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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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