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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by On a boat -. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good elbows
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson ducks right into an uppercut from bananasplits.
Gustavsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bananasplits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bananasplits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson moves in looking to clinch but bananasplits pushes him off.
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch but bananasplits is avoiding it.
bananasplits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
bananasplits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustavsson sprawls well initially but bananasplits persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
bananasplits trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
bananasplits is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
bananasplits pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bananasplits looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bananasplits landing strikes from the mount and Gustavsson is in trouble!
Gustavsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustavsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
bananasplits lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
bananasplits working away from the top, dropping strikes.
bananasplits tries to control but Gustavsson wriggling away.
bananasplits looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gustavsson is working to get back to half guard.
bananasplits tries to control but Gustavsson wriggling away.
bananasplits scoring with strikes but Gustavsson is staying in there.
bananasplits working for a submission but Gustavsson is keeping him at bay.
bananasplits manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gustavsson to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in bananasplits's guard. Nice work there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! bananasplits looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. bananasplits looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from bananasplits!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bananasplits is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustavsson is defending well.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bananasplits working the head and body with strikes.
Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits wants to take a breather but Gustavsson is having none of it.
bananasplits wants to pass the guard but Gustavsson is defending well.
Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustavsson is looking to escape.
bananasplits is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
bananasplits trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
bananasplits 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bananasplits closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gustavsson did well to prevent bananasplits getting side control.
Gustavsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustavsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustavsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
bananasplits 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.
Gustavsson has his foot on bananasplits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bananasplits works his way back into a safe position though.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a solid left hand.
bananasplits trying to control but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
snoork bananasplits dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustavsson drops his hands momentarily and bananasplits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bananasplits swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustavsson.
bananasplits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
bananasplits scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
bananasplits bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
bananasplits misses with a few strikes there.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
bananasplits drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bananasplits is looking to take a break and control but Gustavsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a big elbow.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to his feet.
bananasplits tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gustavsson sneaks back into half guard.
Gustavsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
bananasplits controlling the action here.
Gustavsson is not content to let bananasplits control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep. bananasplits is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bananasplits is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustavsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bananasplits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustavsson sprawls well initially but bananasplits persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is staying active underneath bananasplits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustavsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bananasplits's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bananasplits's back!
Gustavsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but bananasplits has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
bananasplits rolls, trying to escape but Gustavsson keeps control of the position.
bananasplits is working hard here to advance position.
bananasplits is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
bananasplits showing good submission defense here.
snoork bananasplits overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, bananasplits has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
bananasplits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustavsson 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.
bananasplits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for bananasplits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Gustavsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson needs to keep his hands up - bananasplits had a free shot at his head there.
bananasplits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bananasplits throws a shot to the body.
Gustavsson doesn't manage to clinch there - bananasplits circles away.
bananasplits goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
bananasplits stuns Gustavsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as bananasplits lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustavsson doesn't seem phased though.
bananasplits shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gustavsson is trying to defend but bananasplits finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
bananasplits uses his free foot to push down on Gustavsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustavsson.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
bananasplits landing strikes from the mount.
bananasplits wants to take his opponent's back but Gustavsson doesn't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bananasplits lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
bananasplits breaks from Gustavsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, bananasplits cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gustavsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to escape the mount but bananasplits keeps good control and instead manages to take Gustavsson's back.
bananasplits working for the choke.
Gustavsson trying to get back to his feet but bananasplits is in full control for now.
That's two 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.
Gustavsson breaks bananasplits's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bananasplits wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
bananasplits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavsson is one step ahead there.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but bananasplits is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bananasplits lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustavsson off the cage and back into rage.
bananasplits looks to land a combination but Gustavsson avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
bananasplits tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustavsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bananasplits somewhat.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson scores a takedown into full mount!
bananasplits tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustavsson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
bananasplits lands a nice shot that snaps Gustavsson's head back.
bananasplits takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustavsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustavsson.
bananasplits swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustavsson.
bananasplits lands with a shot to the body.
bananasplits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustavsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with bananasplits, pushing him back against the cage.
bananasplits drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustavsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch but bananasplits is avoiding it.
bananasplits misses with a takedown attempt - Gustavsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustavsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustavsson's head.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gustavsson moves in looking to clinch but bananasplits pushes him off.
Gustavsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bananasplits lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
bananasplits punishes Gustavsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustavsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to snoork bananasplits.
I think bananasplits 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
snoork bananasplits wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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