Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Princip.
Princip has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Snorten moves into range and clinches up with Princip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Princip blocking some punches.
Snorten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Snorten is working for takedown but Princip is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip is leaning against Snorten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Princip.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Princip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Snorten has hold of one of Princip's legs. Princip is fighting the takedown attempt but Snorten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Snorten off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Princip throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snorten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Snorten's head and hops out.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Snorten catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Princip's hands.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
A combination from Snorten does no damage.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Princip stuns Snorten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Snorten jabs at Princip's body.
Princip lands with a cross.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Princip.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Princip misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip connects with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snorten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Princip sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Jab from Princip.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten misses with a leg kick
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten slips under a jab from Princip.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten dips to his left and cracks Princip with an uppercut!
Princip tries to bum rush Snorten with a series of wild strikes but Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snorten misses the jab.
Princip scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Princip punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Princip's ribs.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.#T3#
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Snorten feinted with a counter takedown.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Princip moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Snorten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Princip cracks Snorten with a nice body shot.#T4#
Snorten gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snorten has Princip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Princip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snorten motions for Princip to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snorten stuns Princip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Princip lands.
Snorten swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a good cross that connects.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snorten.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Princip throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten looks for a takedown but Princip sprawls well.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Nice uppercut there from Princip.
Princip thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Princip cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Snorten.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip lands with a nice combination. Snorten backs away looking to recover.
Snorten throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Snorten clobbers Princip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
Princip scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Good shot there by Princip.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.#T4#
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Snorten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands with a straight right. Snorten didn't see that one coming.
Snorten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Princip lands the left hand.
Princip lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
A very excited looking Louis Princip made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Stevenson misses the jab.
Snorten feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Snorten tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Stevenson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Snorten is trying to ground and pound but Stevenson uses the momentary lack of control by Snorten to regain half guard. #ES#
Stevenson kicks Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Snorten checks it #TD2#
and Snorten decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Snorten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snorten. #T2#
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snorten prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR#
Snorten wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him. #T3#
Stevenson wants to stand but Snorten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Snorten seems keen to control Stevenson's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snorten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Snorten is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson working away.
Snorten is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Stevenson decides to stand back up.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snorten slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevenson slips a jab from Snorten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snorten with a nice calf kick.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten misses the jab.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snorten is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR#
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorten is on top in guard. #REVB#
Snorten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Snorten's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snorten.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Snorten drags him back down.
Snorten misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Stevenson prevents Snorten from improving position.
Snorten lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Snorten throws a strike aimed at the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson avoids it well.
Snorten with the ground and pound but Stevenson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Snorten is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snorten stops Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snorten counters with a nice body shot.
Snorten sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Snorten slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.#T1#
Stevenson walks into a straight right hand from Snorten.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Stevenson cracks Snorten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
And Snorten tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Snorten motions for Stevenson to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Snorten. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
Snorten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snorten.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Snorten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten lands a jab.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Stevenson lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Stevenson. #TD2#
Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.

Stevenson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Stevenson kicks off Snorten and gets to his feet.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Stevenson works over Snorten's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snorten swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson cracks Snorten with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten looks for the body kick but Stevenson saw that one coming.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson with a jab.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snorten.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stevenson prevents Snorten from moving into mount.
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten misses with the ground and pound.
Stevenson tries to escape but Snorten is in control.
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Snorten wants to take a breather but Stevenson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snorten.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Snorten keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Stevenson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Snorten is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten. #BC#
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Snorten's ribs.
Stevenson lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snorten scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Snorten is rocked!
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snorten is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson cracks Snorten with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Snorten falls to his knees and Stevenson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
Adonis Stevenson is the new welterweight champion!
Adonis Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Snorten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snorten swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Snorten scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snorten working away.
Jefferson is looking for a sweep.
Jefferson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jefferson wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy.
Snorten working over Jefferson with some ground and pound. Jefferson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back.
Snorten throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson is looking to control Snorten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Snorten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snorten working over Jefferson with some ground and pound. Jefferson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snorten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snorten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snorten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jefferson actively working from the bottom here.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Jefferson's hands, connecting with Jefferson's forehead.#SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jefferson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jefferson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
Jefferson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorten trying to control from half guard but Jefferson is working away.
Snorten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Jefferson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Snorten there.
Snorten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jefferson wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jefferson trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up.
Jefferson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snorten winds up and cracks Jefferson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jefferson is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Jefferson has hold of Snorten's hands but Snorten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jefferson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jefferson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snorten 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.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snorten lands a front kick.
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snorten dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Jefferson throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.#T1#
Jefferson moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Jefferson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snorten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snorten throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Snorten slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten blocks a jab.#TD#
Snorten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snorten is in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Snorten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson controls Snorten momentarily but Snorten frees himself. #T2#
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten advances position into side control!
Snorten looks up at the clock and then as Jefferson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snorten smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jefferson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snorten connects with a decent elbow.
Snorten landing strikes.
Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jefferson to see if he's OK.
Jefferson tries to buck Snorten off but Snorten is having none of it.
Jefferson is holding Snorten down, trying to stall.
Snorten scoring with punches from side control.
Snorten working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jefferson some visible discomfort.
Snorten landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Jefferson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snorten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Snorten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Jefferson is rocked!
Snorten unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jefferson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Snorten celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako fails to land with a series of punches.
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Snorten moves into range and clinches up with Jako.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten. #TD#
Snorten tightens his grip and picks Jako up, before dumping him to the ground. Jako manages to land in guard.
Jako wants to get back to his feet but Snorten is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorten pushing down on Jako's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snorten throws a strike but Jako avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten stops Jako from standing up.
Snorten postures up and lands a big shot to Jako's brow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten. #T1#
Jako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jako has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Jako manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snorten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jako avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jako.
Jako tries to counter with a clinch but Snorten shakes him off and moves away.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snorten misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jako sprawls well. Jako wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
Jako scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jako moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Snorten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jako wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khru Jako is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Jako is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Snorten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jako connects with a body shot.#T3#
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten misses the jab.
Jako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Jako slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jako wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Jako moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten sets himself, and Jako steps forward looking for the clinch! Snorten avoids it this time.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten misses with the body kick
and Jako counters with an inside leg kick.
Jako throws a head kick but Snorten moves out of range. #T4#
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Jako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jako moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jako has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jako scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Jako closes the distance and pushes Snorten back into the cage.
Jako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Jako shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jako misses with a body punch.
Jako tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jako misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khru Jako will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jako scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Jako's defenses.
Jako throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Jako checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jako sprawls and moves away.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Khru Jako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten moves forwards but Jako connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Jako counters with a good low kick that Snorten was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
enabling Jako to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Snorten closes the distance and pushes Jako back into the cage.
Snorten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jako prevents it. #T1#
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jako is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Jako on the inside.
Jako lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snorten blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Snorten breaks from the clinch.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
A jab from Snorten misses. #CL2#
Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Jako.
Jako lands a good knee to the midsection. Snorten won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jako tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snorten avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jako.
A short right from Jako. #T2#
Nice body punch from Jako.
Jako trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Jako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako digs a right hand into Snorten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snorten's gas tank.
Jako lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jako throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jako lands an elbow inside that Snorten shrugs off.
A short right from Jako on the inside. #ROC2#Snorten is rocked!
Jako is working Snorten over against the cage.
Oh Snorten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jako lands a nice uppercut.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snorten blocks it with crossed arms.
Jako has Snorten pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Snorten is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jako - that's hurt Snorten badly! Oh, another knee lands and Snorten is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Snorten doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Khru Jako!
Khru Jako decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten misses with a straight left.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves away from the strike by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to clinch there but Snorten circles away.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A Zoo's hands.
A nice combination there by Snorten.
Snorten lands with a straight right. A Zoo didn't see that one coming.
Snorten misses with a hook. A Zoo ducked under it nicely.
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten tests A Zoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick lands for A Zoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Snorten takes a swing at A Zoo's ribcage but misses.
A Zoo slips a straight right by Snorten.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A Zoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A Zoo throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
A Zoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#A Zoo is rocked!
Nice body kick from Snorten.
Oh A Zoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo seems to have got his legs back now.
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten cracks A Zoo with a hook to the temple - A Zoo is on wobbly legs here! Snorten swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! A Zoo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Snorten wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Aleksy is out of range.
Aleksy misses with a body kick.
Aleksy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aleksy has knocked Snorten down with a huge combo! Aleksy steps away and waves a wobbly Snorten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Aleksy falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Aleksy has one foot on Snorten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten takes a swing at Aleksy's ribcage but misses.
Snorten lands a jab to Aleksy's midsection.#CL#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Snorten.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Aleksy's head.
Aleksy gets underhooks to prevent Snorten's takedown attempt.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Snorten gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Aleksy's head but Aleksy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aleksy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Aleksy misses the shot to the body.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL#
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Snorten against the ropes.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Aleksy on the inside.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Aleksy back against the ropes. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch.
Aleksy connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Snorten against the ropes.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
Aleksy digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Snorten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aleksy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Aleksy counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksy misses with a combination
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy shoots in for a takedown but Snorten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksy throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aleksy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aleksy wants to stand but Snorten is controlling the position.
Aleksy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aleksy wants to sweep here but Snorten controlling him for the moment.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Aleksy keeps moving. #T3#
Aleksy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snorten connects with a couple of short punches.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aleksy's head.
Aleksy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aleksy's guard.
Snorten is nestled in close to Aleksy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aleksy trying to control here.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aleksy tries to kick Snorten off but Snorten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Aleksy's hands, connecting with Aleksy's forehead.
Snorten winds up and cracks Aleksy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Aleksy's temple.
Snorten is trying to control the action in half guard but Aleksy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Aleksy's temple.
Snorten 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.
Aleksy is trying to control but can't.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy manages to get to full guard.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aleksy is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleksy circles away.
Aleksy misses with the combination.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aleksy cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
Aleksy defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Aleksy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy jabs Snorten right on the nose. Snorten blinks but takes it well.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten catches Aleksy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aleksy throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Aleksy cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1##KD#
Aleksy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snorten sprawling to the canvas! Snorten rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aleksy finish him?! #ROC#Snorten is rocked!
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?
Aleksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksy.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aleksy.
Snorten throws a jab when Aleksy was well out of range.
Aleksy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Snorten drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Aleksy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Snorten's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
A victorious Tytus Aleksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Warror is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Warror misses.
Warror attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A short right from Warror.
Warror gets underhooks to prevent Snorten's takedown attempt.
Warror tries to work over Snorten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warror prevents the takedown attempt.
Snorten blocking some punches.
Warror blocks a body shot from Snorten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
A short left from Warror. #BC#
Warror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten feints the counter takedown.
Snorten lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Snorten instigates a clinch.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Snorten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Warror lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
It appears Warror was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warror lands a nice looking body kick.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warror throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Warror throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snorten looks to land a strike but Warror avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten lands a couple of digs.
Snorten postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warror is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snorten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
That's time! Warror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Warror's body. Warror takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Warror counters with a good low kick that Snorten was not able to check.
A left lands for Snorten.
Warror connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Snorten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warror avoids the body shot from Snorten.
A jab from Warror misses.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Warror is looking to counter punch.
Warror staying out of range there.
Warror feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
Warror is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Snorten feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Warror thumps Snorten with a low kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snorten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Warror.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Warror throws a one two combo. #KD#
Warror drops Snorten with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Snorten looks back up at him and smiles so Warror waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Snorten is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror scores with a body shot.
Snorten is still on wobbly legs! Can Warror finish him?
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Warror gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Warror!
Paul Warror decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN King's Road
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby wants to clinch but Snorten slips to the side
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crosby slips under a jab from Snorten.
Crosby with a hook.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Snorten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snorten is working for takedown but Crosby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crosby prevents the takedown attempt.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Snorten lands a left hand.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Snorten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby wants to stall.
Snorten misses with the head strike. #BC#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Crosby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snorten misses with a hook.#T2#
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Snorten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby slips a jab from Snorten.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Snorten pushes him away.
Crosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crosby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Snorten!
Crosby slips a straight right by Snorten.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Snorten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crosby misses the jab.
Crosby scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Snorten tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
No joy there for Snorten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Crosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Snorten feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby unleashes a big counter combination but Snorten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Snorten clinches up with Crosby and pushes him back against the ropes.
Snorten is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten looking for a takedown.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Crosby looking to stall. #TD#
Snorten tightens his grip and picks Crosby up, before dumping him to the ground. Crosby manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten postures up.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
Crosby looking to control.
Crosby keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass. #T1#
Crosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten 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.
Crosby keeps trying to improve his position.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snorten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crosby looking to control.
Crosby pulls Snorten in close to his closed guard and prevents Snorten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
Snorten postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Snorten won't allow Crosby to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crosby is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Snorten postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby is trying to keep Snorten in close.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten landing some decent shots from guard.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crosby is keeping the position for now.
Crosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Snorten lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Crosby managing to control the position. #T4#
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten lands a couple of digs.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten pushes down on Crosby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Crosby is rocked!
Snorten is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Crosby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Snorten fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Crosby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Snorten! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten made sure to mention his sponsor, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 433
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.#CL#
Snorten has managed to clinch.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #TD#
Snorten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snorten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Snorten is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snorten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snorten works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Snorten any problems.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Snorten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Snorten blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten blocks the strikes from Johnson. #T1#
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
Snorten drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snorten postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Johnson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Johnson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
After the big win, Rip Snorten made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CFC 426
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Trujillo is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snorten.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trujillo wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
A punch combination from Trujillo misses.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Snorten.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Trujillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trujillo with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trujillo.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snorten moves forwards but Trujillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Jab, jab by Trujillo - just one landing.
Snorten looks to throw a body kick
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Trujillo.
Trujillo walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten looks for the body kick but Trujillo saw that one coming.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Trujillo lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Trujillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trujillo moves forwards but Snorten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten is looking to slow Trujillo down with leg kicks.
Trujillo lands a nice hook to Snorten's body. Snorten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Trujillo moves out of range.
Snorten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trujillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Snorten lands a jab to the nose.
Trujillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trujillo jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten drops his hands momentarily and Trujillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Trujillo finds it's target.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Trujillo blocks the leg kick.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Trujillo throws a big counter combination but Snorten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trujillo slips under a jab.#T4#
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Trujillo saw it coming and moves away.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Trujillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Donk. Trujillo catches Snorten right on the button with a cross.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorten lands a two punch combo.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trujillo misses with a body shot
letting Snorten counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.#TD#
Trujillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snorten!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trujillo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trujillo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Snorten is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Snorten is rocked!
Check out the look on Trujillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Snorten is still in real trouble! Can Trujillo finish him?
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trujillo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Snorten is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trujillo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Trujillo!
Our winner, Dominic Trujillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens has a takedown stuffed.
Snorten tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Valens swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Snorten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valens.
Snorten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valens avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValens.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Valens misses.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens takes one on the button.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Valens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Valens.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens blocks a leg kick.
Snorten works over Valens's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Valens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valens's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Valens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten scores with a nice body kick.
Valens walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Valens blocks a jab.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Valens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snorten's guard.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten is trying to hold Valens in close to prevent damage but Valens has managed to pass into half guard.
Valens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Snorten gets back to full guard.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorten has wrist control.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valens lands a couple of digs.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snorten looking to control.
Valens stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Valens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snorten's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valens wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet. #T4#
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valens wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens landing some decent shots from guard.
Snorten is trying to control the position but Valens postures up.
Valens tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorten is retaining full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Snorten.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Valens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten misses with a combination
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens lands a slapping body shot.
Valens looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range. #T1#
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Valens moved away.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valens is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snorten but Snorten pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Snorten tries to sprawl but Valens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snorten gets back to full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valens stands up over Snorten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Snorten wants to sweep here but Valens controlling him for the moment.
Snorten trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens lands a decent punch to the body there.#T3#
Valens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Valens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten is looking to advance position but Valens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Snorten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
BOOM! Valens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valens controlling his opponent.
Valens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Snorten hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snorten can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snorten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valens trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snorten wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Snorten throws a lazy body kick
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valens counters with a right hand to the body.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Snorten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Snorten swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valens! But no joy.
Valens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Valens ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Snorten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valens swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valens counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snorten misses the jab.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snorten's head backwards.
Snorten motions for Valens to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Valens.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens counters with a right hand to the body.
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snorten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snorten scrambles back to his feet.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snorten misses with a looping right.#T3#
Snorten blocks a head kick by Valens.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a two punch combo.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Snorten.
That kick from Valens tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Valens persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Snorten misses the body punch
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Valens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens blocks a jab.
Valens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snorten's hands.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Valens tries for a takedown but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Valens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snorten.
Valens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Snorten connects with a right hand. Valens shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valens 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 Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
A relieved looking Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF13 Nti v Dimitrov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten moves forwards but Telushikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Telushikin should have avoided that one.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Telushikin misses its intended target.
Telushikin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Telushikin is just out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Snorten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snorten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telushikin with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Telushikin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Telushikin slips a straight right by Snorten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Telushikin misses its intended target.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Snorten tries to score with a low kick but Telushikin moves his leg out of the way.
Telushikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Telushikin works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Snorten sprawls well.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Nice uppercut lands for Snorten. That snapped Telushikin's head back.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
Telushikin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Snorten.
Snorten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws out a leg kick but Telushikin moves out of range and Snorten only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telushikin or perhaps it was just good defense by Snorten, which made it look bad.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Telushikin manages to circle out of the way.
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin swinging wildly here.
Snorten moves forwards but Telushikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten throws a hook but Telushikin blocks it.
Snorten scores with a hook.

Telushikin is rocked!
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten drops Telushikin with a big left hand! Telushikin is injured, injured bad! Snorten jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A relieved looking Rip Snorten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF6 McStafferson v Menezes
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten misses with a hook to the body
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trujillo checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Trujillo. #T1#
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten jabs Trujillo right on the nose. Trujillo blinks but takes it well.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Trujillo misses the jab.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trujillo manages to circle out of the way.
Trujillo scores with a nice right hand.
Snorten defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo throws a series of strikes that have Snorten backpedaling.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Snorten avoids the punch easily.
Snorten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Trujillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Trujillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Snorten connects with a right hand. Trujillo shakes it off.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Trujillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Trujillo shoots in and bounces Snorten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving. #T3#
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trujillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trujillo is one step ahead there.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Trujillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trujillo.
Snorten seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten is looking to stand up but Trujillo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujillo's guard. #REVR#
Snorten stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
Snorten trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo 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.
#R2#
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Trujillo tries to get set, Snorten tries to push him back and clinch up but Trujillo manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Trujillo moved away.
Trujillo misses with a body punch #CL#
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trujillo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo jabs Snorten right on the nose. Snorten blinks but takes it well.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Trujillo defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten stuffs the takedown.
Trujillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a few strikes there.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo connects with a body shot.
Trujillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snorten will feel that in the morning.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snorten is defended easily by Trujillo.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Trujillo.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trujillo works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Snorten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Trujillo only half commits.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Snorten tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trujillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Trujillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses the jab.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Trujillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trujillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snorten but Snorten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Snorten.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trujillo.
Trujillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trujillo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Snorten as Trujillo shoots in.
Trujillo lands a jab to the head.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Snorten slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trujillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trujillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snorten. Snorten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Trujillo punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten slips a jab from Trujillo.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trujillo.
A right-left combo lands from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snorten wants it to stay on the feet.
Trujillo connects with a body shot.
Trujillo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Trujillo avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Trujillo as Snorten shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Trujillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Trujillo persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
A jab from Trujillo finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trujillo manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Snorten misses with a body shot
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten blocks a leg kick.
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Trujillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
A nice side step and Trujillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Trujillo catches Snorten right on the button with a cross.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trujillo throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten throws a low kick but Trujillo moves out of range easily. #T4#
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten goes for a double leg but Trujillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trujillo continues to drive forward.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trujillo.
Snorten slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten cracks Trujillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trujillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Snorten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Trujillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Trujillo persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Trujillo off balance momentarily.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trujillo! But no joy.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Snorten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trujillo is trying to defend but Snorten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Snorten there.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Trujillo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throwing shots but Trujillo is blocking nicely.
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snorten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snorten's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Snorten from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Snorten is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
Trujillo lands a shot to the head.
Snorten turns into Trujillo and is now in his guard.
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo 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#
Snorten is pressing down on Trujillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trujillo throws an elbow that misses. Snorten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trujillo's guard. Nice move by Snorten!#REVR#
Snorten trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorten won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here. #T2#
Snorten throws a strike but Trujillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trujillo works over Snorten with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trujillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snorten postures up. #T3#
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Trujillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snorten defends it easily.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snorten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but Trujillo defending well.
Trujillo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trujillo wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Trujillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Snorten has control of the leg.
Snorten looks to land a strike but Trujillo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten cracks Trujillo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
Trujillo gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten had his way with Dominic Trujillo in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Trujillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Snorten steps away.#TD#
Snorten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Snorten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trujillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Trujillo with a nice head shot there.
Trujillo distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trujillo is one step ahead there.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Trujillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorten has wrist control.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trujillo cracks Snorten with a solid left hand.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Snorten is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
Trujillo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Snorten.
Trujillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snorten defending well though. #T2#
Trujillo blocks the strikes from Snorten.
Trujillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snorten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trujillo pushes down on Snorten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trujillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trujillo works his way into side control.
Snorten gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Trujillo is trying to work for a kimura but Snorten is defending well.
Trujillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trujillo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snorten flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Snorten is in a horrible position here. Trujillo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Snorten tries to reverse the position but Trujillo maintains control.
Trujillo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trujillo content just to control the position here.
Snorten is looking to improve his position but Trujillo isn't that keen on the idea.
Trujillo content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo trying to control but Snorten is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trujillo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo is the new welterweight champion!
Dominic Trujillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF1 Gregor v Umm
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab. #TD2#
Snitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snorten manages to get back to half guard.
Snitch is looking to advance position but Snorten won't allow it.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch is taking a breather. Snorten 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.
Let's hope that Snitch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Snorten is defending well. #T1#
Well, if Snitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snorten trying to control here.
Snitch prevents Snorten from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snorten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snorten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
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.
Snitch content to stall in guard here.
Snitch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snorten is keeping the position for now.
Snitch trying to control but Snorten is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Snitch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Snitch rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snorten wants a takedown.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snitch prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Snitch is looking for a takedown.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Snitch's head.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten prevents the takedown attempt.
Snitch is trying to drag Snorten to the mat but Snorten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snitch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snorten is pressed up against the cage. Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snorten down to the mat. Snorten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Snorten scores with a jab. Snitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Snorten gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Snitch lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Snorten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut lands for Snorten. That snapped Snitch's head back.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Snitch lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Snitch off balance momentarily.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Snorten scores with a three punch combo!
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snitch.
Snitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Nice shot by Snorten.#ROC#
Snitch is rocked!
Snitch leaves his chin hanging out and Snorten seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Snitch crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: ICS 12
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snorten's head backwards.
We've been told by Snorten's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snorten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Snorten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boxer avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boxer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Snorten.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Boxer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Snorten.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Snorten keeps Boxer at a distance using the push kick.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boxer doesn't seem phased though.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Boxer scores with a three punch combo!
Snorten thuds a left hand into Boxer's body.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer checks a leg kick.
Boxer throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.#T3#
Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxer.
Boxer throws the left hand but Snorten avoids the punch easily.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Snorten is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
A jab from Snorten does it's job there.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Boxer checks it
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxer. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snorten.#T4#
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Snorten slips under a jab.#TD#
Snorten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxer quickly recovers to half guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boxer to regain full guard.
Boxer pulls Snorten in close to his closed guard and prevents Snorten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten cracks Boxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to avoid it but Snorten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxer to the ground. Boxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Boxer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snorten to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten is pushing down on Boxer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxer is fighting to maintain full guard but Snorten has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boxer keeping hold of Snorten's head, controlling as best he can.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely. #T1#
Boxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten trying to control from half guard but Boxer is working away.
Snorten 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.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snorten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Snorten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snorten cracks Boxer with a solid left hand.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer's head.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Snorten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snorten cracks Boxer with a solid left hand.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boxer keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten thumps Boxer with a low kick.
Boxer connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxer momentarily.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Boxer slips a jab from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Snorten connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Boxer checks the leg kick.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxer. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Boxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxer misses the jab.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snorten.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Snorten.
Snorten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Boxer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten.
Snorten tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Snorten.
Boxer tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Snorten slips a jab from Boxer.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Boxer off balance momentarily.
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Boxer scores with a nice head shot.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Boxer throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorten lands a lovely overhand right.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Snorten feints and then cracks Boxer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxer down.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snorten. That one must have hurt.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorten tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Boxer is out of range. #T4#
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Boxer moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxer doesn't seem bothered though.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Snorten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snorten's head backwards.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snorten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 8
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Snorten misses the jab.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epicity scores with a nice right hand.
Snorten checks the leg kick.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Epicity.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten checks a low kick from Epicity.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten slips a straight right by Epicity.#T1#
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Snorten cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Epicity scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epicity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snorten is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snorten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Snorten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Snorten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snorten slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Snorten blocks it well.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Snorten swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Epicity tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Snorten.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Snorten lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epicity gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Epicity connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Epicity walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snorten.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten slips a jab from Epicity.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Epicity lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Epicity slips a straight right by Snorten.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Snorten misses.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses #CL#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Snorten tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Epicity cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snorten.
Snorten lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Snorten misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snorten with a body shot.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Epicity.
A cross from Snorten lands.
Snorten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Snorten persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Snorten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Epicity tries to break free but Snorten pushes him back against the cage.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snorten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Epicity is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down. #T4#
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity jabs at Snorten's body.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Snorten moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten misses with a double jab.
Epicity with a hook.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten. #T1#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Snorten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Epicity to the ground. Snorten is now in Epicity's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Epicity wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Epicity is pushing down on Snorten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snorten is fighting to maintain full guard but Epicity has managed to sneak the leg through.
Epicity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snorten keeps working.
Epicity wants to free his trapped foot but Snorten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten won't allow Epicity to pass to mount.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Epicity works his way into side control.
Epicity staying calm.
Snorten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Epicity's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snorten looking for submissions off his back.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snorten punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epicity 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: ICS 3
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Epicity throws a low kick but Snorten moves out of range easily.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Snorten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten misses with a jab to the body
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Snorten.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snorten connects with a body shot.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
Epicity takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten stuns Epicity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.#T2#
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Snorten does it's job there.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Epicity takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Epicity slips under a jab from Snorten.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Snorten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Epicity to the ground. Snorten is now in Epicity's guard.
Snorten postures up in Epicity's guard and throws a big left but Epicity blocks it. #T3#
Snorten throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Epicity is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snorten trying to strike off his back.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Snorten looking to control.
Epicity won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten wants to improve his position but instead Epicity has moved into half guard. #T4#
Snorten is positioning himself well to prevent Epicity advancing to mount.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten trying to control here.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Epicity controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Epicity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snorten. That's going to slow Epicity down.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten lands a jab-cross combination.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snorten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Epicity avoided it.#T1#
Snorten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snorten is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Snorten throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten throws a combination that misses
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity checks a low kick from Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Snorten throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity. #T4#
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snorten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snorten lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Snorten walks into a left hand.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity leaves Snorten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity connects with the punch.
Snorten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epicity wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Epicity cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Snorten throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten shoots for a double leg takedown but Epicity sprawls well. He's pushed Snorten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
Epicity let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Epicity 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ICS 2
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Snorten misses the jab.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Snorten lands.
Hardy punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Snorten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Snorten throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snorten throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Snorten attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy slips under a jab from Snorten.
Hardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy tries to work over Snorten's front leg with a kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Snorten fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snorten rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Snorten catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy with a nice cross.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy connects with the punch.
Snorten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Hardy slips a straight right by Snorten.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snorten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Snorten's body. Snorten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snorten throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy stalks Snorten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snorten's face. Snorten staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten lands the left hand.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten blocks the body kick. #T1#
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.
No luck for Snorten with that takedown attempt.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Hardy tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Snorten shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Snorten postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy controlling the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snorten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
No luck for Snorten with that takedown attempt.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Snorten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Snorten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Hardy wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Snorten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.#T2#
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Snorten
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Snorten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardy.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hardy tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
Snorten walks into a jab.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Snorten.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Snorten persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Snorten swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outlaw Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!
A very excited looking Outlaw Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Corll throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Corll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snorten is able to avoid easily.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Corll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corll throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snorten feints and then cracks Corll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corll down.
Corll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten moves out of range as Corll strikes.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Corll scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corll throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Corll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Corll.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Corll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten is looking to chop away at Corll's legs. #TD#
Snorten drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Corll takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Corll to see if he's OK.
Snorten in side control, throwing shots but Corll defends.
Corll is looking for a sweep.
Corll is not content to let Snorten control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll sneaks back into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten controlling the pace. #T2#
Corll is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Corll dodges it nicely.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corll is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Corll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snorten pulls his head out easily.
Snorten is pressing down on Corll's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corll is holding on for now.
Corll gets full guard.
Snorten advances position into side control!
Snorten cracks Corll with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Corll prevents Snorten from improving position. #T3#
Snorten working the head with strikes.
Snorten cracks Corll with a big right hand but Corll just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Corll can't do much from the bottom here.
Snorten is staying tight to Corll's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Corll gets back to half guard.
Corll tries to get to full guard but Snorten has control of the leg.
Corll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snorten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snorten's back!
Corll tries to get the hooks in deep but Snorten pushed the leg off.
Corll controlling well, preventing Snorten from escaping the position.
Snorten is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Snorten trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Snorten defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Corll's arms.
You can see the frustration on Snorten's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Corll has got one arm under Snorten's chin. This could be trouble... Snorten trying to control the other hand but Corll gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Snorten has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Corll!
In his post fight interview, Dean Corll started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Snorten is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Grimes misses. #T1#
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes slips under a jab from Snorten.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Grimes tries to move into range but Snorten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snorten. Snorten obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimes avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes slips a jab from Snorten.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Snorten avoids it well.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Grimes sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Grimes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes swinging wildly here. #T4#
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Grimes misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Snorten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands. #TD#
Snorten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten has knee on belly momentarily but Grimes bucks him off and regains half guard. #ES2#
Grimes pushes Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten checks it.
It looked like Snorten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snorten cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes throws a combination. Snorten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a jab.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.#T1#
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes scores with a head kick.
Grimes with a jab.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snorten's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
Grimes throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Snorten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Grimes scores with a four punch combination!
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grimes just manages to avoid it.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Grimes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Snorten misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Good leg kick by Grimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Snorten feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a left and a right that stings Snorten.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Grimes tries to get set, Snorten tries to push him back and clinch up but Grimes manages to avoid the attempt.
Snorten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Snorten is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Grimes misses with a hook
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A jab from Grimes misses.
It looked like Snorten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snorten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grimes sprawls and moves away.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Grimes.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Grimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snorten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorten lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimes under the eye.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten tries to counter by clinching up but Grimes breaks away and moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.#T3#
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grimes misses with a body shot
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Grimes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten stops Grimes from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Grimes.
I've got Grimes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pride FC 51
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
We've been told by Barnkvist's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten drops his hands momentarily and Barnkvist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnkvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Barnkvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Snorten sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Barnkvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Barnkvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
No luck for Barnkvist with that takedown attempt.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Barnkvist off balance momentarily.
Snorten jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Barnkvist is looking to counter punch.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snorten keeps Barnkvist at a distance using the push kick.
Barnkvist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Donk. Barnkvist catches Snorten right on the button with a cross.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Barnkvist clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Barnkvist stalling against the cage.
Snorten is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snorten down to the mat. Snorten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Barnkvist scores with a nice strike.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Barnkvist appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to score a takedown here. Snorten is defending well but Barnkvist drives through and ends up in Snorten's guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Snorten blocks nicely. #T3#
Snorten is adopting a defensive guard.
Snorten 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#
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Snorten controlling him for the moment.
Snorten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist tries to buck Snorten off but Snorten is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Snorten cracks Barnkvist with a big right hand but Barnkvist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Snorten trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away.
Snorten is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist misses with a strike from the bottom.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist regains half guard.
Snorten drops an elbow to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Barnkvist is looking to control Snorten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnkvist avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist taking some punishment here, with Snorten in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Barnkvist.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten stuffs the takedown.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snorten manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snorten trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Snorten is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnkvist is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnkvist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T1#
Snorten keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Snorten is having none of it.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Snorten's temple.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Snorten uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnkvist postures up in Snorten's guard and throws a big left but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Snorten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten pushing down on Barnkvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snorten prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snorten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Snorten avoids the attempt from Barnkvist to control.
Snorten raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Snorten connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Snorten postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Barnkvist bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Snorten and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 46
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Reilly cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Reilly.
Reilly tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Snorten scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snorten swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range. #T1#
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Reilly misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Reilly pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a body punch. #T2#
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Snorten blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Reilly.
A short left from Snorten.
Reilly trying to land knees to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Snorten blocks the elbow strike.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Snorten has picked Reilly up - he's going for a ride! Snorten dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reilly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snorten.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Snorten defends easily. #T4#
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Reilly seems keen to control Snorten's posture.
Snorten trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
Snorten stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Snorten throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snorten.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Snorten pushes him away.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snorten!
Reilly misses the jab.
Snorten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Snorten goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Reilly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Snorten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Snorten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snorten digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snorten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Snorten cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Snorten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Snorten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten works over Reilly's head and body with a nice combination.
Reilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten is stalking Reilly. Reilly circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Snorten, and it's lights out! Reilly really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Snorten blocks a jab.
Koso throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Koso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten scores with a jab to the head.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Snorten tries to keep at a distance but Koso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Snorten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Snorten has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koso regains guard immediately.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard.
Koso keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Koso trying to control the position. #SUB#
Koso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snorten defends well.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koso is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Snorten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snorten has managed to get both his arms back between Koso's legs - danger averted.
Koso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Snorten avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Koso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snorten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koso controls Snorten momentarily but Snorten frees himself.
Snorten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koso holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily. #T2#
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Koso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Koso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily.
Koso looking for a sweep. Not yet Koso, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten landing with the ground and pound.
Koso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Koso is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Koso working for a triangle but Snorten defends it easily.
Snorten advances to half guard.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Koso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snorten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koso's guard.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten trying to control the action but Koso is working from the bottom.
Koso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snorten tries to pass to full mount but Koso defends it. #T4#
Snorten prevents Koso from improving his position.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
Snorten wants to free his trapped foot but Koso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koso keeps working.
Koso trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up.
Koso wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten is thwarting Koso's attempts to control the position.
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koso cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Koso scores with a spinning back kick!
Koso blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Koso.
Koso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten misses with an uppercut
and Koso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koso counters with a low kick, right behind Snorten 's knee.
Koso scores with a spinning back kick!
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koso.
A nice side step and Snorten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koso looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Koso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Koso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snorten misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Koso lands an overhand right.
Koso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Koso avoids the body shot from Snorten.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Koso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koso checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body.
Koso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Koso shakes him off and moves away.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Koso.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Koso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Koso shows good takedown defense.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Koso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Koso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.#T2#
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten throws a series of punches but Koso avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Koso.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Koso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koso throws a body kick that misses.
Speva Koso is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Koso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koso. Snorten shrugs it off though.
Snorten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koso lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Koso. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koso cracks Snorten with a good jab.#T3#
Koso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Koso scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koso moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Koso's corner calls for a 1-2. Koso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koso manages to avoid it.
Snorten tries for a takedown but Koso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Koso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koso. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koso has time to react.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koso.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Koso saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Koso misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Koso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Koso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Koso blocks it.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Koso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koso cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Koso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Koso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.
Koso thuds his shin into the meat of Snorten's side.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Koso is out of range.
Snorten misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Koso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Koso moved out of range nicely.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Koso's head but Koso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koso moves out of range of the strikes.
Koso avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Koso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koso throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Koso controls the action.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
Snorten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a body shot from Koso.
Koso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snorten.
A right handed body shot lands from Koso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Koso.
Koso struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands. #T1#
Koso lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Koso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snorten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Speva Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Koso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorten blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Koso.
Koso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Koso.
Koso digs a right hand into Snorten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snorten's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Koso.
Koso is pressed up against the cage. Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koso down to the mat. Koso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koso moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Koso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koso slips under a jab from Snorten.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws the left hand but Koso avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Koso slips the punch.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten moves forwards but Koso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten walks into a left hand.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Snorten there.
Koso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koso under the eye.
Snorten misses with a looping left.#T3#
Koso lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Koso checks it
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koso throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Koso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten throws a front kick that sends Koso stumbling back into the cage.
Koso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koso tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Snorten moves out of range as Koso throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koso.
Koso misses the shot to the body.
Koso lands a front kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Koso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten lands the left hand.
Snorten throws a body punch but Koso moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
Koso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koso lands with an overhand left.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Koso counters with a body kick.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Koso had a free shot at his head there.
Koso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snorten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koso swivels and escapes.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koso.
The crowd cheers as Koso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Koso scores with a three punch combo!
Koso ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
A quick step to the side and Koso tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speva Koso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koso 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Speva Koso!

Event: Pride FC 40
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Bosch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bosch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Snorten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Snorten throws a hook but Bosch blocks it.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snorten looks to land a body kick but Bosch moved away.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Snorten cracks Bosch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Bosch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bosch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten lands a really nice looking cross but Bosch seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Bosch as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Snorten slams his shin into Bosch's torso.
Bosch throws a big shot that misses.
Bosch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bosch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Snorten persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosch lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Bosch tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it. #T2#
Bosch wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Bosch lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosch lands with a shot to the body.
Snorten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosch.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bosch misses with a hook
and Snorten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bosch thinking.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Bosch sizes up Snorten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bosch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten walks into a left hand.
Snorten tries to bum rush Bosch with a series of wild strikes but Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snorten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten tries a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Snorten should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten cracks Bosch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Snorten tries a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bosch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snorten lands with a short shot to the head.
Bosch is pressed up against the cage. Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bosch down to the mat. Bosch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosch manages to circle out of the way.
Snorten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten cracks Bosch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bosch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten attempts a counter takedown but Bosch avoids it well and moves away.
Bosch misses with a leg kick.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosch has time to react.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten stuns Bosch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bosch.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bosch slips a straight right by Snorten.
Bosch walks into a left hand.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
Snorten misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Snorten finds it's target.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Bosch sees coming a mile off.
Bosch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
Bosch swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Bosch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snorten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bosch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snorten. #T1#
Snorten lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Jab by Snorten.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Bosch swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Bosch avoids them all with ease.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snorten gets tackled into the cage by Bosch. Bosch maintains the clinch.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch working aggressively here.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Snorten lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Bosch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Snorten can't keep his opponent in guard - Bosch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Snorten tries to get to full guard but Bosch has control of the leg.
Snorten gets back to full guard.
Bosch wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Snorten is looking to sweep but instead, Bosch has passed into half guard.
Snorten tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bosch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Snorten manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snorten is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bosch jumps into side control!
Snorten tries to buck Bosch off but Bosch is having none of it.
Bosch controls the position.
Snorten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snorten is trying to escape the position but Bosch is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bosch trying to control the position but Snorten is working away.
Snorten is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Bosch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch blocks the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard but Bosch has passed into side control.
Snorten is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Snorten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosch.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snorten checks a low kick from Bosch.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Snorten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
A head kick from Bosch lands but Snorten takes it in his stride.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Bosch's leg but Bosch calmly moves out of range.
Bosch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bosch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten jabs Bosch right on the nose. Bosch blinks but takes it well.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosch works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Bosch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosch misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bosch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Bosch knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snorten's calf.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosch was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten throws a right hand that Bosch ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosch also avoids with ease.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Bosch avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Snorten connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosch. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.#CL2#
Bosch clinches. #TD#
Snorten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Bosch is keeping the position.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving. #T3#
Bosch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snorten controls the pace.
Bosch managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bosch thows a body kick. Snorten tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#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.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Snorten should have avoided that one.
Bosch throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten throws a body punch but Bosch moves out of range.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Bosch scores with a jab to the head.
Bosch scores with a push kick.
Bosch thows a body kick. Snorten tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snorten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bosch.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bosch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Heribert Bosch waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Pride FC 34
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Snorten misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Boag misses.
Boag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten scores with a jab.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Boag's body.
Snorten is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
Boag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snorten scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten connects with a crisp jab.
Boag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten misses with a jab to the body
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Boag moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Boag moved out of range nicely.
Boag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boag. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Boag lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Boag misses with a head kick.
Snorten throws a body punch but Boag moves out of range.
Snorten cracks Boag with a good jab.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boag.
Boag swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boag circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Boag clinches up against the cage.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Boag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten tries to work over Boag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Snorten goes for a takedown attempt but Boag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Boag closes the distance and clinches.
Boag misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snorten.
Boag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snorten as Boag tries to tie him up.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snorten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten goes for a takedown attempt but Boag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from Snorten. #T3#
Boag throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten throws a body punch but Boag moves out of range.
Boag slips under a jab.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snorten is looking to chop away at Boag's legs.
Boag scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten misses with a hook. Boag ducked under it nicely.
And Boag responds with a good body kick, but Snorten manages to step out the way in time.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boag to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boag. #T4#
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Snorten tries to keep at a distance but Boag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten is leaning against Boag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boag fails to land.
Snorten looking for a takedown.
Boag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boag lands a right hand.
Snorten looking for a takedown.
Boag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten wants a takedown.
Boag prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boag wants to clinch.
Boag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boag circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Boag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snorten throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Snorten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boag was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Snorten darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Snorten is trying to control the action in half guard but Boag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boag flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boag knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boag preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Snorten 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.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Boag controlling the position for now.
Boag trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snorten is nestled in close to Boag, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snorten works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boag gets back to half guard.
Snorten is looking to stall here but Boag recovers full guard.
Boag keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Boag trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snorten is in close to Boag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boag is keeping the position for now.
Boag thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Boag is retaining full guard.
Boag has control of Snorten's left arm, preventing Snorten from doing any damage.
Boag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boag's guard.
Snorten wants to control but Boag is keeping him busy. #T4#
Boag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boag to regain full guard.
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
Snorten is in close to Boag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Boag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Boag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Boag!#REVB#
Snorten doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boag tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorten is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snorten avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Boag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Boag sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Boag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten takes a swing at Boag's ribcage but misses.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Boag takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Boag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Boag misses.
Snorten misses with a body shot
and Boag counters with a nice body kick.
Snorten feints and then cracks Boag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boag down. #T1#
Boag misses with a head kick.
Snorten scores with a nice strike.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Boag's body.
Snorten throws a low kick but Boag avoids it.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Boag saw it coming and moves away.
Chris Boag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boag at a distance.
Boag takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boag throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Boag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from Boag tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag. #T2#
Snorten ducks right into an uppercut from Boag.
Boag scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boag does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Boag's body. Boag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boag moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boag manages to avoid it.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten misses with a hook. Boag ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
A swing and a miss from Boag.#T3#
Boag scores with a nice right hand.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Boag stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Boag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Boag.
Snorten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Boag misses.
Snorten throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Boag takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Snorten.
Boag misses the jab.
Snorten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boag tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL2#
Boag pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Boag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boag stalling.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snorten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Boag.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boag.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
Boag misses with a punch to the body.

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 Rip Snorten.
I think Snorten 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
Our winner, Rip Snorten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pride FC 29
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Snorten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Krison takes one on the button.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Krison is predictable there
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Krison takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten digs a good hook to Krison's body. #T1#
Snorten swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Snorten.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Snorten backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
Krison throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison moves out of range as Snorten strikes.#T2#
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Krison misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Krison.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Snorten's head back.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.#T3#
Snorten cracks Krison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snorten.#TD2#
Snorten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krison is trying to defend but Snorten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snorten controlling the pace.
Krison wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snorten prevents Krison from improving his position.
Krison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krison's head. #T4#
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Krison is refusing to be controlled, as Snorten sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krison controlling the position well.
Krison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krison is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krison is looking to improve his position.
Krison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Krison scores with a body shot.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten shoots in and drives through. Krison sprawls well.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison misses with the combination.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Krison misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krison tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten's corner calls for a 1-2. Snorten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crunch! Krison slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Snorten gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison moves away from the strike by Snorten.
It appears Krison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Krison is looking to chop away at Snorten's legs.
Krison thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snorten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snorten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison throws a right hand that misses
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Krison avoids it well.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a thumping low kick.
Snorten connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snorten has a takedown stuffed.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Krison throws a leg kick that misses.
Krison lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Krison slips under a jab.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL#
Krison has Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Krison lands a body punch.
Krison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snorten.
Krison misses with some punches.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Krison.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A body shot lands from Krison.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A short uppercut from Krison.
Krison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Snorten breaks from the clinch.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
As Snorten backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Krison checks a low kick from Snorten.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Krison coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krison doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Krison shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Krison moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Krison moved away.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snorten misses with a double jab.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krison connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a left to the body.
Krison doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Krison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snorten can do to turn this around?
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krison as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
Snorten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Krison.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Krison's defenses.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.#T3#
Snorten tries a low kick but Krison avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snorten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Snorten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Krison misses.
Krison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.#T4#
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Snorten closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krison to the mat! Krison manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krison is on top in guard. #REVR#
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krison is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krison 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
An out of breath Herb Krison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 21
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Snorten lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbull throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Turnbull's ribs.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Turnbull scores with a hook.
Snorten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turnbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turnbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turnbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Turnbull motions for Snorten to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turnbull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Snorten avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull misses the jab.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.#T3#
Snorten shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnbull sprawls well. He's pushed Snorten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roderick Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Turnbull takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull is looking to counter punch.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Turnbull, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Turnbull against the cage but Turnbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Turnbull counters with a solid body kick.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snorten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook.#T4#
Turnbull's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnbull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Snorten misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snorten.
Snorten connects with the punch.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten tries to work over Turnbull's front leg with a kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snorten.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Turnbull finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snorten lands with a cross.
Snorten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Turnbull darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Snorten doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Snorten.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Snorten is trying to push Turnbull away but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Turnbull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Still in the clinch, Snorten scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull. #T3#
Snorten blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Snorten.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull tries to work over Snorten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roderick Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Turnbull works on Snorten's body with a couple of short punches.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Snorten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turnbull on the side of the head.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Snorten's side.
Turnbull lands the left hand.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turnbull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Turnbull's leg but Turnbull calmly moves out of range.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Turnbull throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well. #T1#
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Snorten.
Turnbull throws a shot to the body.
Snorten connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turnbull.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
Snorten lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten misses with a leg kick
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten staying out of range there.#T2#
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten cracks Turnbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turnbull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Snorten moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Snorten
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turnbull moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Snorten moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull misses with a straight left.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Snorten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Turnbull checks it
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Turnbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snorten's calf.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Snorten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snorten lands with a hook. Turnbull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snorten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Good exchange - Turnbull coming out on top.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Turnbull's knee but Turnbull avoids it well.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Turnbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Snorten avoids it.
A left lands for Turnbull.
Snorten misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Turnbull takes the fight into the clinch.
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Snorten gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not. #BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.#T2#
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten scores with the left hand. Turnbull knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Turnbull. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turnbull. That one must have hurt.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Turnbull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Snorten.
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Snorten lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Turnbull avoids it.#T4#
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Turnbull sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Turnbull avoids nicely.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turnbull. Turnbull obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten with a jab.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Turnbull has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Snorten.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Snorten presses Turnbull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Snorten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten. #T3#
Snorten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Snorten tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull is leaning against Snorten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Snorten lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snorten.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Snorten pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten scores with a shoulder strike.
Snorten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Snorten is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Snorten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
Well Turnbull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!
Roderick Turnbull retains his welterweight title!

Event: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Snorten lands a nice shot that snaps Applegate's head back.
Applegate misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Snorten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Snorten lands with a short shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Snorten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Snorten 's eye.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Applegate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate backing away here, and Snorten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Applegate scores with a jab.
Snorten lands a nice shot that snaps Applegate's head back.
Applegate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Snorten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snorten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A right hand to the body from Snorten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Applegate tries to break the clinch but Snorten is controlling the position.
Snorten jumps guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Snorten improves position.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Snorten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorten jabs at Applegate's body.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Applegate rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Snorten jumps guard and drags Applegate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet. #T3#
Applegate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Applegate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Applegate is looking to stand up but Snorten won't let him.
Applegate postures up.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Applegate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Applegate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Applegate misses with a double jab
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snorten wants to slow Applegate down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Snorten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Snorten misses. #CL#
Applegate forces Snorten back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Applegate pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Snorten down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate keeps control of Snorten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate gets underhooks to prevent Snorten's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Snorten jumps guard.
Applegate is stalling in the full guard.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Snorten is pulling down on Applegate's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Applegate is one step ahead there.
Snorten is pulling down on Applegate's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Applegate stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snorten lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
Applegate lands the left hand.
Snorten jabs at Applegate's body.
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Applegate.#CL#
Applegate pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Applegate circles away.
Applegate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Snorten tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Snorten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Snorten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Snorten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snortens head.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Applegate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abner Applegate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Snorten manages to pull guard.
Snorten wants to hit a switch here but Applegate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snorten there!
Snorten is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard but Applegate has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Applegate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Applegate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Applegate wants to clinch
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Snorten's leg but Snorten calmly moves out of range.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Applegate saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Applegate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Snorten.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snorten misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten. #CL#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Snorten dodges an elbow strike from Applegate. #T2#
Snorten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Snorten is trying to break the clinch but Applegate has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Snorten is blocking nicely.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Snorten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snorten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Applegate controls the pace.#SU#
Snorten is working an open guard so Applegate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Applegate feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a single leg into guard. Applegate didn't expect that. #ES#
Applegate pushes Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate throws a leg kick that misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Applegate walks into a left hand.
Applegate misses with a hook
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range. #T4#
Applegate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Snorten. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Applegate.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snorten.
Snorten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Snorten. No joy for Applegate on that attempt.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.
Applegate swings widly with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I think Snorten 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Snorten motions for The Dane to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Snorten.
Snorten tries a low kick but The Dane avoids it.
The Dane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snorten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Dane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten lands with a cross.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but The Dane uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
The Dane gets caught napping as Snorten dives in and scores a takedown. The Dane manages to retain guard.
The Dane trying to control the position here.
The Dane keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dane wants to sweep but no luck.
The Dane trying to control the position here.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The Dane keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten stopping the sweep attempt from The Dane.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Dane is controlling Snorten's posture.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dane is retaining full guard.
The Dane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snorten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Dane content to stall in guard here.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Dane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Dane looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snorten looking to control.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten looking to control.
The Dane won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
The Dane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
The Dane gets to his feet - Snorten follows without any prompting.
Snorten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Dane just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The Dane darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
The Dane swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dane gets through Snorten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Snorten tries to pull guard but The Dane won't allow it. #BC2#
The Dane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Snorten.
Snorten throws a body punch but The Dane moves out of range.
The Dane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. The Dane moves away and avoids it.
The Dane misses the shot to the body.
The Dane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Dane blocks a low kick nicely.
The Dane is looking for the big counter here.
The Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holger The Dane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt - The Dane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Dane looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
The Dane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
The Dane missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Dane thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holger The Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snorten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Dane scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The Dane throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Dane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snorten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Dane's corner calls for a 1-2. The Dane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
It seemed like The Dane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Snorten.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Dane.
The Dane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten misses with a two punch combination.
The Dane throws a head kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten scores with a jab.
Snorten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snorten blocks a head kick by The Dane.
The Dane slips under a jab.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snorten!
Snorten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten throws a hook to the side of The Dane's head but The Dane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Dane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Dane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Dane doesn't seem phased though.
The Dane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Snorten.
The Dane connects with a jab.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dane.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Dane throws a shot to the body.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snorten throws a right and a left that The Dane avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten connects with a body shot.
The Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by The Dane there.
Snorten's corner calls for a 1-2. Snorten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Dane misses with a body shot. #T1#
Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
The Dane takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Dane scores with a nice body kick.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
The Dane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
The Dane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Dane throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Dane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
The Dane has Snorten up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
The Dane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Dane looks for the body kick but Snorten saw that one coming.
The Dane lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for The Dane.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
The Dane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Dane throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Dane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Snorten.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dane misses the shot to the body.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with The Dane, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes The Dane against the cage but The Dane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Dane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dane.
No luck for Snorten with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Dane looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.#T3#
The Dane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Dane throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dane.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dane throws out the jab.
The Dane throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snorten. That's going to slow The Dane down.
The Dane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
The Dane wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
The Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Dane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snorten is able to avoid easily.
Snorten throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Dane avoids it.
The Dane throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Snorten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Dane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Dane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snorten - the referee stops the clock and The Dane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snorten. The Dane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snorten throws a jab when The Dane was well out of range.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
A shot to the liver by The Dane. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
A left lands for Snorten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Dane slips under a jab from Snorten.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dane misses with a straight right.
The Dane scores with a jab.
The Dane jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Dane.
Snorten lands a body shot.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
Snorten cracks The Dane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Dane under the eye.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Dane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Holger The Dane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Dane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Snorten.
The Dane connects with a crisp jab.
Snorten jabs The Dane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Dane throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Snorten motions for The Dane to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane slips a straight right by Snorten.
The Dane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Dane throws a head kick that misses.
Snorten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snorten scrambles back to his feet.
Snorten cracks The Dane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Dane takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Dane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick from The Dane.
The Dane slips a jab from Snorten.
The Dane gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
The Dane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten lands with a straight right. The Dane didn't see that one coming.
The Dane throws a wild body kick that Snorten sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Dane.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Dane looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Snorten.
The Dane is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
The Dane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Dane misses with a straight right.
Snorten lands a nice looking body kick.
The Dane moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
The Dane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snorten under the eye.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Snorten.
The Dane lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Snorten moves out of range as The Dane strikes.
The Dane throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Dane. The Dane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dane is just out of range.
The Dane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Dane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Dane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Dane tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten attempts a counter takedown but The Dane avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Snorten throws a push kick but The Dane slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
The Dane misses with the combination.
Snorten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Dane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Dane takes one on the button.
Snorten takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Dane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Dane. That one must have hurt.
The Dane misses the shot to the body.
Snorten defending well as The Dane loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten throws a jab when The Dane was well out of range.
Snorten fails to land the takedown.
The Dane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dane. #T4#
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but The Dane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Dane.
Snorten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Snorten misses.
The Dane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Snorten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but The Dane avoids it.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten blocks a head kick by The Dane.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten moves out of range as The Dane throws a body kick.
Snorten throws a low kick but The Dane avoids it.
Snorten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snorten tests The Dane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Dane works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snorten 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Snorten misses with a kick to the body
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull checks a low kick from Snorten.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
A shot to the body from Turnbull misses
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turnbull checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Snorten moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull scores with a jab.
Snorten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snorten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turnbull - the referee stops the clock and Snorten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turnbull. Snorten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snorten.
A countering left hand to the body from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Snorten.
Snorten delivers a nice body kick.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Snorten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Turnbull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Turnbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Snorten throws out a powerful jab.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turnbull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten checks the leg kick.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten with a hook.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Snorten in the body. #T3#
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snorten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Snorten takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Turnbull responds with a good body kick, but Snorten manages to step out the way in time.
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten keeps the fight on the outside.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Snorten blocks the low kick.
Snorten scores with a push kick.
A clash of legs there as Turnbull blocks the low kick.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Turnbull sees coming a mile off.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turnbull wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Turnbull. #CL2#
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Turnbull.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Snorten tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Snorten tries to pull guard but Turnbull holds him up against the cage and eventually Snorten drops back down to his feet.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull stops a takedown attempt from Snorten. #T1#
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Snorten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Snorten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rip Snorten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snorten lands a shot to the body.
Snorten is trying to pull guard but Turnbull turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Snorten gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turnbull regains guard.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Snorten 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turnbull gets full guard.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten looks to land a strike but Turnbull avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turnbull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turnbull working a defensive guard here.
Snorten throws a strike but Turnbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Turnbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Snorten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turnbull has passed into side control.
Snorten tries to buck Turnbull off but Turnbull is having none of it.
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A left lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snorten.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnbull.#CL2#
Turnbull has managed to clinch. #TD#
Snorten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turnbull stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Snorten strikes from his own guard.
Snorten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turnbull has passed into side control.
Snorten is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Turnbull presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Snorten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snorten gets back to half guard.#T1#
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snorten.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Snorten wants to improve his position but instead Turnbull has moved into half guard.
Snorten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Turnbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turnbull is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Turnbull gets to his feet - Snorten follows without any prompting. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turnbull. Snorten shrugs it off though.
Snorten throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turnbull sprawls and moves away.
Snorten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Snorten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
It looked like Snorten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnbull.#T3#
Snorten looks to land a combination. Turnbull sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snorten tries to work over Turnbull's front leg with a kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turnbull avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turnbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snorten.
Snorten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Turnbull blocks the low kick.
And Turnbull responds with a good body kick, but Snorten manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Crunch! Turnbull slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Turnbull avoided it.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turnbull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten throws a shot to the body.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Snorten avoids it.
It looked like Snorten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnbull.
Snorten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roderick Turnbull just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Snorten slips a jab from Turnbull.
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.#CL#
Snorten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turnbull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses
and Turnbull counters with a left to the body.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Turnbull connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Turnbull avoids it.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnbull lands a nice looking body kick.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Turnbull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turnbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turnbull.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten thinks about countering with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Turnbull takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses. #CL2#
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Snorten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snorten manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turnbull dodges the ground and pound from Snorten.
Turnbull taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turnbull is avoiding damage well.
Turnbull has one of Snorten's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Turnbull pushes Snorten away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Snorten gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turnbull taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull keeps Snorten at a distance using the push kick.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turnbull fakes the leg kick and cracks Snorten in the body.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snorten looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
Snorten wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snorten moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull scores with a leg kick.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turnbull misses with a straight right. #T1#
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Turnbull slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull scores with a nice head shot.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull slips a jab from Snorten.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Turnbull coming out on top.
Snorten moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten motions for Turnbull to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Snorten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Turnbull saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Turnbull dodges the punch combination from Snorten. #T3#
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Turnbull works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Turnbull throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten is looking to clinch.
Snorten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten tries to clinch up.
Snorten connects with a body shot.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Turnbull.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turnbull defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten. #T4#
Turnbull lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turnbull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snorten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Turnbull.
I think Turnbull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!
Roderick Turnbull is the new welterweight champion!

Event: AFC #36
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snorten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snorten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin working aggressively here. #T1##TD#
Snorten gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakunin wants to stand but Snorten is controlling the position.
Bakunin has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bakunin's guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakunin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Snorten is controlling him well.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Snorten is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snorten lands a nice short elbow.
Bakunin is trying to stand.
Bakunin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
Bakunin kicks Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Snorten slips under a jab.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Bakunin lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bakunin avoids it.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin lands a jab to the head.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Snorten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bakunin takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bakunin misses. #T4#
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bakunin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin connects with a crisp jab.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten looks to land a body kick but Bakunin moved away.
Snorten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Snorten avoids the punch easily.
Snorten is looking to wear down Bakunin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.#CL#
Bakunin gets tackled into the cage by Snorten. Snorten maintains the clinch.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Rip Snorten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten blocking some punches.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin takes a shot to the head.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Snorten.
Snorten has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
A short left from Snorten.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #T4#
Snorten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten jumps guard but Bakunin stands there with Snorten around his waist. Snorten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Snorten.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakunin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Snorten.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakunin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bakunin walks into a jab.
Bakunin moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bakunin throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.#CL#
Snorten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Snorten digs a right hand into Bakunin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakunin's gas tank.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten gets through Bakunin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakunin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Snorten has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakunin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Snorten.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Snorten drags the fight down to the ground.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Bakunin is rocked!#T4#
Bakunin tries to kick Snorten off but Snorten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bakunin is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin pushes Snorten off looking to stand but Snorten dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten winds up and cracks Bakunin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Snorten in his half guard.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Bakunin's hands, connecting with Bakunin's forehead.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Snorten lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bakunin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakunin.
Bakunin seems to have recovered his senses.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten connects with a combination that backs up Bakunin into the cage. Snorten lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bakunin's guard. Bakunin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Snorten bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mikhail Bakunin spoke after the fight, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Snorten fakes the leg kick and cracks Boxer in the body.
Snorten has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boxer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boxer throws a body kick that misses.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Snorten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten misses with a head shot. Boxer uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Boxer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten passes Boxer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Boxer's hands, connecting with Boxer's forehead.
Boxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Boxer wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
Snorten thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boxer is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boxer to regain full guard.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Boxer controls Snorten momentarily but Snorten frees himself.
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Snorten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snorten forces his way into half guard.
Snorten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Boxer's hands, connecting with Boxer's forehead.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Boxer's temple.
Boxer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Boxer wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Boxer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Snorten jabs at Boxer's body.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snorten, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Boxer.
Snorten pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxer's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Snorten lands a body punch.
Snorten jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Snorten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Snorten decides to pull guard.
Boxer won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxer preventing the sweep. #T2#
Snorten keeps trying to improve his position.
Snorten 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snorten lands a nice short elbow.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boxer to regain full guard.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snorten passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Boxer struggling a bit here.
Snorten is putting a hurting on Boxer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boxer parries the strikes from Snorten easily there. Snorten is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boxer to escape.
Snorten creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boxer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boxer!
Snorten lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Snorten with good strikes from the mount here!
Snorten is landing with some decent strikes but Boxer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Snorten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snorten lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Boxer is rocked!#T4#
Snorten with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Boxer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten punching from mount but Boxer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boxer seems to have got his legs back now.
Snorten fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Snorten lands with some strikes.
Snorten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Boxer badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Snorten around the waist but Snorten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Snorten is the winner by TKO! Snorten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten is the new welterweight champion!
Rip Snorten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #25
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Mouwanga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten slips a jab from Mouwanga.
It looked like Snorten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouwanga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Mouwanga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Mouwanga should have avoided that one.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Mouwanga saw it coming and moves away.
Mouwanga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouwanga tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Mouwanga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouwanga.#CL#
Snorten has managed to clinch.
Snorten presses Mouwanga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Snorten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mouwanga trying to control the position but instead, Snorten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mouwanga into the cage.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Snorten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mouwanga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mouwanga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snorten is nestled in close to Mouwanga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Mouwanga is rocked!
Snorten lands a big elbow - Mouwanga is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Snorten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daniel Mouwanga stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Trotter.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Trotter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trotter shoots in but Snorten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Trotter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trotter feinted with a counter takedown.
Trotter slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Trotter.
Trotter wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws a series of punches but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trotter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trotter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Trotter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trotter.
Trotter tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trotter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.#CL#
Trotter has Snorten up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Trotter breaks from the clinch.
Trotter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trotter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Snorten counters with an outside leg kick.
Trotter takes one to the chin there.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook #CL#
and Trotter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Trotter breaks the clinch.
Snorten has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Trotter's ribs.
Snorten throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Snorten 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.
Snorten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Trotter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trotter misses with a body shot.
Trotter misses with a looping left.
Trotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trotter blocks a jab.
Trotter throws a right hand that misses
and Snorten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trotter's knee momentarily.
Trotter fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trotter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Trotter darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.#T3#
Trotter struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Trotter blocks an uppercut.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trotter moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
A combination from Snorten does no damage. #TD#
Trotter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snorten's guard.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Trotter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trotter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trotter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Trotter trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
Trotter throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trotter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten throws a strike but Trotter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Snorten 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#
Snorten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Trotter's temple.
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Trotter's hands, connecting with Trotter's forehead.
Snorten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trotter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Trotter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. Trotter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Nice shot by Snorten.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Trotter's body.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Trotter is rocked!
Snorten lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Snorten catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snorten drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Snorten throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Snorten steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range. #TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snorten tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Snorten works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hardy keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten stops Hardy from standing up.
Snorten passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy has hold of Snorten's hands but Snorten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Snorten has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snorten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snorten lands a nice short elbow.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!#T3#
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hardy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rip Snorten made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Nada blocks a leg kick.
Snorten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nada.
Snorten throws a sloppy body shot
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada lands a hook that stumbles Snorten back into the cage. Nada follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Snorten to the canvas! Nada pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Snorten has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Maraçon counters with a left to the body.
Maraçon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten slips a jab from Maraçon.
Snorten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maraçon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1##TD2#
Maraçon gets caught flat footed, as Snorten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maraçon wants to sweep but no luck.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maraçon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten throws a strike but Maraçon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maraçon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maraçon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maraçon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Maraçon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Snorten keeping full guard, as Maraçon tries to pass.
Maraçon prevents Snorten from getting back to his feet.
Maraçon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten wants to get back to his feet but Maraçon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maraçon wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Maraçon content to stall in guard here.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Snorten advances position into side control!
Snorten misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Snorten tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snorten lands an elbow.
Maraçon prevents Snorten from moving into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snorten connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maraçon some visible discomfort.
Snorten working away.
Snorten throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Maraçon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maraçon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Maraçon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maraçon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Maraçon controlling him for the moment.
Maraçon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Snorten keeps trying to improve his position.
Maraçon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snorten is keeping the position for now.
Maraçon trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Maraçon controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maraçon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Maraçon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Maraçon blocks the low kick.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maraçon.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon lands with a straight right. Snorten didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Maraçon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Snorten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maraçon blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Maraçon - just one landing.
Snorten with a hook.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maraçon.
Snorten tests Maraçon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten wants to slow Maraçon down by chopping away at his legs.
Maraçon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maraçon misses with a hook to the body
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon blocks a low kick nicely.
Maraçon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Maraçon blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maraçon connects with a nice looking jab.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1-2. Maraçon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon lands a nice shot that snaps Snorten's head back.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Maraçon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snortens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten. #T3#
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snorten throws a shot to the body.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Maraçon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maraçon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorten slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Snorten throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Maraçon takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.#T4#
Snorten connects with a leg kick. Maraçon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maraçon cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Maraçon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snorten in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorten throws a push kick but Maraçon slaps the foot to one side.
Maraçon misses with a wild combination.
Maraçon cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Maraçon.
Snorten slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Snorten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon 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#
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maraçon throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maraçon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Maraçon shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maraçon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon misses with a hook #CL2#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Snorten's head. #T1#
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maraçon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Maraçon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maraçon.
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snorten will feel that in the morning.
Maraçon clobbers Snorten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Snorten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snorten misses with a double jab. #T2#
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maraçon with a nice cross.
Snorten tries to clinch but Maraçon moves away
and Maraçon counters with a solid body kick.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Maraçon slips a jab from Snorten.
Maraçon pushes Snorten away with a front kick.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Maraçon forces Snorten back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maraçon.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Snorten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maraçon prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Maraçon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snorten up against the cage.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maraçon on the inside.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maraçon digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maraçon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Maraçon. #T4#
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten has Maraçon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maraçon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snorten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maraçon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snorten can turn it around.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maraçon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
Snorten shoots for a takedown but Maraçon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maraçon.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maraçon tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Snorten.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maraçon 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 97:Gower Vs Laine
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Snorten saw it coming and moves away.
Maraçon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maraçon takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon shows good takedown defense.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Snorten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snorten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maraçon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten tries to bum rush Maraçon with a series of wild strikes but Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Maraçon counters with an outside leg kick.
Maraçon stuns Snorten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten keeps the fight on the outside.
Snorten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a wild combination.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Maraçon and move into the clinch position.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
Snorten connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten moves out of range as Maraçon strikes.
Maraçon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Snorten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Maraçon moved out of range.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.#T2#
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Snorten throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Snorten defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1-2. Maraçon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Maraçon misses its intended target.
Maraçon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon connects with a body shot.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Snorten moves out of range easily.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon moves to clinch but Snorten breaks away
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Maraçon saw it coming and moves away.
Maraçon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten wants to counter with a clinch but Maraçon pushes him away.
Maraçon moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Maraçon moved out of range.
Maraçon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maraçon connects with the punch.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Maraçon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Snorten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maraçon counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Maraçon avoids nicely.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Maraçon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
Maraçon is looking to clinch.
Maraçon lands with a right hand.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Snorten walks into a jab.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Maraçon shakes him off and moves away.
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Maraçon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snorten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maraçon has got the better of the exchanges.
Maraçon is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Maraçon throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.#T1#
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Snorten saw it coming and moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Snorten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maraçon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Maraçon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snorten misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
Maraçon lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Maraçon knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Maraçon. #T2#
Maraçon thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Maraçon lands.
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maraçon at a distance.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Maraçon misses with a leg kick
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
Maraçon swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Maraçon throws a sloppy body shot
and Snorten counters with a nice leg kick.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Snorten clobbers Maraçon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Maraçon's leg but Maraçon calmly moves out of range.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Maraçon lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Maraçon should have avoided that one.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon throws a nice head kick!
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Maraçon slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Maraçon only half commits.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maraçon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Maraçon is looking for a counter combo.
Maraçon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maraçon avoids a kick to the body.
Maraçon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snorten can do to turn this around?
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Maraçon avoids it.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a push kick but Maraçon slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Maraçon counters with a thumping low kick.
Snorten tries to land a body kick
and Maraçon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maraçon.
A solid body kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten. #T2#
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Maraçon cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Maraçon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snorten. Snorten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snorten tries to work over Maraçon's front leg with a kick but Maraçon checks it.
Maraçon wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maraçon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snorten's sensitive parts.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Maraçon misses with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maraçon.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Snorten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Snorten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten scores with a spinning back kick!
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maraçon.
A leg kick checked by Maraçon.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A very excited looking Pablo Maraçon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
Abai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten with a hook.
Abai moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Abai with a poor takedown
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Abai ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Abai's body.
Snorten cracks Abai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BOOM! Snorten lands a beautiful left hook that drops Abai. Abai tries to recover but Snorten is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Abai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rip Snorten thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Snorten has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #TD#
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Snorten up, before dumping him to the ground. Snorten manages to land in guard.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten is still trying to improve position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snorten is keeping the position for now.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Snorten wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snorten passes McGuire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snorten is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
McGuire trying to control but Snorten postures up.
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snorten is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snorten is working away from the top position though.
McGuire is staying active underneath Snorten, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
McGuire trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up. #SU2#
Snorten gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McGuire cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten scores with a leg kick.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Snorten shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snorten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snorten's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire. #T3#
McGuire takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Snorten misses.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGuire moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snorten throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snorten lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Snorten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snorten. Snorten obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Snorten tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Snorten feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten lands the left hand.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snorten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T2#
McGuire thumps Snorten with a low kick.
Snorten misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Snorten throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Snorten lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well. #TD#
Snorten tries to sprawl but McGuire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snorten works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire works over Snorten with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Snorten's brow.
McGuire won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
McGuire works over Snorten with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Snorten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Snorten's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snorten is keeping the position for now.
McGuire won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
McGuire trying to control but Snorten is working from the bottom.
Snorten 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#T1#
Snorten cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Snorten counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snorten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Snorten cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Snorten.
McGuire slips a straight right by Snorten.
McGuire throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##TD2#
Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
Snorten trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snorten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Rip Snorten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGuire holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snorten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snorten working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Snorten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snorten is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Snorten in his half guard.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Snorten is working for a kimura here but McGuire manages to reverse the position and he's now in Snorten's guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is working Snorten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
McGuire slips nicely into half guard.
Snorten has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snorten tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Snorten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire 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.
Snorten punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I think McGuire 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Maraçon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maraçon.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Maraçon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten.
Maraçon cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Maraçon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maraçon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Maraçon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maraçon sprawls well. Maraçon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
Maraçon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Maraçon checks the leg kick.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well.
Snorten is looking to counter the offense by Maraçon and move into the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Maraçon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten wants to slow Maraçon down by chopping away at his legs.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Maraçon lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Maraçon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maraçon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Maraçon throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon misses with a body punch
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Maraçon.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maraçon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Maraçon checks a low kick from Snorten.
Snorten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Snorten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maraçon swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maraçon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maraçon connects with a body shot.
Maraçon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten fakes the leg kick and cracks Maraçon in the body.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Maraçon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Maraçon lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Snorten both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maraçon leaves Snorten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.#CL2#
Maraçon rushes Snorten and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon lands a body punch. #TD#
Snorten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maraçon stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maraçon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maraçon's sensitive parts.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the body.
Maraçon pushes Snorten away with a front kick.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maraçon swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a low kick as Maraçon jumps back.
Maraçon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maraçon duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.#TD#
Snorten changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maraçon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maraçon can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Maraçon tries to bench press Snorten off him but Snorten keeps the position.
Maraçon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snorten throwing strikes but Maraçon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Snorten looks to move to half guard but instead Maraçon has passed into mount! Damn!
Maraçon controlling the position easily from mount.
Snorten working to try and regain half guard.
Maraçon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten tries to reverse the position but Maraçon maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon content just to control the position here. #T2#
Snorten can't escape the position.
Maraçon controlling the pace for now.
Snorten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maraçon prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Maraçon controlling from the full mount.
Maraçon prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Maraçon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maraçon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snorten is looking to escape.
Snorten is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
Maraçon looking to control but Snorten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maraçon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snorten is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snorten tries to get to full guard but Maraçon has control of the leg.
Maraçon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Maraçon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snorten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.
Maraçon wants to pass the guard but Snorten is defending well.
Maraçon prevents Snorten from improving his position.
Snorten punching from the bottom.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snorten feints and then cracks Maraçon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maraçon down.
Maraçon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Maraçon.
A clash of legs there as Snorten blocks the low kick.
Maraçon connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maraçon takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maraçon.
Snorten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maraçon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Maraçon lands.#T1#
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maraçon. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon misses with a wild combination.
Maraçon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Maraçon tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Nice cross by Maraçon.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Maraçon swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Maraçon takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maraçon. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Maraçon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maraçon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snorten's hands.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a series of strikes. Maraçon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Maraçon misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten feinted with a counter takedown.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Maraçon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Maraçon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Snorten slips a jab from Maraçon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snorten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maraçon moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Maraçon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Snorten.#T4##CL2#
Maraçon darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Snorten has hold of one of Maraçon's legs. Maraçon is fighting the takedown attempt but Snorten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maraçon is pulling down on Snorten's head to control his posture.
Maraçon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maraçon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maraçon pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maraçon is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Snorten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maraçon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Maraçon.
I've got Maraçon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UGD 80:Pulkkinen Vs Defoe
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Pilvi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilvi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snorten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pilvi scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten lands a lovely overhand right.
Pilvi throws out a powerful jab.
Pilvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Snorten seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Snorten in side control, throwing shots but Pilvi defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pilvi tries to improve position but can't.
Pilvi defending against the ground and pound.
Pilvi taking a bit of punishment here - Snorten scoring with strikes.
Snorten throws a strike aimed at the side of Pilvi's head but Pilvi avoids it well.
Pilvi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Snorten throwing strikes but Pilvi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Snorten tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Pilvi controlling the position from side mount.
Snorten tries to buck Pilvi off but Pilvi is having none of it.
Snorten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pilvi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pilvi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pilvi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pilvi.
Pilvi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Pilvi has wrist control.
Snorten stopping the sweep attempt from Pilvi.#T2#
Pilvi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
Pilvi trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snorten working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Snorten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Pilvi has his feet on Snorten's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Snorten slips under a jab from Pilvi.
Snorten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pilvi, as that shot connected.
Pilvi throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pilvi misses with a wild combination.
Pilvi walks into a left hand. #T3#
Pilvi scores with a jab to the head.
Pilvi lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten takes one on the button.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Pilvi moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Pilvi as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pilvi.
Snorten tries to clinch up but Pilvi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Snorten.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Pilvi checks a leg kick nicely.
Pilvi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snorten.#T4#
Snorten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pilvi. That one must have hurt.
Pilvi scores with a kick to the body.
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pilvi.
Pilvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pilvi lands with a slapping head kick.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Pilvi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Pilvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilvi throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Pilvi misses with a wild body shot.
Pilvi scores with a decent looking hook.
Pilvi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pilvi scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pilvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Pilvi throws a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Pilvi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Snorten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pilvi tries to break the clinch but Snorten is controlling the position.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snorten fails to pull guard. #BC#
Pilvi breaks the clinch.
Pilvi throws a right hand that misses
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Pilvi moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Pilvi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Snorten trying to control but Pilvi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pilvi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pilvi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snorten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pilvi has passed into side control. #T1#
Pilvi staying calm.
Snorten gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pilvi controlling the action here.
Pilvi is trying to control. Snorten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten is pressing down on Pilvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snorten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pilvi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten wants to stand and escape but Pilvi is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pilvi stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Pilvi from controlling successfully.
Snorten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snorten throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Snorten wants to hit a switch here but Pilvi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snorten there!
Pilvi tries to control but Snorten wriggling away.
Snorten can't escape the position.
Pilvi content just to control the position here.
Snorten slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten is still trying to improve position.
Snorten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snorten tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pilvi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snorten is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Pilvi controlling the position easily from mount.
Pilvi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Snorten slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten is staying active underneath Pilvi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snorten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pilvi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snorten is looking to sweep but instead, Pilvi has passed into half guard.
Snorten wants to improve his position but Pilvi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Veikko Pilvi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pilvi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pilvi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Pilvi.
Pilvi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten scoring well with a low kick there.
Snorten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pilvi looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pilvi.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pilvi, right into the meat.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Pilvi off balance momentarily.
Pilvi lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilvi throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Pilvi only half commits. #T1#
Snorten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Pilvi jabs Snorten right on the nose. Snorten blinks but takes it well.
Pilvi cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Pilvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pilvi throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Pilvi only half commits.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Pilvi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Pilvi finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pilvi.
Veikko Pilvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pilvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pilvi lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Pilvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilvi misses with a body shot.
Pilvi throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a left and a right that stings Pilvi. #T2#
Pilvi scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Pilvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pilvi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pilvi.
A bone on bone clash there as Pilvi blocks the leg kick.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Pilvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Pilvi's shoulder, as Pilvi tries to avoid the shot.
Pilvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pilvi.
A clash of legs there as Snorten blocks the low kick.
Pilvi misses with a looping right.
Pilvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snorten can do to turn this around?
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Pilvi.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilvi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten lands with a hook. Pilvi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pilvi can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pilvi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pilvi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten takes one on the button.
Pilvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pilvi swings widly with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Pilvi misses with an uppercut.
Pilvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Pilvi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pilvi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pilvi lands with a good body shot.
Pilvi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pilvi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilvi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Snorten defending well as Pilvi loads up on a big left hand.
Pilvi scores with a jab to the head.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pilvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pilvi is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pilvi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pilvi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pilvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten thinks about the counter body kick.
Pilvi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilvi lands with a shot to the body.
Pilvi takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Pilvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Pilvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pilvi, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Pilvi!
Veikko Pilvi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack checks a leg kick nicely.
Haack slips under a jab.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
We've been informed that Snorten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Snorten moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haack throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Haack shakes him off and moves away.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten works the jab nicely.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Snorten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snorten takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack connects with a high kick.
Haack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Haack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack moves out of range as Snorten strikes.#T2#
Haack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Snorten clinches with his opponent.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haack lands with a nice body punch.
Haack blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack digs a good body shot into Snorten's ribs.
Snorten avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten. #T3#
Haack slips under a jab from Snorten.
Haack throws a nice head kick!
Haack feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Snorten throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Haack blocks a jab.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack misses with a leg kick
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Haack takes one on the button.
Haack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Haack.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Haack throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
A short right from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten checks a low kick from Haack.
Snorten slips a straight right by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Snorten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haack.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten wants to break free but Haack has control. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haack prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands with a light punch inside.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haack.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Snorten lands a right hand. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haack lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten wants to clinch up but Haack keeps it at a distance.
Haack is looking to chop away at Snorten's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Snorten shrugs it off though.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Snorten dives in and scores a takedown into Haack's guard.#ES#
Haack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Snorten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Haack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haack checks it well.
Haack throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack lands with a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Haack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Haack defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snorten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haack!
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten in side control, throwing shots but Haack defends.
Snorten scores with punches from side control.
Snorten working the strikes but Haack uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snorten swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Snorten defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snorten, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack scores with a head kick. Snorten tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Haack misses the body punch
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haack slips under a jab.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack slips under a jab from Snorten.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Haack sets himself, and Snorten steps forward looking for the clinch! Haack avoids it this time.
Snorten blocks a leg kick.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten checks a low kick from Haack.#T2#
Snorten throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Haack coming out on top.
Snorten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased. #CL2#
Snorten moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Haack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
A punch combination from Snorten misses.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Snorten sees coming a mile off.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.#T3#
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Haack misses with a left hand
and Snorten counters with a three punch combo that has Haack backing up. Haack nods at Snorten to acknowledge the strikes.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Haack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Snorten scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Snorten clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Haack kicks off Snorten and gets to his feet.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Snorten tries to clinch there but Haack circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Snorten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I think Snorten 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Snorten slips under a jab.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by El Toro and move into the clinch position.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Julio El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from El Toro misses.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and moves out of range.
El Toro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Toro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Toro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snorten counters with a good low kick that El Toro was not able to check.
Snorten tests El Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
El Toro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snorten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Toro lands with a good body shot.
El Toro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Toro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Toro misses with a combination
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
El Toro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snorten defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro wants to clinch
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Toro's head backwards.
El Toro shoots in and drives through. Snorten sprawls well.
Snorten circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Toro throws a body kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snorten, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
El Toro is rocked!#CL2#
Snorten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snorten misses with some punches. #TD2#
Snorten gets control of El Toro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snorten will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
El Toro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snorten's guard.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Toro won't allow Snorten to sweep him here. #T2#
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snorten's guard.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro 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.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Toro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Toro has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but El Toro has wrist control.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
El Toro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Snorten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Toro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Snorten, into his guard. #REVR#
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
Snorten wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Snorten gets full guard.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Snorten's brow.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
Snorten keeps trying to improve his position.
Snorten throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
El Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
El Toro is looking to counter punch.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Snorten tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snorten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as El Toro blocks the low kick.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snorten as he avoids it easily.
El Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
El Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
El Toro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
El Toro tries to circle away but Snorten has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
El Toro is trying to force a seperation but Snorten has the dominant position.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on El Toro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
El Toro can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Toros head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh El Toro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten tries for a takedown but El Toro manages to get underhooks.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten lands with a light punch inside.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Toro jumps guard but Snorten turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro is trying to push Snorten away but Snorten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten. #CUT2#
Julio El Toro's cut is getting worse.
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Toro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
El Toro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Snorten engages and cracks El Toro with a massive lead left hook - El Toro tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Snorten is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Arjuna - just one landing.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Snorten misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten checks a low kick from Arjuna.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snorten motions for Arjuna to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Snorten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna.
Arjuna scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a wild combination.
Snorten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorten cracks Arjuna with a good jab.
Arjuna throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Snorten tries to clinch there but Arjuna circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arjuna throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Snorten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arjuna is trying to get back to full guard.
Arjuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arjuna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snorten trying to mount his opponent but Arjuna defends it.
Arjuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arjuna.#T3#
Arjuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arjuna holds on and takes a little breather.
Arjuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arjuna trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
Arjuna looking to control.
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Arjuna pulls Snorten in to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snorten working his ground and pound in the gym.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Arjuna working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now.
Arjuna is pulling down on Snorten's head. It's preventing any offense from Snorten, at least for the moment.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Snorten stands up over Arjuna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Arjuna manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Arjuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten wants a takedown but no success here.
Snorten gets through Arjuna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arjuna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Snorten.
Jab, jab by Arjuna - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.
Arjuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjuna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna sets himself, and Snorten steps forward looking for the clinch! Arjuna avoids it this time.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Arjuna is predictable there
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arjuna throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!
Arjuna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arjuna.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Arjuna misses with a body shot
and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut.
Arjuna lands a nice looking body kick.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snorten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body.
Arjuna misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Snorten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snorten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten wants to counter with a clinch but Arjuna pushes him away.
Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick.
As Snorten backs away, Arjuna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snorten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Snorten.#ROC2#
Arjuna is rocked!
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Arjuna feints a jab promting Snorten to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Snorten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.
Arjuna throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arjuna takes a step back to recover.
Snorten checks a low kick from Arjuna.
Snorten throws a hook but Arjuna avoids it easily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arjuna defends it well.
Snorten throws out a powerful jab.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snorten!
A right-left combo lands from Arjuna.
Snorten feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Snorten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Snorten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arjuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Arjuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arjuna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Arjuna misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snorten.#T2#
Arjuna wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Arjuna tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arjuna misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten's corner calls for a 1-2. Snorten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna throws a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arjuna digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arjuna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Snorten does no damage.
Snorten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arjuna momentarily.
Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.#CL2#
Snorten forces Arjuna back against the cage and clinches.
Snorten pushes Arjuna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arjuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Arjuna breaks the clinch.
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Snorten works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Arjuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten slips a straight right by Arjuna.
Arjuna seems to have got his legs back now.
Arjuna walks into a straight right hand from Snorten.#CL2#
Snorten clinches up with Arjuna and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Snorten manages to break the clinch.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arjuna misses with a straight left.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten blocks a leg kick.
Snorten unleashes a big counter combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I've got Snorten 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
A relieved looking Rip Snorten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Snorten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Snorten has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Snorten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Snorten lands a body shot.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Snorten scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snorten.
Phillips tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Snorten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Snorten.
Phillips looks winded!
Snorten blocking some punches.
Phillips misses with some punches. #T1#
Snorten lands a left hand.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Snorten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snorten is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Phillips is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phillips can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten lands a big elbow - Phillips is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Snorten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A relieved looking Rip Snorten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#76 Ibaka vs Sennin
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Snorten moves out of range of the leg kick from Staal.
Snorten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eric Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Snorten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staal on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Staal.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Staal looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Staal throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Staal misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten lands a really nice looking cross but Staal seems unphased.
Staal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Staal. Those never looked like landing.
Staal throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Staal thinking.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Staal misses its intended target.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten misses with a right hand #TD#
and Staal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staal.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Staal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Snorten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Snorten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Staal content to stall in guard here.
Snorten has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten is continuing to stall.
Staal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Staal preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snorten holds on and takes a little breather.
Staal postures up in Snorten's guard and throws a big left but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Scotty's Yard inform us that Snorten has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Staal being controlled here momentarily.
Staal 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.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Snorten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Staal is working Snorten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten pulls Staal in to control the position.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Staal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten is trying to control but Staal manages to pass to mount!
Snorten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Staal landing strikes from the mount.
Snorten is looking to improve his position but Staal isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snorten can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Snorten is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Staal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Snorten is in a horrible position here. Staal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Snorten is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Staal cracks Snorten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Snorten is still in real trouble! Can Staal finish him?
Staal unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Snorten wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Staal celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal!

Event: EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Branco.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Branco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branco finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snorten jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Branco has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
A body shot lands from Branco.
Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Branco.
A short uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten lands a hook that snaps the head of Branco backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Branco.
Branco tries to work over Snorten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snorten lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land. #T2#
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snorten's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Snorten has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Branco is trying to keep an underhook but Snorten manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten trying to mount his opponent but Branco defends it.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Branco is defending well. #T3#
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Branco is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco is pressing down on Snorten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snorten is looking to pass into half guard but Branco pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Branco is in guard.#REVB#
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Branco passes Snorten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snorten has a hand on Branco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Branco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Snorten tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Snorten tries to improve his position but Branco has taken his back! Branco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Snorten tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Branco pushes Snorten away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mack Branco!
After winning the bout, Mack Branco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Speedman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten works Speedman's body with a nice hook.
Speedman connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speedman doesn't seem bothered though.
Snorten throws the left hand but Speedman avoids the punch easily.
Speedman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speedman.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Speedman tries to counter by clinching up but Snorten breaks away and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Speedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Speedman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.
Speedman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten lunges at Speedman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speedman's hand.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Snorten.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Snorten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speedman.
Snorten connects with a nice looking jab.
Snorten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten 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.
Snorten throws a hook but Speedman blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speedman.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Speedman misses with a body punch
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Speedman drives through and clinches with Snorten against the cage.
Snorten tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Snorten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Speedman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Snorten swinging wildly here.
Snorten throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.
Speedman swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Speedman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Speedman slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Speedman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speedman scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Speedman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speedman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Speedman scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Speedman avoids it easily.
Speedman tries to counter by clinching up but Snorten breaks away and moves out of range.
Speedman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Speedman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snorten.
Speedman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snorten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speedman scrambles back to his feet.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten works Speedman's body with a nice hook.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Nice jab there from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Speedman counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Speedman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Speedman counters with a nice leg kick.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Speedman is looking to wear down Snorten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speedman avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Snorten misses. #T1#
Speedman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snorten.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Speedman misses with a low kick.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Speedman moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Speedman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snorten takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Speedman takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Speedman's ribs.
Speedman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Snorten misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Speedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speedman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speedman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speedman walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman misses with a straight right.
Snorten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speedman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speedman moves away.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Speedman is looking to land body kicks.
Speedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range. #CL#
Speedman clinches up with Snorten and pushes him back against the cage.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snorten gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snortens head.
Speedman working aggressively here.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land. #T4#
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
As Snorten backs away, Speedman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speedman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speedman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Speedman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Speedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorten misses with a series of wild punches.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Snorten misses.
Speedman lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Speedman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snorten finds it's way round the side to connect with Speedman's head.
Snorten scores with a jab. Speedman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.#T1#
Speedman with a poor takedown
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman swings widly with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Speedman swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Speedman moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Speedman saw that one coming.
Speedman looks to clinch
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Speedman throws a wild body kick that Snorten sees coming a mile off.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Snorten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Speedman.
Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Speedman lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snorten wants a takedown but no success here.
Speedman takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Speedman.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman is pushing Snorten 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman. #T3#
Speedman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Speedman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snorten's efforts to push away.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Snorten tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Snorten blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Speedman throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Speedman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Speedman throws a low kick, looking for Snorten's leg but Snorten calmly moves out of range.
Speedman lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speedman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Speedman.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snorten 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
An out of breath Rip Snorten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 407
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Sumerod forces Snorten back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Snorten breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sumerod moves into the clinch.
Sumerod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sumerod lands an elbow inside that Snorten shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Sumerod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snorten is defending well for now.
Snorten scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Sumerod.
Sumerod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumerod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snorten's brow.
Sumerod is working for takedown but Snorten is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sumerod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sumerod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snorten.
Sumerod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumerod jumps guard but Snorten stands there with Sumerod around his waist. Sumerod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snorten blocks the elbow strike. #T1##TD2#
Sumerod gets control of Snorten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sumerod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sumerod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snorten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sumerod wants to stand and escape but Snorten is having none of it.
Sumerod is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Snorten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sumerod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sumerod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Snorten in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sumerod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snorten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snorten working Sumerod over with strikes. #T2#
Sumerod wants to control but Snorten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sumerod pushes Snorten off looking to stand but Snorten dives back in and keeps control.
Sumerod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snorten.
Ground and pound from Snorten. #SUB2#
Sumerod looking for submissions off his back.
Snorten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sumerod actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Snorten is looking to advance position but Sumerod won't allow it.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Sumerod's hands, connecting with Sumerod's forehead.
Snorten trying to mount his opponent but Sumerod defends it. #SUB2#
Sumerod actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
Sumerod kicks off Snorten and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Sumerod clinches.
Snorten has had enough of the clinch but Sumerod keeps him there for the moment.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumerod. #T4#
Sumerod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snorten avoids it.
Sumerod trying to land knees to the body.
Sumerod tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Sumerod back against the cage.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snorten misses with a body punch.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but Snorten forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Sumerod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sumerod struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sumerod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snorten lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumerod misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Sumerod creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snorten's defenses.
Sumerod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aidan Sumerod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sumerod darts in trying to clinch
and Snorten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sumerod thinking.
Sumerod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sumerod doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Sumerod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snorten's waist but Snorten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sumerod off to one side.
Snorten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumerod on the side of the head.
Sumerod is looking to clinch but Snorten is avoiding it.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Snorten there.
Sumerod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sumerod fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Sumerod knows he should have avoided that one.
Sumerod has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Snorten scores with a jab. Sumerod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sumerod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Sumerod persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumerod was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten lands a slapping body shot.
Aidan Sumerod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Snorten. No joy for Sumerod on that attempt.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snorten works the jab nicely.
Sumerod wants to clinch
and Snorten counters with a series of strikes. Sumerod will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Sumerod pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sumerod gets control of Snorten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sumerod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten is working Sumerod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten stands and throws Sumerod's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Sumerod is looking for a sweep.
Sumerod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snorten tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sumerod knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sumerod is trying to control but can't.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten passes to full mount!
Sumerod is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Snorten punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten lands a heavy elbow.
Sumerod wants to control but Snorten is having none of it.
Sumerod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snorten punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Sumerod is rocked!
Snorten connects with a bit shot that sees Sumerod covering up! More strikes from Snorten and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Snorten is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 394
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Snorten throws a body punch but Godfrey moves out of range.
Godfrey slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godfrey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godfrey's sensitive parts.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Godfrey moves into the clinch.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Godfrey works on Snorten's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey working aggressively here.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Godfrey fails to land.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Snorten avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Godfrey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Godfrey gets through Snorten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
Godfrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfrey controls his hands.
Godfrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godfrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godfrey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Godfrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten misses with a punch on the inside.
Godfrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfrey misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten. #T2#
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Godfrey.
Godfrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten. #BC#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godfrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godfrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godfrey tries to clinch there but Snorten circles away.
Snorten catches Godfrey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Godfrey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorten tries for a takedown but Godfrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Godfrey instigates a clinch. #T3#
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Godfrey avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godfrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godfrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Snorten avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Godfrey is trying to trip Snorten. He has hold of a leg but Snorten is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Godfrey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Snorten is looking to stand back up but Godfrey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snorten. #REVR#
Godfrey prevents Snorten from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godfrey wants to stand up but Snorten is controlling the position.
Snorten trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Snorten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Godfrey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Godfrey's back!
Snorten throwing sloppy strikes.
Snorten wants to control but Godfrey is keeping busy.
Godfrey avoids the strikes from Snorten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Godfrey has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten punches the canvas rather than the man.
Godfrey covering up well under a series of strikes from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Godfrey moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Godfrey tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Godfrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Godfrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snorten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godfrey misses with a hook.
Snorten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Snorten sets himself, and Godfrey steps forward looking for the clinch! Snorten avoids it this time.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Godfrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Godfrey clinches.
Godfrey blocks a body shot from Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey works on Snorten's body with a couple of short punches.
Godfrey can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Godfrey stops a takedown attempt from Snorten.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godfrey tries to clinch
and Snorten counters with a low kick, right behind Godfrey 's knee.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Godfrey dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Godfrey avoids it well.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godfrey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobby Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godfrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Godfrey clinches up against the cage.
Godfrey misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Godfrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snorten pushes Godfrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snorten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godfrey lands a right hand. #BC#
Snorten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godfrey misses with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a nice body shot.
Snorten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Godfrey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves forwards but Godfrey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godfrey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Godfrey.#T3#
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godfrey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godfrey moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Godfrey misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Godfrey closes the distance and pushes Snorten back into the cage.
Godfrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godfrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Godfrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Godfrey pushes Snorten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Godfrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Snorten as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Godfrey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snorten lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Godfrey.
Snorten blocking some punches.
Godfrey slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godfrey slips a jab and a cross from Snorten.
Godfrey misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Snorten misses its target.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godfrey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godfrey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godfrey sprawls well. Godfrey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Godfrey is just out of range.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Godfrey moved out of range nicely.
Godfrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snorten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godfrey tries to clinch there but Snorten circles away.
Snorten cracks the inside of Godfrey's front leg.
Snorten misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godfrey scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godfrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Godfrey moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Godfrey's head.#T1#
Godfrey avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godfrey looks to land a combination but Snorten avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Snorten misses its target.
Snorten works Godfrey's body with a nice hook.
Godfrey takes one on the button.
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt.
Godfrey tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten. #TD#
Snorten decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snorten working Godfrey over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godfrey defending well though.
Godfrey is pressing down on Snorten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobby Godfrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
Godfrey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Godfrey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Godfrey!#REVB#
Godfrey stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.#T3#
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godfrey is keeping the position for now.
Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten postures up in Godfrey's guard and throws a big left but Godfrey blocks it.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godfrey slips a jab and a cross from Snorten.
Godfrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godfrey moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snorten, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Snorten checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradstone.
Bradstone lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Bradstone throws a leg kick
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bradstone misses
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradstone manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradstone tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Bradstone misses with a hook
and Snorten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradstone thinking.
Snorten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradstone throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Bradstone moves out of range. #T1#
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bradstone looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Bradstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Snorten with a series of wild strikes but Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snorten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snorten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
Bradstone misses with an uppercut
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Bradstone throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Bradstone down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bradstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradstone misses with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradstone avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Bradstone misses the shot to the body.
Snorten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Bradstone slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Bradstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Bradstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradstone. Bradstone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradstone checks it well.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bradstone.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradstone shoots and misses
and Snorten counters with a left to the body.
Snorten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Bradstone knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Bradstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradstone misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Bradstone lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Bradstone is predictable there #KD#
and Snorten counters with a crisp one two that drops Bradstone! Snorten thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bradstone to his feet! Bradstone is in big trouble!#ROC#
Bradstone is rocked!
Bradstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Bradstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradstone looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.
As Bradstone looks to move away, Snorten throws a big counter combo but Bradstone just gets out of the way.
Bradstone seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snorten.
A low kick from Bradstone is predictable there
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradstone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snorten takes a swing at Bradstone's ribcage but misses.
Bradstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snorten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snorten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradstone misses with a body kick.
Bradstone misses with a left hand
and Bradstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
Bradstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten punishes Bradstone's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten lands a body shot.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Snorten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradstone.
Bradstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bradstone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradstone can do to turn this around?
Bradstone tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten catches Bradstone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradstone cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten checks a low kick from Bradstone.
A low kick from Bradstone misses
and Snorten counters with a nice body shot.
Bradstone is breathing heavily.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Snorten lands a big right hand that sends Bradstone crashing to the mat! Snorten stays standing though and waves Bradstone back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bradstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Bradstone's body. Bradstone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten.
Snorten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Bradstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradstone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snorten sprawls well. Snorten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Snorten throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten works Bradstone's body with a nice hook.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snorten with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bradstone eats them both and turns towards Snorten to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bradstone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Snorten has got the better of the exchanges.
Bradstone misses with a double jab
and Snorten counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Snorten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradstone is just out of range.
Bradstone lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Bradstone's leg. Bradstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snorten is looking to wear down Bradstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Bradstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradstone cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten tests Bradstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradstone throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten digs a good hook to Bradstone's body.
A shot to the body from Bradstone misses
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradstone blocks a leg kick.
Bradstone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradstone wants to clinch but Snorten slips to the side
and Snorten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Snorten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Bradstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten scores with a jab.#KD#
Snorten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bradstone sprawling to the canvas! Bradstone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Snorten finish him?!
Bradstone takes one on the button.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a left hook right on the temple and Bradstone goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Snorten lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bradstone is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LEGACY! 77
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Snorten lands a jab to the nose.
Snorten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Guns is out of range. #CL2#
Snorten clinches up against the cage.
Guns wants to break free but Snorten has control.
Guns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snorten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guns's efforts to push away.#BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Snorten catches Guns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guns is looking to clinch but Snorten is avoiding it.
Guns connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Guns rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away. #CL#
Guns clinches up with Snorten and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Guns throws a lazy body kick
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guns.
Guns tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guns.#CL#
Guns pushes Snorten up against the cage in a clinch.
Guns lands a nice uppercut.
Guns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Guns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snorten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns can't break the clinch.
Guns has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Guns wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Guns's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch. #T2#
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guns lands with a slapping head kick.
Snorten keeps the fight on the outside.
Snorten throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Guns is looking to clinch.
Guns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten tries to bum rush Guns with a series of wild strikes but Guns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Guns fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Snorten gets tackled into the cage by Guns. Guns maintains the clinch.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Guns is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Guns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snorten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Snorten clinches up with Guns and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Guns. #BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns. #CL2#
Snorten closes the distance and pushes Guns back into the cage.#BC#
Guns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snorten.#CL#
Guns drives through and clinches with Snorten against the cage. #BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
Snorten misses with a two punch combination.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snorten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snorten unleashes a big counter combination but Guns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Snorten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Guns rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Guns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snorten gets through Guns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Guns wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guns counters with a series of strikes. Snorten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns is looking to clinch but Snorten is avoiding it.
Guns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guns tries to clinch
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.#CL#
Guns moves into the clinch.#BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Snorten scores with a jab. Guns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten lands a head shot.
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Snorten lands with a straight right. Guns didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Snorten gets a clinch.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guns is trying to push Snorten away but Snorten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guns.
Snorten prevents Guns from breaking the clinch.
Guns working hard to break the clinch.
Guns has had enough of the clinch but Snorten keeps him there for the moment.
Snorten has Guns pressed against the cage, preventing Guns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Guns.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guns is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Snorten.
Guns is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage.
Guns wants to break free but Snorten has control.
Snorten keeps control of Guns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Snorten prevents Guns from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.#CL#
Guns clinches up against the cage.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Snorten.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guns.
Big Guns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guns blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guns.
Snorten misses with a body punch.
Snorten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snorten punishes Guns's body with a nice straight punch.
Guns tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Snorten tries a quick counter leg kick but Guns is wise to it.
Guns tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Guns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Guns is looking to clinch but Snorten is avoiding it.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
A punch combination from Snorten misses.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.#T4#
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Guns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Big Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Snorten has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Guns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Snorten drives through and clinches with Guns against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Guns's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guns jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guns moves to clinch but Snorten breaks away
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snorten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guns checks a low kick from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guns wants to clinch.
Snorten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Guns avoids it well.
Guns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Snorten. #T1#
That kick from Snorten tenderised Guns's leg. Guns is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Guns rushes Snorten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten throws a counter combo.
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snorten misses with a hook
letting Guns counter with a right hand.
Snorten scores with a jab.#CL2#
Snorten clinches up with Guns and pushes him back against the cage.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guns lands with a short shot to the head.
Guns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns working aggressively here. #T2#
Guns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Snorten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten has Guns pressed against the cage, preventing Guns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Guns throws a head punch that misses.
Guns throws a head punch that misses.
Guns can't break the clinch.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Guns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Snorten.
Guns tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten has Guns pressed against the cage, preventing Guns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten has Guns pressed against the cage, preventing Guns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Guns tries to clinch but Snorten moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Snorten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Guns darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Guns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Snorten prevents Guns from breaking the clinch.
Snorten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land. #BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Guns checks it
and Guns counters with an inside leg kick.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Guns should have avoided that one.
Guns misses with a body kick. #T4#
Guns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Guns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guns tries to clinch there but Snorten circles away.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Guns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guns tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Guns tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it. #CL#
Guns rushes Snorten and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Guns can't break the clinch.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Guns.
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snorten working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snorten 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
Our winner, Rip Snorten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten. #TD#
Snorten feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snorten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Snorten has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten is working Alexandrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten is looking to pass into half guard but Alexandrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alexandrov is in guard.#REVB#
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Snorten wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Snorten passes into half guard.
Alexandrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten passes to side control. #SU#
Snorten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexandrov to his feet. #T4#
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - Snorten had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Snorten shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexandrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snorten landing a few strikes.
Alexandrov wants to control but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov has hold of Snorten's hands but Snorten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snorten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Snorten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Snorten is looking to score with low kicks.
Snorten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head.
A left lands for Snorten.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Snorten there.#T1#
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorten swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt - Snorten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexandrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snorten tries to avoid it but Alexandrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snorten to the ground. Snorten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Alexandrov feints a jab promting Snorten to slip. Alexandrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Snorten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexandrov walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten lands an overhand right.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten thuds his shin into the meat of Alexandrov's side.
Snorten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Snorten throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snorten avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexandrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Snorten throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Snorten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snorten to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov pulls Snorten in close to his closed guard and prevents Snorten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Snorten passes into half guard.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten thumps Alexandrov with a low kick.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Alexandrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snortens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snorten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Snorten scores with a takedown into Alexandrov's guard.#T1#
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Snorten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexandrov is staying active underneath Snorten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snorten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snorten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Snorten postures up.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Snorten in close.
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
Alexandrov is concentrating on defense, preventing Snorten from advancing position.
Snorten drops an elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov is refusing to be controlled, as Snorten sits in half guard.
Snorten working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alexandrov's thigh. Alexandrov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Alexandrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snorten puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snorten uses his free foot to push down on Alexandrov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexandrov.
Snorten with shots to the head and body - Alexandrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snorten unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Snorten unloading with bombs!
Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Snorten maintains control.#T4#
Snorten landing shots from mount.
Snorten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Alexandrov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Snorten around the waist but Snorten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Snorten is the winner by TKO! Snorten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Bradstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradstone with the counter takedown but Snorten avoids it easily.
Bradstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bradstone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snorten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook to the body
and Bradstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Bradstone cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
Snorten blocks a low kick nicely.
Snorten scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Bradstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Bradstone ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Bradstone coming out on top.
Bradstone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradstone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradstone moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a body kick that misses.
Bradstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bradstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradstone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2#
Bradstone closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Bradstone.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradstones head.
Bradstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bradstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten is working Bradstone over against the cage.
Bradstone pushes Snorten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten. #TD#
Snorten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snorten is trying to control. Bradstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradstone is retaining full guard.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone has control of Snorten's left arm, preventing Snorten from doing any damage. #T3#
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradstone's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snorten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
Bradstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten won't allow Bradstone to sweep him here.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten is working Bradstone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten trying to move into half guard but instead Bradstone has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Snorten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradstone is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Snorten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradstone defends well.
Bradstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snorten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Bradstone moved out of range.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten moves away
letting Snorten counter with a right hand.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Bradstone.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradstone has a takedown stuffed.
Bradstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snorten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradstone - the referee stops the clock and Snorten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradstone. Snorten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
As Bradstone looks to move away, Snorten throws a big counter combo but Bradstone just gets out of the way.#T1##TD2#
Bradstone shoots in and bounces Snorten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Snorten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bradstone's guard. #REVR#
Snorten distracts Bradstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradstone trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!#REVB#
Bradstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bradstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Snorten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradstone won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradstone to regain full guard.
Bradstone looking to control. #T3#
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten trying to control but Bradstone is working from the bottom.
Bradstone keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Bradstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradstone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely. #T4#
Bradstone wants to stand and escape but Snorten is having none of it.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!#REVB#
Bradstone trying to control but Snorten is working from the bottom.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
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!
#R3#
Good shot there by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Bradstone slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Bradstone moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Bradstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bradstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Bradstone persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradstone! But no joy.
Bradstone swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Bradstone tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Bradstone avoids it easily.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bradstone.#T1#
Bradstone connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Snorten! He's out on his feet! Bradstone rushes in and drops Snorten with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drake Bradstone!

Event: Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Annorlunda scores with a takedown into Snorten's guard.
Annorlunda wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Annorlunda won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten is still trying to improve position.
Snorten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Annorlunda.
Annorlunda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Annorlunda won't allow Snorten to get back to his feet.
Annorlunda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snorten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Annorlunda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Annorlunda postures up.
Snorten is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Snorten is trying to control the position but Annorlunda postures up. #SUB2#
Annorlunda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet. #ES2#
Snorten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Annorlunda is looking to clinch but Snorten is avoiding it.
Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Annorlunda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Annorlunda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snorten finds it's way round the side to connect with Annorlunda's head.
Annorlunda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab. #CL2#
Snorten instigates a clinch.
Snorten lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snorten.#T2#
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Annorlunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten avoids the elbow strike from Annorlunda, against the cage.
Good body shot from Snorten.
A short right from Snorten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Annorlunda avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Annorlunda drags the fight down to the ground.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Annorlunda wants to get back to his feet but Snorten is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Snorten gets to his feet. Annorlunda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Annorlunda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snorten scores with a jab.#TD2#
Snorten shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snorten wants to control but Annorlunda is keeping him busy.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snorten prevents Annorlunda from standing back up.
Snorten is looking to stall here but Annorlunda recovers full guard.
Snorten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snorten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Annorlunda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Annorlunda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Snorten sneaks out the side door and pushes Annorlunda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Snorten dives in for a single leg takedown but Annorlunda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snorten misses with a hook. Annorlunda ducked under it nicely.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Annorlunda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Annorlunda misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Annorlunda! #CUT#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Annorlunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Annorlunda. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Annorlunda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Annorlunda shoots in and gets a takedown into Snorten's guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Annorlunda controlling him for the moment.
Rip Snorten has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snorten working for submissions but it's allowed Annorlunda to get to half guard.
Snorten felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Annorlunda trying to control from Snorten's half guard. Snorten has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2#
Snorten is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten works on Annorlunda's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Snorten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Annorlunda.
A jab from Snorten finds it's way through Annorlunda's defenses.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Annorlunda's hands.#TD#
Annorlunda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snorten to the mat! Snorten manages to get full guard.
Annorlunda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snorten is proving hard to escape from.
Annorlunda preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorten is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Annorlunda manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Annorlunda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Snorten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snorten showed some decent athleticism there.
Snorten throwing shots but Annorlunda is blocking nicely. #T2#
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Annorlunda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Annorlunda is not content to let Snorten control the position.
Snorten stops Annorlunda from getting back to his feet.
Snorten throwing shots but Annorlunda is blocking nicely.
Annorlunda wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten moves nicely into side control.
Annorlunda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Snorten looks up at the clock and then as Annorlunda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snorten smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Snorten working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Snorten is putting a hurting on Annorlunda here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snorten lands a decent elbow from side control.
Annorlunda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Annorlunda wants to control but Snorten postures up.
Snorten looks up at the clock and then as Annorlunda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snorten smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Annorlunda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Annorlunda is not content to let Snorten control the position.
Annorlunda is looking to reverse the position.
Snorten lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Annorlunda down.
Snorten throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Snorten in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Annorlunda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snorten is chipping away with strikes.
Snorten trying to control the position but Annorlunda is working away.
Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Annorlunda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Snorten.
Snorten working away.
Annorlunda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snorten grinds an elbow into Annorlunda's temple.
Annorlunda taking a bit of punishment here - Snorten scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten throws an elbow but Annorlunda slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snorten lands an elbow.
Snorten landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Annorlunda moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Annorlunda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Annorlunda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Annorlunda saw that one coming.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Annorlunda's body.#TD#
Snorten tries to sprawl but Annorlunda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snorten is staying active underneath Annorlunda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Annorlunda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten tries to roll over but Annorlunda keeps him under control.
Snorten moves into full guard.
Annorlunda won't allow Snorten to sweep him here. #T1#
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Annorlunda from controlling successfully.
Snorten wants to stand and escape but Annorlunda is having none of it.
Snorten 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#
Snorten is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snorten prevents Annorlunda from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Snorten tries to pass to full mount but Annorlunda defends it.
Snorten stops Annorlunda from getting back to his feet.
Snorten working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Annorlunda's thigh. Annorlunda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Snorten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snorten working some strikes from top position.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Annorlunda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Annorlunda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Snorten wants to sweep here but Annorlunda controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Snorten wants to improve his position but instead Annorlunda has moved into half guard.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Annorlunda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorten is on top in guard. #REVB#
Annorlunda wants to stand up but Snorten is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Annorlunda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snorten postures up and lands a big shot to Annorlunda's brow.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Annorlunda is keeping the position for now.
Annorlunda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Annorlunda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Snorten off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Annorlunda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snorten on his heels. He'll look to pass Snorten's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Snorten uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snorten 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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