PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konuhov comes into the arena with Art of War blaring out of the sound system. Schneider has chosen What Would David Schneider Do? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Konuhov
vs
Schneider

179 cm
29
168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konuhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konuhov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schneider's waist but Schneider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konuhov off to one side.
Schneider shoots in for a double leg but Konuhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konuhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Schneider tries to sprawl out of it but Konuhov 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Konuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konuhov throws a body punch but Schneider moves out of range.
Konuhov shoots in for a takedown but Schneider shows good takedown defense.
Schneider has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Schneider goes for a double leg but Konuhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Konuhov continues to drive forward.
Konuhov has Schneider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schneider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Konuhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konuhov throws a strike but Schneider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Konuhov keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.
Konuhov is trying to control the position but Schneider postures up.
Schneider trying to control but Konuhov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider postures up.
Schneider is stalling in the full guard.

David Schneider has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schneider shoots in looking for a takedown. Konuhov tries to sprawl out of it but Schneider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konuhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schneider or perhaps it was just good defense by Konuhov, which made it look bad.
Konuhov dives in and grabs Schneider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes down on Konuhov's head and hops out.
Schneider shoots in but no luck this time.
Konuhov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schneider is defended easily by Konuhov.

Schneider shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Konuhov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schneider working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider working the head and body with strikes.
Schneider misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konuhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schneider wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Konuhov regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schneider lands a nice short elbow.
Konuhov is looking to improve his position.
Konuhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schneider preventing the sweep.
Schneider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schneider trying to control but Konuhov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Konuhov's head.
Schneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konuhov controlling Schneider's posture.
Schneider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schneider is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Konuhov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Konuhov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schneider puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Schneider there.
Schneider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Konuhov is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schneider looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneider performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Konuhov wants to improve his position but Schneider is controlling well.
Schneider seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Konuhov wants to control the action here but instead Schneider manages to pass to full mount!
Schneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schneider with a couple of short strikes.

Schneider looking to secure an arm triangle but Konuhov defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konuhov working to try and regain half guard.
Schneider landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Schneider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Konuhov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schneider was covering up waiting for the punch and Konuhov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.

Konuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konuhov is one step ahead there.
David Schneider has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Konuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konuhov throws a strike but Schneider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schneider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schneider stands up over Konuhov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Konuhov tries to strike from the bottom.
Konuhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Konuhov, not yet.
Schneider postures up and lands a big shot to Konuhov's brow.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Konuhov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneider drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schneider jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schneider preventing the sweep.
Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Konuhov is retaining full guard.
Konuhov keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.
Schneider engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schneider scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konuhov working a defensive guard here.

Konuhov has his feet on Schneider's thighs here. He's pushed Schneider off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schneider screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Konuhov!
Fedor Konuhov made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.