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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Snow (ranked 5289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Navarrete (ranked 3179 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bart Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Navarrete!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarrete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarrete fails with the takedown.
Navarrete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarrete somewhat.
Snow is looking to counter the offense by Navarrete and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Navarrete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarrete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Bart Snow has been cut.
Snow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bart Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Navarrete.
Navarrete gets a clinch.
Navarrete'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.
Navarrete is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Snow can't fight it off and eventually Navarrete manages to take the fight to the floor. Snow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Navarrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarrete tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom.
Snow controls Navarrete momentarily but Navarrete frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navarrete works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Navarrete performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Navarrete with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snow trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Snow tries to hold on but Navarrete postures up.
Snow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Navarrete scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Snow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snow is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Snow wants to control but Navarrete is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Navarrete has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Navarrete avoids the attempt from Snow to control.
Navarrete with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Navarrete cracks Snow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarrete looking to secure an arm triangle but Snow defends it well.
Snow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Navarrete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Snow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Navarrete on that attempt.
Snow tries to counter with a takedown but Navarrete is quick to defend against it.
Navarrete looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow is looking to counter the offense by Navarrete and move into the clinch.
Navarrete shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarrete counters with a body kick.
Navarrete fails with a takedown attempt.
Bart Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Navarrete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarrete fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow throws a big counter combination but Navarrete scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarrete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Navarrete has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarrete tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
Navarrete has Snow pressed against the cage, preventing Snow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Navarrete can't get the takedown.
Navarrete goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snow prevents it.
Snow pulls guard successfully.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trevor Navarrete has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Navarrete defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Navarrete has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarrete lands a couple of good shots and Snow has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Snow trying to control the position but Navarrete manages to sink in the hooks.
Snow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snow tries to roll but Navarrete sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control the hands but Navarrete won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Snow's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Navarrete working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Snow is in bad spot here.
Navarrete gets his hands free as Snow looks to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarrete punches Snow on the ear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Navarrete biding his time, controlling Snow.
Navarrete is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Navarrete gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Navarrete gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Navarrete apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Navarrete closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Navarrete.
Navarrete goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snow prevents it.
Navarrete jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarrete is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snow wants to stand but Navarrete is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Navarrete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Snow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Snow stuffs the takedown.
Navarrete changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Navarrete manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow slaps away a takedown attempt from Navarrete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bart Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Navarrete.
Navarrete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snow sprawls well. Snow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Navarrete gets slowly back to his feet.
Trevor Navarrete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Navarrete moved out of range nicely.
Bart Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarrete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Navarrete shoots in but no luck this time.
Navarrete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Navarrete will be more careful next time no doubt.
Navarrete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Navarrete or perhaps it was just good defense by Snow, which made it look bad.
Snow throws a right and a left that Navarrete avoids nicely.
Navarrete is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Navarrete moves into range and clinches up with Snow.
Navarrete goes for a takedown attempt but Snow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete shoots in and gets a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarrete manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow stands and steps away. Navarrete gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Navarrete moves out of range as Snow strikes.
Navarrete forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Snow pulls guard effortlessly.
Navarrete wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to control the position but Navarrete postures up.
Navarrete pushing down on Snow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Navarrete is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Navarrete's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snow is looking for a triangle here but Navarrete uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Navarrete controlling the position from side mount.
Navarrete works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bart Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Navarrete is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarrete tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snow's legs.
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 Bart Snow.
I think Navarrete has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Navarrete!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
33% |
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