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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Bornovich (ranked 6397 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Snyder (ranked 4050 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikael Bornovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bornovich tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bornovich tries to break free but Snyder pushes him back against the cage.
Bornovich could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Snyder on the inside.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Snyder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Snyder stalling the fight.
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyder takes a swing at Bornovich's ribcage but misses.
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snyder lands with a right to the head.
Bornovich is trying to push Snyder away but Snyder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snyder lands a nice uppercut.
Bornovich avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Snyder is leaning against Bornovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder misses with a knee strike.
Bornovich is looking for a takedown.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snyder wants the takedown. Bornovich is fighting it off but Snyder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bornovich's guard against the cage.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornovich trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bornovich wants to sweep here but Snyder controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bornovich working for a triangle but Snyder defends it easily.
Snyder forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Snyder there.
Snyder not doing much here.
Bornovich wants to get back to full guard.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snyder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bornovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bornovich looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snyder stalling.
Bornovich tries to roll over but Snyder keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bornovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bornovich throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Bornovich misses with a body shot
and Snyder counters by clinching up.
Snyder missing with knees to the body.
Bornovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snyder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snyder stops a takedown attempt from Bornovich.
Snyder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snyder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snyder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snyder manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder controlling the position from side mount.
Snyder working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Snyder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bornovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snyder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lull in the action here as Snyder stalls from top position.
Snyder has knee on belly momentarily but Bornovich bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snyder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snyder controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snyder.
Kyle Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bornovich is trying to maintain the position but Snyder is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Bornovich is looking to counter the offense by Snyder and move into the clinch.
Snyder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snyder digs a right hand underneath Bornovich's ribcage. Bornovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bornovich can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Bornovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bornovich is trying to defend but Snyder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bornovich tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Snyder manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyder working Bornovich over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snyder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snyder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bornovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snyder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bornovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bornovich avoids the body shot from Snyder.
Snyder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bornovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder has managed to clinch.
Snyder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Bornovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder.
Snyder forces Bornovich back against the cage and clinches.
Snyder missing with knees to the body.
Bornovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bornovich regains guard.
Snyder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snyder content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bornovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snyder is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snyder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bornovich quickly recovers to half guard.
Snyder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bornovich gets back to full guard.
Bornovich working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snyder stopping the sweep attempt from Bornovich.
Bornovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bornovich avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snyder is trying to ground and pound but Bornovich uses the momentary lack of control by Snyder to regain half guard.
Snyder is taking a breather. Bornovich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snyder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bornovich wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snyder drops an elbow to the side of Bornovich's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder controlling the action here.
Bornovich kicks Snyder off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Snyder!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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