas! SIlva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo SIlva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Janna throws a lazy head kick
and Schneider counters with a nice low kick that buckles Janna's knee momentarily.
Janna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Janna just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchneider.
Janna shoots in for a double leg but Schneider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Janna shoots in for a takedown but Schneider shows good takedown defense.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Janna.
Janna dives in and grabs Schneider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes down on Janna's head and hops out.
Janna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schneider defends well and Janna ends up having to push Schneider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Janna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schneider counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Janna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schneider jumps guard but Janna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schneider misses with some punches.
#TD#
Schneider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schneider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schneider is pulling down on Janna's head. It's preventing any offense from Janna, at least for the moment.#T1#
Janna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Janna advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider wants to control but Janna is keeping busy.
Janna controlling the pace.
Schneider controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Janna prevents Schneider from improving his position.
Schneider keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schneider has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Schneider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janna.
Schneider misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Janna closes the distance and clinches.
Janna is trying to pull guard but Schneider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Janna to keep the fight standing.
Schneider jumps guard but Janna stands there with Schneider around his waist. Schneider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Janna lands a right hand. #T4#
Janna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schneider is defending well.#TD#
Schneider has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Janna uses from the top position.
Schneider trying to control the position here.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janna is one step ahead there.
Janna being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schneider looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Schneider dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Janna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schneider defends it nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janna walks away with a smile on his face. Schneider gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janna dives in for a single leg takedown but Schneider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schneider avoids the head kick by Janna.
Schneider lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Schneider misses with a head kick.
Schneider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cody Janna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janna.
A little feinted left hand from Schneider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Janna.
Schneider throws a sloppy head kick and Janna moves out of range easily.
Janna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janna takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schneider. That's going to slow Janna down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janna.
Schneider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Janna moves out of range as Schneider throws a body kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schneider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janna crunches a lovely knee into Schneider's ribcage.
Schneider wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schneider is pressed up against the cage. Janna 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Janna.
Janna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schneider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Janna is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Janna rushes Schneider and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Janna can't get the takedown.
Schneider tries to pull guard but Janna holds him up against the cage and eventually Schneider drops back down to his feet.
Schneider misses with a punch to the body.
Janna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Schneider jumps into guard, dragging Janna to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schneider holds on and takes a little breather.
Janna looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Schneider is working an open guard so Janna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Schneider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Janna breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janna.
Janna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schneider avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneider stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zackary Schneider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schneider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Janna moves into the clinch successfully.
Janna controlling the action here for a moment.
Janna stalls. #TD#
Schneider jumps guard.
Janna postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it.
Janna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Schneider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Janna stopping the sweep attempt from Schneider.
Schneider seems keen to control Janna's posture.#ES#
Schneider manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Janna tries to pull guard but Schneider won't allow it.
Schneider can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Schneider gets control of Janna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schneider will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schneider holds on and takes a little breather.
Janna passes Schneider's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Schneider wants to control but Janna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schneider regains full guard. Nicely done.
Janna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schneider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schneider is controlling Janna's posture.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Schneider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schneider.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Janna clinches.
Janna jumps guard but Schneider stands there with Janna around his waist. Janna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Janna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Janna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janna is trying to drag Schneider to the mat but Schneider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Janna.#TD2#
Janna gets control of Schneider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Janna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Schneider decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Janna, up you get!
Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janna throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Schneider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Schneider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Star has Schneider up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Schneider pulls guard successfully.
Schneider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneider is trying to control the position but Star postures up. #SUB2#
Star drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schneider dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Star looking to control.
Schneider has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Star is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star trying to control the position.
Star is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Schneider trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Star managing to control the position.
Star looking for a sweep. Not yet Star, not yet. #SUB2#
Star escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schneider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schneider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Star is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Star wants to hit a switch here but Schneider passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Star there!
Star manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schneider is trying to control the action in half guard but Star is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Star kicks off Schneider and gets to his feet.
James Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Star.#T3##CL2#
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Schneider pulls guard effortlessly.
Schneider pulls Star in close to his closed guard and prevents Star from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schneider looking to control.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Star tries to pass.
Schneider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schneider is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Schneider wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
Star trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Schneider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Star pulls Schneider in close to prevent any damage.
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 Zackary Schneider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Star fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Star fails to land the takedown.
Star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schneider tries to avoid it but Star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schneider to the ground. Schneider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Star.#CL2#
Schneider tries to keep at a distance but Star has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schneider tries to land knees in the clinch but Star avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Star is trying to push Schneider away but Schneider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Schneider gets control of Star's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schneider will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zackary Schneider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Star is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schneider has Star pulled in close to control his posture.
Star looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schneider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Star can do to turn this around?
Schneider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider stops Star from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schneider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Schneider seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Star is trying to maintain the position but Schneider is very close to passing his half guard.
Star is concentrating on defense, preventing Schneider from advancing position. #T3#
Schneider stops Star from getting back to his feet.
Schneider seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Star trying to control but Schneider postures up.
Star wants to control the action here but instead Schneider manages to pass to full mount!
Star tries to hold on but Schneider pushes him away. #T4#
Star slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Star is concentrating on defense, preventing Schneider from advancing position.
Star is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schneider's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schneider's back!
Star is breathing heavily.
Schneider wants to escape the position.
Schneider tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schneider tries to hold on but Star pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneider is trying desperately to improve position.
Schneider is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Schneider dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Star dives in and grabs Schneider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes down on Star's head and hops out.
Star throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Star closes the distance and clinches.
Schneider managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
Star blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schneider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Star looking for a takedown.
Star has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schneider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zackary Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Star.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Schneider manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Star rushes Schneider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Star tries to land a knee to the head but Schneider blocks with his arms.
Schneider stops a takedown attempt from Star.
Star takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Schneider fails to pull guard.
Schneider tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schneider tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Star just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Schneider jumps guard and drags Star to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Star is looking to stand up but Schneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Star really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schneider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schneider trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Star trying to control the position here. #T2#
Schneider wants to get up but he can't break Star's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Star looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving. #T3#
Star wants to hit a switch here but Schneider passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Star there!
Star can't escape the position.
Star tries to control Schneider's body but Schneider pushes him off. Star squirms to his side and now Schneider has his back!
Star rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Star tries to roll over but Schneider keeps him under control.
Schneider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Star defending well though. #SUB#
Schneider trying to work for an americana but Star has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Schneider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackary Schneider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Schneider stands up from Star's guard - Schneider perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Schneider!
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