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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Snider (ranked 4779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alvarez (ranked 3214 p4p, 0 weight class). Trenton Snider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snider
vs
Alvarez

172 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trenton Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Snider lands with a slapping head kick.
Snider moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Snider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Snider avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez cracks Snider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Snider moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snider.
Nice defenses there by Snider.
Snider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Snider.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Snider ducks under and follows up with a left that Snider also avoids with ease.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Snider throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Snider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Snider.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Snider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snider seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Snider misses its target.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez looks winded!
Snider misses with a body shot.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Snider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Snider feinted with a counter takedown.
Hector Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Snider moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Snider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snider takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snider gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snider wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Snider is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Snider is controlling him well.

Snider is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snider controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snider is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Snider throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Snider counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
Snider trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Snider could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Snider is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.

Snider is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand

and Snider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snider keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Snider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
As Alvarez tries to get set, Snider tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Snider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Hector Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Snider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Snider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Snider ducked under it nicely.
Hector Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a hook but Snider blocks it.
As Alvarez tries to get set, Snider tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Snider throws a body shot but no joy.
Snider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snider tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Snider's head but Snider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez throws a hook but Snider avoids it easily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.

Nice combo by Alvarez! Oh, that's hurt him - Snider falls to the canvas and Alvarez follows him into side control.

Snider is rocked!

It looks like Trenton Snider has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alvarez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Snider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Snider ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Snider's head back.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Snider ducks under and follows up with a left that Snider also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Snider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Snider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trenton Snider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snider dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Snider saw that one coming.
Snider is looking to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snider tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Snider wants to clinch.
No luck for Snider with that takedown attempt.
Snider seems to have got his legs back now.
Snider moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snider under the eye.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Snider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Snider tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snider slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Snider's head but Snider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snider attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snider dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Snider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snider.
Snider half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Snider lands with a slapping head kick.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a right hand that Snider ducks under and follows up with a left that Snider also avoids with ease.
Snider misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snider shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez pushes Snider off looking to stand but Snider dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez is not content to let Snider control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trenton Snider's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snider tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Snider avoids it well.
Snider tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Snider gets a clinch.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Snider has him pinned against the cage.
Snider lands a knee to the body.
Snider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Snider stalls.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Snider has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Snider breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Snider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snider.
Alvarez letting Snider take a breather here.
Snider is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Snider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snider is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snider has his back to the cage.
Snider stalling the fight.
Snider leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trenton Snider.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snider.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Snider shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Snider defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Snider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Snider tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
Alvarez throws a hook but Snider avoids it easily.
Snider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snider.
Snider dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Snider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Snider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snider is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvarez.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Snider moved out of range.
Snider drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez misses with a combination

so Snider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snider slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Snider dives into side control.
Hector Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pushes Snider away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Snider gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Snider controls the position from side control.
Snider trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Alvarez.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Alvarez!