PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 1086 p4p, 879 weight class) and Fred Schneider (ranked 123 p4p, 103 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hall
vs
Schneider

188 cm
21
280
7 - 2 - 0

192 cm
28
265
6 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sakura Style
UNDEFEATED

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.

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.