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Event:
CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Schneider connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Schneider misses its intended target.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider staying out of range there.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Schneider is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.#SUB2#
Hall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schneider to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schneider pulls down on the head and he's put Hall to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Schneider throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.
Schneider slips a jab and a cross from King.
Schneider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schneider.
King is looking to counter punch.
King connects with a jab.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Schneider misses.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Ironopolis that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
Schneider misses with a body shot.
Schneider misses the shot to the body. #T1##KD#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schneider sprawling to the canvas! Schneider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
#ROC#Schneider is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fred Schneider has been cut.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneider.
Schneider throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Schneider out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! King is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lenny King!
Lenny King retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Lenny King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 582
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Schneider looks to land a right hand but Orochi moved out of range.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orochi ducks right into an uppercut from Schneider.
Orochi lands a head kick!
Orochi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Orochi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schneider cracks Orochi with a nice body shot.
Orochi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schneider jumps guard but Orochi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Schneider.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schneider scores with a shot to the side of Orochi's head.
Schneider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schneider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orochi is breathing heavily.
Schneider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orochi misses with a knee to the head.
Schneider lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Schneider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orochi being controlled against the cage.
Schneider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orochi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orochi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Schneider.
Schneider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Orochi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schneider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orochi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orochi tries to land a knee to the head but Schneider blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Schneider jumps guard and drags Orochi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Orochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orochi has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.
Schneider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi can't keep his opponent in guard - Schneider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Orochi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schneider pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Schneider swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Schneider!
A very excited looking Fred Schneider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schneider counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Schneider counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.#TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson prevents Schneider from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Schneider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!#SUB#
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Schneider looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schneider is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Schneider keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Schneider has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Schneider gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Schneider!
A relieved looking Fred Schneider thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nicholas lands with a straight right. Schneider didn't see that one coming.
Nicholas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Schneider.
Schneider scores with a shot to the body.
Nicholas cracks Schneider with an open hand slap.
Schneider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicholas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicholas.
Schneider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schneider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Nicholas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schneider sprawling to the canvas! Schneider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicholas finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Schneider darts in and clinches Nicholas up against the cage.#TD2#
Nicholas jumps into guard, dragging Schneider to the mat.
Schneider controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schneider is looking to advance position but Nicholas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Schneider is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nicholas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schneider tries to lock up and control but Nicholas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Nicholas 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 tries to hold on but Nicholas postures up.
Schneider sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Schneider gets back to full guard.
Nicholas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicholas is aware though and is defending well.
Nicholas trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Nicholas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nicholas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nicholas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas being controlled here, momentarily.
Schneider stands and throws Nicholas's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Nicholas tries to escape back to his feet but Schneider has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Nicholas's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Nicholas is tapping! Schneider saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Schneider!
Fred Schneider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 558
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Schneider closes the distance and clinches.
Schneider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Potter has been cut.#TD2#
Schneider pulls guard. #SUB2#
Schneider looking for a triangle here. Potter is fighting it but it looks tight! Schneider pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Potter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fred Schneider!
After winning the bout, Fred Schneider thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneider.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Schneider moved away.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schneider wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneider is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Schneider jumps guard.
#T1#
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Schneider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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. #REVB##T2#
Schneider tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Schneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schneider sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schneider looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Nelson tries to hold on but Schneider postures up.
Schneider wants to take his opponent's back but Nelson doesn't allow it.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schneider controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Schneider.#SUB2#
Schneider is looking for the choke from the back position but Nelson is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Schneider dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schneider at a distance.
#CL#
Nelson clinches.
Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneider leaning against his opponent.
Schneider lands an uppercut.
Schneider taking a breather.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Schneider decides to pull guard.
Nelson trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schneider trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Schneider blocks nicely.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schneider's guard. #REVR#
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Schneider looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Schneider is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Schneider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schneider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schneider is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schneider 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.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schneider is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Schneider moves nicely into side control.
Schneider works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schneider controlling from mount.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Schneider working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nelson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Schneider off and cradles Nelson's limp body as Schneider celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Schneider!
During a confident post fight interview, Fred Schneider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
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. #CL#
Schneider has closed the distance and engaged Yajaw in a clinch.
#BC#
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 #CL#
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.#BC#
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
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. #CL2#
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.
#CL#
Yajaw gets tackled into the cage by Schneider. Schneider maintains the clinch. #BC#
Schneider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
Schneider has Yajaw up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Yajaw seems to be working for a kimura but Schneider defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Yajaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
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!#R2#
Yajaw fails to land the takedown.#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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. #CL#
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.
#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
Schneider takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Yajaw breaks the clinch.
#CL#
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!#R3#
Yajaw misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
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.#CL#
Schneider gets a clinch.
Schneider stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
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.#CL#
Schneider forces Yajaw back against the cage and clinches.
Schneider leaning against his opponent.
Yajaw misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
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.#CL#
Schneider clinches up against the cage.
Schneider stalling the fight.
#BC#
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.#T2#
Schneider lands with a straight right. Yajaw didn't see that one coming.#CL#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
Schneider moves into the clinch.
Schneider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
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 #CL#
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
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!#CL#
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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Event:
SFC Creator Tourney Rd 1
Date: Feb 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yajaw shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yajaw was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yajaw working the head and body with strikes.
Schneider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yajaw working away.
Yajaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schneider keeps working.
Yajaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schneider tries to bench press Yajaw off him but Yajaw keeps the position.
Schneider regains half guard.
Yajaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yajaw.
Schneider is refusing to be controlled, as Yajaw sits in half guard.
Yajaw lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Schneider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schneider can't keep his opponent in guard - Yajaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yajaw working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yajaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yajaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schneider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yajaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yajaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yajaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yajaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Schneider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yajaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yajaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schneider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yajaw preventing the sweep.
Yajaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #REVB#
Yajaw tries to get to full guard but Schneider has control of the leg. #T3#
Yajaw won't allow Schneider to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yajaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Schneider sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yajaw tries to roll over but Schneider keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yajaw looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schneider passes into side control!
Yajaw sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
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.
Schneider looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Schneider is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yajaw wants to control but Schneider passes into side.
Schneider trying to control the action but Yajaw is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider tries to advance to mount but Yajaw denies him.
Yajaw is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Yajaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Schneider clinches.
Schneider trying to control the position but instead, Yajaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schneider into the cage.
Schneider stalling against the cage.
Yajaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Schneider has double underhooks.
Yajaw being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Schneider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider prevents the takedown attempt.
Schneider avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Schneider.
Yajaw shoots in for a double leg but Schneider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneider wants to counter the offense by Yajaw and move into the clinch position.
Yajaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Yajaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Schneider darts in and clinches Yajaw up against the cage.
Yajaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schneider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Schneider has closed the distance and engaged Yajaw in a clinch.
Yajaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yajaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schneider is defending well.
Yajaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schneider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Schneider instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Schneider clinches with his opponent.
Yajaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schneider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Schneider clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schneider - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Schneider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schneider pushes Yajaw up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schneider is pushing Yajaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Schneider gets underhooks to prevent Yajaw's takedown attempt.
Schneider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schneider slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Schneider.
Yajaw darts in looking for a takedown but Schneider gets double underhooks and turns Yajaw into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Schneider.
Schneider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Schneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yajaw is defended easily by Schneider.#T4##CL2#
Schneider darts in and clinches Yajaw up against the cage.
Yajaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Schneider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yajaw 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.
Yajaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Schneider manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schneider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yajaw up against the cage.
Schneider slowing the pace effectively.
Fred Schneider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yajaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schneider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yajaw is looking to clinch but Schneider is avoiding it.
Schneider steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yajaw.#CL2#
Schneider rushes Yajaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Schneider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yajaw shoots in for a takedown but Schneider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schneider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yajaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Yajaw dives in and grabs Schneider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes down on Yajaw's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Yajaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider leaves Yajaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schneider steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yajaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yajaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schneider's guard.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Yajaw from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yajaw looking to pass the guard.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yajaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yajaw pushes down on Schneider's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Yajaw 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.
Schneider gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Yajaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Schneider is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Schneider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yajaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yajaw wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Schneider is pulling down on Yajaw's head to control his posture. #T3#
Yajaw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schneider's head.#SUB2#
Schneider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yajaw forces his way into half guard.
Schneider trying to control from the bottom.
Schneider tries to get to full guard but Yajaw has control of the leg.
Schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yajaw.
Yajaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Yajaw not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Yajaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schneider gets back to full guard.
Yajaw is working Schneider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yajaw working some strikes from top position.
Yajaw distracts Schneider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schneider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yajaw wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Yajaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocko Yajaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yajaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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