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Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1#
Good exchange - Mayer coming out on top.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snoats's guard.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into half guard.
Snoats is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snoats trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Snoats is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer prevents Snoats from improving his position.#T1#
Snoats is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.
Snoats trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer prevents Snoats from improving his position.#SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Snoats trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snoats lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayer will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Snoats is trying is best to control the position here.
Mayer trying to control from half guard but Snoats is working away. #SUB2#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Snoats is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats manages to get to full guard.
Mayer won't allow Snoats to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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#
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Mayer lands with a right hand.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Snoats swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snoats works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Snoats takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
Mayer connects 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!
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damen Mayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD2#
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snoats's half guard.
Snoats is trying to get back to full guard.
Snoats regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayer trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom. #T2#
Snoats 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#
Snoats is looking to stall here but Mayer recovers full guard.
Snoats trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoats is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Snoats advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Snoats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snoats pulls his head out easily.
Snoats is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snoats is controlling the pace.
Mayer regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snoats trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Snoats advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snoats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snoats trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Snoats is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Snoats avoids it easily.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer tries to move into range but Snoats moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayer moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Mayer wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Mayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats throws a hook but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer punishes Snoats's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snoats on his heels. He'll look to pass Snoats's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Mayer passes Snoats's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.
Snoats is controlling Mayer's trapped leg to prevent Mayer from advancing to side control.
Snoats moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
Mayer stands and throws Snoats's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mayer advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mayer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snoats to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snoats shrugs it off.
Snoats tries to lock up and control but Mayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snoats sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snoats wants to sweep but Mayer has passed to side control!
Snoats is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Snoats is defending well.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats tries to improve position but can't.
Snoats is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snoats manages to get back to half guard.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.
Mayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!

 

Event: C23: Omarov vs. Steve     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Snoats shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Time is looking to slow Snoats down with leg kicks.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Time counters with a right hand to the body.
Time takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Time needs to keep his hands up - Snoats had a free shot at his head there.
Time wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Time counters with a leg kick.
Time turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Time steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Snoats drives through and clinches with Time against the cage.
Time working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Snoats lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land. #BC#
Time manages to break the clinch.
Snoats throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Time takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats looks to land a left hand but Time moved out of range nicely.
Time is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats swings for the body but Time moves out of range. #CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Snoats.
Time lands with a light punch inside.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snoats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Time just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Time digs a right hand into Snoats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snoats's gas tank.
Time lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Time blocks an uppercut.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Time.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Time lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
A short left from Snoats.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Time seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
Snoats jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Time walks away with a smile on his face. Snoats gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
A nice inside leg kick there by Time. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Time cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
A low kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Time will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Time swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snoats counters with a nice leg kick.
Time thuds his right hand into Snoats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Time thuds his right hand into Snoats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snoats checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snoats connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Time momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time connects with a right hand. Snoats shakes it off.
Time is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Time finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Time throws a leg kick
and Snoats counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats throws a front kick that sends Time stumbling back into the cage.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Time takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Snoats keeps Time at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Time wants to slow Snoats down by chopping away at his legs.
Snoats fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Time tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Snoats clinches.
A body shot lands from Time. #TD2#
Snoats manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gale Snoats 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#
Time throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Time digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Time feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snoatss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Snoats rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Time breaks the clinch.
Time swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Time scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Time manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Time feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snoats shoots in looking for a takedown but Time manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snoats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Time works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snoats misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.#T1#
Snoats misses with a leg kick
letting Time counter with a right hand.
Time connects with a body shot.
Time checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snoats takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Time with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Time sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snoats checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Time darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Time throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Time uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snoats has time to react.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Time throws out the jab.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.#T2#
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
Time scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Snoats blocks the low kick.
Time scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snoats thuds his shin into the meat of Time's side.
Time lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Time. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Time dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Time.
Time half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Time checks the leg kick.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Time counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Time lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Time counters with an outside leg kick.
Time motions for Snoats to come forward. Time throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Time checks it.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Time checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Time slips under a jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Snoats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats misses with a hook to the body
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Time moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Time lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Time is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Time fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats fakes the leg kick and cracks Time in the body.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
A left lands for Time.
Time throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Time keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snoats.
Snoats works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Time digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Time. Beautiful body shot.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

My Time 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#
Time with a nice calf kick.
Time misses with a two punch combination.
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Time's knee but Time avoids it well.
Snoats slips a jab and a cross from Time.
Time on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Time takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Snoats doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Time tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snoats is able to avoid easily.
Snoats feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Time tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Time checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snoats checks a leg kick.
Time takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Time wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snoats throws out a leg kick but Time moves out of range and Snoats only half commits.
Time throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Time scores with a leg kick.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Time scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Time lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Time.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats misses the jab.
Time throws a big counter combination but Snoats scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Snoats misses with a takedown attempt - Time sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Time swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
An inside leg kick from Time misses.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Snoats.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Time checks a leg kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Time sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Time down.
Time thuds his right hand into Snoats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snoats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Time misses with a hook.
Time backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Time jabs Snoats right on the nose. Snoats blinks but takes it well.
Time throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Time blocks the low kick.
Time lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Time bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snoats's head.
Snoats fails to land the takedown.
Snoats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Time moves into range and connects with a jab.
Time will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Time appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats checks a low kick from Time.#T4#
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Time!
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Snoats tries to clinch but Time moves out of range.
Time connects with a right hand. Snoats shakes it off.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Time sees coming a mile off.
Snoats throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Time stalks Snoats and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snoats's face. Snoats staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Time scores with a nice body kick.
Time throws a nice inside leg kick.

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 My Time.
I think Time 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... My Time!

My Time 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 17: Adonis vs. Jako     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snoats under the eye.
Snoats feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
A low kick lands for Snoats.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Snoats has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands a body punch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Nice body punch from Snoats.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Snoats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
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!
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Snoats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snoats's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Snoats's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Snoats tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works on Snoats's body with a couple of short punches.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snoats seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
Snoats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves away
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats lands with a cross.
Snoats checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snoats cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Nice shot by Snoats.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Snoats pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snoats.
A right handed body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Snoats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats working aggressively here.
A short left from Snoats.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit gets through Snoats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Snoats, taking a breather.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Snoats off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snoats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoats at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Snoats with a hook.
Snoats throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.#CL2#
Sitsongrit pushes Snoats up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats takes a shot to the head.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit. #T3#
A big right from Snoats misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Snoats working aggressively here. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Snoats.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snoats jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Corassa throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
Snoats walks into a left hand.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Snoats sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Corassa's leg but Corassa calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Snoats jumps back.
Corassa misses with a low kick. #T1#
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Corassa sees coming a mile off.
Corassa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snoats connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corassa's hands.
Corassa wants to slow Snoats down by chopping away at his legs.
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Corassa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snoats.#CL#
Snoats closes the distance and clinches.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa is trying to break free.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Corassa working aggressively here. #BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch. #T2#
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa tries a low kick but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Snoats misses
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Snoats was not able to check.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corassa.
Corassa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snoats is looking to wear down Corassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snoats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Corassa slips a jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats throws out a powerful jab.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Corassa.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Corassa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corassa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Corassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Corassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snoats is able to avoid easily.
Snoats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Snoats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Corassa slams his shin into Snoats's torso.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Corassa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snoats slips a jab from Corassa.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Corassa thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Snoats throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.#CL#
Snoats moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snoats slips a jab from Corassa.
Snoats avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa 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.
Snoats takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa 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#
Corassa checks the leg kick.
Corassa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corassa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Snoats staying out of range there.
As Corassa backs away, Snoats returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corassa throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Snoats blocks the leg kick.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corassa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Corassa.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa throws a head kick but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Corassa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snoats to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Corassa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Snoats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa is trying to break the clinch but Snoats has him pressed against the cage.
Corassa tries to circle away but Snoats has him pinned against the cage.
Snoats jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corassa walks away with a smile on his face. Snoats gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats motions for Corassa to come forward. Snoats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Corassa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Snoats 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.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corassa.
A bone on bone clash there as Snoats blocks the leg kick.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats throws a push kick but Corassa slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Snoats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corassa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corassa misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats with a nice calf kick.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snoats tries to clinch up.
Corassa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corassa is looking to chop away at Snoats's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Corassa blocks the leg kick.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corassa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats connects with a right hand. Corassa shakes it off.#T4#
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Snoats throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corassa to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Snoats was not able to check.
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Snoats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snoats defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Corassa is looking to land body kicks.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Corassa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Corassa.
Snoats looks to throw a body kick
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snoats fakes the leg kick and cracks Corassa in the body.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks Corassa off balance momentarily.#T1#
Corassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corassa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Corassa blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Corassa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corassa.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Snoats moved away.
Corassa scores with a nice body kick.
Corassa throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corassa scores with a one two! Snoats had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Corassa's head back.
Corassa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Snoats has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Snoats jumps into guard, dragging Corassa to the mat.
Snoats trying to keep a closed guard but Corassa is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Corassa wants to pass the guard but Snoats is keeping the position.
Snoats is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corassa wants to pass the guard but Snoats is keeping the position.
Corassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Corassa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corassa looking to pass the guard. #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.
Snoats keeping moving, preventing Corassa from controlling successfully.
Corassa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corassa throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Corassa throws a head kick but Snoats moves out of range.
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Corassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Snoats will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.#CL#
Snoats has closed the distance and engaged Corassa in a clinch.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage. #TD#
Snoats pulls guard.
Corassa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa really 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.#R4#
Corassa scores with a jab. Snoats acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corassa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Corassa misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Corassa digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.#T1#
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Snoats takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa checks a low kick from Snoats.
Corassa takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Corassa misses.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Snoats jumps back.
Corassa lands with a right hand.
Snoats throws a solid leg kick but Corassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snoats.
Snoats backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa 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!
Snoats misses the jab.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snoats scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corassa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snoats is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
It looked like Snoats wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Snoats throws a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Snoats off balance momentarily.#T3#
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
Corassa misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Snoats slips a straight right by Corassa.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corassa throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Snoats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snoats.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snoats misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corassa wants to slow Snoats down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Snoats.
Corassa misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Snoats scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Snoats swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corassa checks a leg kick. #T1#
Snoats swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snoats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Snoats throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corassa works the jab nicely.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Corassa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa with the inside leg kick.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Corassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch but Corassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corassa misses with a straight right. #CL#
Snoats forces Corassa back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Snoats jumps into guard, dragging Corassa to the mat.
Corassa stays in close to Snoats's body and controls the position.
Corassa wants to control from the top but Snoats keeps moving. #SUB#
Snoats is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snoats keeping full guard, as Corassa tries to pass. #SUB#
Snoats working for a triangle but Corassa defends it easily. #T3#
Corassa content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corassa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!#T4#
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.
Snoats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Corassa moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Snoats scores with a body shot.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Corassa.

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 Gale Snoats.
I think Corassa 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 Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!

Eduardo Corassa is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Corassa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats darts in trying to clinch
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Moru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Donk. Snoats catches Moru right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Snoats cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Snoats rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Moru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snoats.
Moru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moru throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats is looking to slow Moru down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Moru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Snoats clinches.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moru blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats. #T3#
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Snoats tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru. #TD2#
Snoats jumps 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!
Snoats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Moru walks into a jab.
Jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Moru.
Snoats shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.#T1#
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Moru scores with a hook to the body. Snoats takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Moru's head back.
Jab, jab by Snoats - just one landing.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moru takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Snoats cracks Moru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru throws a head kick but Snoats moves out of range.
Moru swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Moru misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats misses with a low kick.#T4#
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru lands a jab.
Moru checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moru 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 good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moru looks for the body kick but Snoats saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.
Moru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Snoats.
Moru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Moru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Snoats moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Snoats misses the jab.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.#T1#
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Moru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Moru throws a head kick that Snoats semi-blocks.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Moru 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.
Snoats blocks a jab.#T2#
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Snoats.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
Snoats avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snoats cracks Moru with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Snoats keeps Moru at a distance using the push kick.
Moru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range. #T3#
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands with a hook. Moru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Snoats has Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Moru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Snoats darts in and clinches Moru up against the cage.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru just leaning against Snoats, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a head kick. Moru tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snoats throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
Moru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moru 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.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Moru throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru lands a front kick.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Moru's leg but Moru calmly moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Moru 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 jab from Snoats does it's job there.#T2#
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Moru's head.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Gale Snoats seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land. #T3#
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snoats gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru trying to stall but Snoats improves his position.
Moru misses with an elbow over the top.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the cage.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Moru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Snoats misses with the body kick
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats wants to clinch up but Moru keeps it at a distance.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Snoats scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moru walks into a left hand.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Snoats throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats tries to clinch but Moru moves away
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Moru misses with a leg kick
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats works Moru's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Moru.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Moru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Moru is rocked!
BOOM! Snoats lands a beautiful left hook that drops Moru. Moru tries to recover but Snoats is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Moru lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gale Snoats 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: I'm sweet enough     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Snoats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola misses the jab.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Snoats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats holds him up against the cage and eventually Jukola drops back down to his feet.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Jukola jumps into guard, dragging Snoats to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.#T1#
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jukola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#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.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.
Snoats preventing the sweep.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snoats passes into half guard.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Snoats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola trying to hold on to Snoats's head to control him but Snoats postures up.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Snoats is controlling well.
Jukola is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Jukola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats slips under a jab from Jukola.
Snoats takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Nice shot lands for Snoats.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snoats throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jukola avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snoats lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snoats slips a jab from Jukola.
Snoats was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snoats here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 solid body kick from Jukola. #T1##CL#
Snoats darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola jumps guard but Snoats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Snoats digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Jukola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snoats seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jukola can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats. #T2#
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Jukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snoats just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jukola misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snoats cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jukola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snoats pinned against the cage. Snoats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gale Snoats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.#TD2#
Jukola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snoats to the ground. Jukola is now in Snoats's guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jukola postures up in Snoats's guard and throws a big left but Snoats blocks it.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snoats wants to control but Jukola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snoats tries to roll over but Jukola keeps him under control.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Snoats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snoats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Snoats lands.
Snoats tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Jukola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Good work by Jukola as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is looking to clinch.
Snoats with a nice calf kick.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jukola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Snoats throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Jukola down.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola checks the leg kick.
Jukola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Snoats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jukola if he has to take too many more of those.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces 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!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Snoats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Jukola tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Snoats lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats.
Jukola cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoats.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.#BC#
Snoats breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Jukola scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snoats, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: D is silent     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Snoats is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murray's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Snoats punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Snoats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snoats.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Murray lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats slips a jab from Murray.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Snoats settles back down. #T1#
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Murray staying out of range there.
Snoats scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
Murray swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
Snoats throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray looks to land a combination but Snoats avoids it well.
Murray throws a right and a left that Snoats avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Murray moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Murray misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Murray misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Murray's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats misses with a few strikes there.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snoats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats slips under a jab from Murray.
Snoats throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats slips under a jab from Murray.
Snoats slips a jab from Murray.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks.
Murray cracks Snoats with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray tries to clinch but Snoats is having none of it.
Murray slips under a jab from Snoats.
A punch lands to the side of Snoats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Snoats scores with a body shot.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murray moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Snoats.
Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Murray swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats slips a jab from Murray.
Murray slips under a jab.
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 Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
It appears Snoats was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snoats throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Murray.
An attempted straight right counter from Snoats misses the target.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snoats swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.#T1#
Murray wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
Snoats slips a straight right by Murray.#CL#
Snoats gets a clinch.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Snoats takes an elbow to the temple.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Snoats blocks with his arms. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Snoats.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
Murray trying to stall but Snoats improves his position.
Murray blocks a body shot from Snoats.
I was talking to Snoats's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snoats blocks the elbow strike.
Murray blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snoats lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Snoats drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Murray pushes Snoats up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #BC#
Snoats breaks the clinch.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
Snoats tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murray is able to avoid easily.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats counters with a left to the body.
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Murray pushes Snoats up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snoats's brow.
Gale Snoats has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snoats stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Gale Snoats has been cut.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Snoats blocks a body shot from Murray.
Snoats lands with a left to the head.
Snoats pushes Murray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Snoats.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.
Murray stalling. #BC#
Snoats breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Snoats - just one landing.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray throws a series of punches but Snoats avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snoats, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murray tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
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 Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Snoats misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Murray.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Murray throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Snoats is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##CL#
Snoats rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Murray is pushing Snoats 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 short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Snoats in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Snoats dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
Stalling in the clinch from Murray. #BC#
Snoats pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Murray wants to clinch.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snoats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snoats bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray. #T3#
Murray moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
Snoats scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Murray darts in and clinches Snoats up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Snoats - that landed with a thud.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Murray looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Murray. #T4#
Snoats gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Snoats takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snoats avoids it.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Snoats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snoats cracks Murray with a nice body shot.
Alex Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

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 Gale Snoats.
Well Snoats 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Alex Murray had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: say hallo to my littlle friend     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Tzien tried to counter with a leg kick but Snoats avoided it.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tzien can pounce on him.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Snoats only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Snoats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Snoats misses with a double jab.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Tzien's leg but Tzien calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Tzien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid body kick from Tzien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tzien thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tzien misses with a hook.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Snoats slips a straight right by Tzien.
Tzien lands a high kick!
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Tzien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
A little feinted left hand from Tzien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Tzien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snoats takes a step back to recover.
Snoats ducks right into an uppercut from Tzien.
Snoats throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Tzien throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snoats avoids it.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats digs a good body shot into Tzien's ribs.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tzien doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tzien.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tzien.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Tzien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tzien.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Tzien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snoats doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats thuds his right hand into Tzien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snoats tries to work over Tzien's front leg with a kick but Tzien checks it.
Tzien lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snoats 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.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Tzien checks it.
Tzien pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tzien swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range. #T3#
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats throws out a counter right but Tzien avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tzien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snoats.
Nice cross by Tzien.
Tzien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tzien connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Tzien.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Tzien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snoats with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snoats moves out of range of the leg kick from Tzien.
Tzien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snoats.#T4#
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Tzien's shoulder, as Tzien tries to avoid the shot.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Tzien slips under a jab from Snoats.
It looked like Tzien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tzien checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snoats crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tzien - the referee stops the clock and Snoats gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tzien. Snoats manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Tzien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snoats on the side of the head.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats connects with a jab.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien fakes the leg kick and cracks Snoats in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snoats.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
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 Hratch Tzien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tzien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tzien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
Tzien scores with a hook to the body. Snoats takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tzien tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tzien feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Snoats takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Tzien throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Snoats.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tzien.
Tzien lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Tzien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Tzien's head.
Hratch Tzien is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats staying out of range there.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien moves forwards but Snoats connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Snoats takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snoats lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Tzien's front leg but catches the back leg as Tzien tries to avoid it.
Snoats takes a kick to the side of the head.
Snoats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tzien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tzien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tzien throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Tzien scores with a spinning back kick!
Snoats thumps Tzien with a low kick.
Tzien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Tzien moved away.
Tzien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tzien throws a front kick aimed at Snoats's knee but Snoats avoids it well.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Tzien's knee but Tzien avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tzien checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Tzien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tzien will feel that in the morning.
Tzien throws a wild body kick that Snoats sees coming a mile off.
Tzien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tzien throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tzien throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tzien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snoats in his tracks.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats wants to clinch.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Snoats moves out of range of the leg kick from Tzien.
Snoats tries to work over Tzien's front leg with a kick but Tzien checks it.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Tzien saw that one coming.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Tzien misses with a body kick.
Tzien lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Snoats sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands with a hook. Tzien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tzien throws out a leg kick but Snoats moves out of range and Tzien only half commits.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snoats connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Snoats appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Snoats lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats tries to move into range but Tzien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats checks a leg kick nicely.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Tzien's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tzien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats walks into a straight right hand from Tzien.
Tzien throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Tzien steps away.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Snoats tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
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 Hratch Tzien 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
A low kick lands for Snoats.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Tzien throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Tzien saw it coming and moves away.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Snoats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Tzien throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Tzien - just one landing.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Tzien throws a solid leg kick but Snoats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tzien.
Snoats needs to keep his hands up - Tzien had a free shot at his head there.
Tzien throws a solid leg kick but Snoats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tzien.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body. Tzien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien jabs Snoats to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snoats lands with a kick to the temple. Tzien shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snoats is looking to clinch.
Tzien throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
Tzien thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats throws a push kick but Tzien slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tzien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tzien lands with a straight right. Snoats didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Tzien didn't see that one coming.
Tzien is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Tzien feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tzien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Tzien circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Tzien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.#T3#
Tzien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tzien just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Tzien throws a wild body kick that Snoats sees coming a mile off.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Tzien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzien throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Snoats is predictable there
and Tzien counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tzien throws a leg kick that misses.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Tzien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tzien misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snoats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tzien staying out of range there.#T4#
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tzien counters with a good, hard body kick but Snoats shrugs it off.
Tzien throws a front kick that sends Snoats stumbling back into the cage.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Tzien feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
A head kick from Tzien lands but Snoats takes it in his stride.
Snoats misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Tzien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snoats has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tzien.
Tzien catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snoats throws a low kick but Tzien avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Hratch Tzien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tzien is looking to slow Snoats down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Tzien.
Tzien looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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 Hratch Tzien.
Well Tzien 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!

A victorious Hratch Tzien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: smell of napalm in the morning     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Garcia 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.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snoats throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Snoats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Snoats checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the 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!
Snoats scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Snoats jabs at Garcia's body.
Snoats dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Snoats misses the body punch
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Snoats throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Snoats's knee but Snoats avoids it well.
Snoats cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia throws a low kick but Snoats avoids it.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Snoats counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snoats misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Garcia defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats connects with the punch.
Snoats punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Snoats lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Snoats misses with a body shot
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Snoats.
Garcia 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.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Snoats sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.#T4#
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Snoats looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snoats in his tracks.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snoats has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Snoats moved away.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 Snoats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snoats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snoats. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snoats doesn't seem phased though.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Snoats is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Snoats lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Garcia slips under a jab from Snoats.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snoats cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Snoats saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia with a jab.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target. #CL2#
Snoats gets a clinch.
Snoats pushes Garcia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats working aggressively here. #T2#
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Snoats breaks the clinch.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Snoats counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snoats throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Snoats feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snoats.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Snoats clinches up against the ropes.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gale Snoats will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snoats tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Snoats lands with a right hand.
Snoats connects with a leg kick.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Snoats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Snoats swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Snoats throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Snoats moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Snoats lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snoats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia moves forwards but Snoats connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snoats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Snoats tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Snoats throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia walks into a 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!
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Snoats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.#T3#
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snoats.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snoats.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
Garcia motions for Snoats to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
Haislan Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Snoats jumps back.
Donk. Snoats catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Nice jab there from Snoats.
Snoats misses with the body kick
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snoats 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PF24 Alcala v McStafferson     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snoats throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Kubota cracks Snoats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Snoats's front leg but catches the back leg as Snoats tries to avoid it.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Snoats throws a low kick but Kubota moves out of range easily.
Kubota 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.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snoats takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kubota clobbers Snoats with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snoats!
Snoats punishes Kubota's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Kubota scores with a jab.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats misses with a looping right.#T2#
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats backing away here, and Kubota unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota is looking to clinch.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Snoats lands a head shot.
Snoats throws a solid leg kick but Kubota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snoats.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Snoats lands a jab.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Snoats was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubota misses with a hook
and Snoats counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kubota thinking.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kubota is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Kubota jabs Snoats to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily. #T3#
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
Kubota is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Kubota throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Kubota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snoats checks a leg kick.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Snoats thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats lands a nice looking body shot.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Kubota slips a jab from Snoats.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Snoats 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 swing and a miss from Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kubota stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
Snoats throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Kubota saw it coming and moves away.
Snoats tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats digs a good hook to Kubota's body. #T1#
Kubota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Kubota catches Snoats right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Snoats sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Kubota.
Snoats 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!
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubota checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Kubota rushes Snoats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Kubota controls the action.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Snoats.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Snoats's head. #BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kubota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Kubota wants to clinch.#T3#
Snoats with a nice cross.#CL2#
Kubota has managed to clinch.
Kubota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kubota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoats.
A nice left hand lands by Snoats.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoats.
Snoats looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Kubota.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kubota tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kubota wants to get back to striking at distance but Snoats won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
Gale Snoats has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snoats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Snoats lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats is working Kubota over against the cage.
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 Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Kubota cracks Snoats with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoats stuns Kubota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Kubota lands a jab to the nose.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kubota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kubota misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota tries a low kick but Snoats avoids it.
And Snoats counters with a quick kick to the body but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range. #T1#
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Kubota takes the fight into the clinch.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Kubota controls the action.
Kubota tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Snoats.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Snoats misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Snoats's head.
A short left from Kubota.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubota working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Kubota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
Snoats lands with a left to the head.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Snoats's head.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Snoats. #T3##BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kubota blocks the leg kick.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
It looked like Snoats wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats lands a jab to Kubota's midsection.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota is looking to clinch.
Snoats gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snoats swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range. #CL2#
Kubota closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota. #BC#
Snoats breaks from the clinch.
Kubota thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snoats if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snoats on the side of the head.
Snoats jabs at Kubota's body.
Snoats with the inside leg kick.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Kubota scores with a push kick.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats stuns Kubota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snoats.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kubota is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Kubota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kubota's head backwards.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.#T1#
Kubota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats swinging wildly here.
Snoats lands with an overhand left.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota doesn't manage to clinch there - Snoats circles away.
Kubota fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats tries a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
Snoats takes one to the side of the head.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota tries to clinch
and Snoats counters with a low kick, right behind Kubota 's knee.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats pushes Kubota away with a front kick.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Snoats misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
As Kubota backs away, Snoats returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats thuds a left hand into Kubota's body.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Snoats connects with a leg kick.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Kubota feints a counter leg kick.
Kubota lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Snoats drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kubota slips a jab from Snoats.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kubota eats them both and turns towards Snoats to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kubota jabs Snoats right on the nose. Snoats blinks but takes it well.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Kubota throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota slips a jab from Snoats.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snoats's head.
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 Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snoats takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Kubota lands the left hand.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Snoats takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Snoats appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kubota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Snoats moves forwards but Kubota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Snoats walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Kubota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kubota. Kubota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota scores with a kick to the body.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats jabs at Kubota's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.#T2#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubota slips a straight right by Snoats.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats moves forwards but Kubota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kubota throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Snoats scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kubota misses with a hook.
Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
A big right from Snoats misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
Kubota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks Kubota off balance momentarily.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick. #T4#
Snoats moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota throws a low kick but Snoats avoids it.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Snoats sees coming a mile off.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Snoats. That snapped Kubota's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kubota 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takeru Kubota!

Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Takeru Kubota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PF15 Clarks v Snoats     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Clarks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarks moves in looking to clinch but Snoats pushes him off.
Snoats lands a head shot.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clarks back to the cage. Snoats follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clarks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarks's head.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarks misses with an uppercut.
Clarks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Clarks misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Clarks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Snoats!
Snoats is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clarks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Clarks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snoats's face.
Snoats is in a horrible position here. Clarks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clarks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Clarks unloading with bombs!
Snoats can't escape the position.
Clarks landing strikes from the mount and Snoats is in trouble!
Clarks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Snoats?
Snoats working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snoats's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarks prevents Snoats from getting the reversal.#T2#
Clarks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clarks 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.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Snoats is squirming around nicely.
Snoats has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Snoats taking shots to the head.
Clarks content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Clarks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Snoats manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Snoats is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clarks working the head with strikes. #T3#
Snoats taking a bit of punishment here - Clarks scoring with strikes.
Clarks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clarks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Snoats works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clarks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clarks is keen to just control but Snoats is a slippery customer.
Clarks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarks is looking to stall here but Snoats recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Snoats is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Clarks won't allow Snoats to sweep him here.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snoats looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clarks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clarks is pushing down on Snoats's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snoats is fighting to maintain full guard but Clarks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snoats is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
That's time! Clarks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snoats connects with a right hand. Clarks shakes it off.
Snoats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks scores with a jab to the body.
Clarks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats moves out of range as Clarks strikes.#TD#
Clarks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clarks cracks Snoats with a big elbow.
Snoats manages to get back to half guard.
Clarks 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clarks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snoats!
Snoats is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Snoats gets back to half guard.
Snoats tries to get to full guard but Clarks has control of the leg.
Clarks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elroy Clarks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarks wants to control but Snoats is keeping him busy.
Snoats has hold of Clarks's hands but Clarks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snoats is looking for a sweep. Clarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clarks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snoats reverses the position - he's now on top in Clarks's guard.
Clarks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snoats advances position into side control!
Clarks can't do much from the bottom here.
Clarks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Snoats tries to advance position but instead Clarks slips a leg back in to half guard.
Snoats is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clarks!
Clarks tries to reverse the position but Snoats maintains control.
Clarks tries to hold on but Snoats postures up.
Clarks working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Snoats is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clarks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clarks shrugs it off.
Clarks regains half guard.#T4#
Snoats trying to mount his opponent but Clarks defends it.
Snoats seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clarks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarks manages to get to full guard.
Clarks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clarks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snoats has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarks is trying to work for a sweep but Snoats has mounted him!
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 Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clarks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clarks misses with a body kick.
Snoats scores with a jab.
Snoats throws a push kick but Clarks slaps the foot to one side.
Clarks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarks looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Clarks sees coming a mile off.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Clarks fails with a takedown attempt.
Clarks scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clarks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clarks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clarks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats jabs Clarks to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Clarks scores with a nice strike.
Snoats scoring well with a low kick there.
Clarks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clarks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Clarks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarks shoots in for a takedown but Snoats shows good takedown defense.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clarks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snoats paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snoats takes a swing at Clarks's ribcage but misses.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarks manages to avoid it.
Clarks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Clarks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target. #CL#
Clarks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Clarks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snoats just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Clarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Snoats breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snoats throws a leg kick that misses.
Clarks swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarks moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Snoats throws an off balance right hand
and Clarks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Clarks.
Clarks feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Snoats throws a one two combo.
Clarks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Clarks is out of range.
Clarks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoats at a distance.
Snoats takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clarks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoats can do to turn this around?
Snoats takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats looks to land a left hand but Clarks moved out of range nicely.
Clarks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clarks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Clarks misses.
Clarks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats throws the kick towards the body but Clarks avoids it.
Snoats throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clarks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clarks missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clarks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clarks throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats lands a jab to Clarks's midsection.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Clarks cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clarks there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Clarks moves in looking to clinch but Snoats pushes him off.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Clarks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats throws a body punch but Clarks moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Clarks.
Snoats misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Clarks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clarks.
Clarks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarks postures up.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gale Snoats just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Clarks avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Clarks throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarks takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Clarks ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Clarks moves away from the strike by Snoats. #TD#
Clarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snoats's half guard.
Snoats tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clarks is trying to work for a kimura but Snoats is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is trying to control the action in half guard but Snoats is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Snoats wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.
Snoats gets back to full guard.
Clarks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarks stands up over Snoats, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarks trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Clarks stays in close to Snoats's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Snoats has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Clarks doesn't defend quickly enough and Snoats has managed to lock this one up! Can Clarks escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snoats on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gale Snoats 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: PF9 Alcala v Choo     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1##TD#
Chugman gets a double leg takedown into Snoats's guard.
Chugman trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Chugman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Snoats has locked up a guillotine! Snoats's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chugman is holding on here and Snoats must be using up a lot of energy. Chugman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Snoats gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gale Snoats!
A relieved looking Gale Snoats 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: PF4 Weight v Rigano     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snoats jabs Norris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Norris tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoats jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Norris 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.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snoats rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats lands a nice looking body kick.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats slips a jab and a cross from Norris. #T1#
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Norris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Snoats blocks the leg kick.
Snoats lands a front kick.
Norris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Snoats takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Norris misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris. Norris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snoats throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
Snoats stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Norris clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Snoats as the two fighters clinch.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoats. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Snoats cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats digs a good hook to Norris's body.
Snoats tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looks like Snoats has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Norris cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Snoats swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snoats connects with the punch.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats throws out a leg kick but Norris moves out of range and Snoats only half commits.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
Snoats is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Will Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Norris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats scores with a jab to the head.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Snoats checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Norris swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats jabs at Norris's body.
Snoats is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
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!
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Norris 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.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats jabs at Norris's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.#T2#
Norris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Snoats tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snoats moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Norris.#T3#
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snoats scores with a hook.
Snoats throws a solid leg kick but Norris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snoats.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Norris scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats fakes the leg kick and cracks Norris in the body.
Norris checks a low kick from Snoats.
A big right from Norris misses.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Norris lands with a hook. Snoats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Snoats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris checks a low kick from Snoats.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Snoats.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Snoats slips a jab from Norris.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snoats.
Snoats slips under a jab from Norris.
Norris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Snoats throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats scores with a push kick.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris throws a series of strikes that have Snoats backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Snoats misses the target.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Snoats takes one to the chin there.
Norris tries to clinch but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris cracks Snoats with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoats throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Snoats scores with a body shot.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snoats stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Snoats had a free shot at his head there.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.#T2#
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris is out of range.
Snoats takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snoats jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Snoats bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snoats feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Norris's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris tries to avoid it.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snoats. Norris shrugs it off though.
Snoats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norris if he has to take too many more of those.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snoats misses with a combination
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well. #T4#
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris lands with a slapping head 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!
Snoats throws a push kick but Norris slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris walks into a jab.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoats 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daebak is out of range.
Snoats fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Daebak checks a leg kick.
Daebak moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Daebak. Those never looked like landing.
Daebak misses with a looping right.
Daebak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Daebak 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.
Daebak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely.
Snoats has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats jabs Daebak right on the nose. Daebak blinks but takes it well.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Daebak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Daebak.
Daebak tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Daebak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daebak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daebak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats tries a low kick but Daebak avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Daebak misses the target.#T1#
Daebak catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Snoats is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daebak rather than just go for the knockout.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daebak.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daebak.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Daebak tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats scoring well with a low kick there.
Daebak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daebak moves away.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snoats just manages to avoid it.
Daebak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
Daebak throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daebak throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
Daebak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snoats moves out of range as Daebak strikes.
A swing and a miss from Daebak.
A leg kick checked by Daebak.
Daebak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Daebak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daebak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snoats moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
Snoats stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daebak.
Daebak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Snoats both land. Nice combination.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Snoats lands with a right hand.
Snoats swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Daebak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Snoats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daebak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Snoats slips a jab from Daebak.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daebak with a hook.
Snoats dips to his left and cracks Daebak with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak. #T3#
Daebak slips a jab from Snoats.
Snoats tries to score with a low kick but Daebak moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Daebak slips a jab from Snoats.
Daebak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daebak counters with a low kick, right behind Snoats 's knee.
Daebak wants to slow Snoats down by chopping away at his legs.
Daebak avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.
Daebak lands a leg kick that knocks Snoats off balance momentarily.
Daebak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats throws a hook but Daebak avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Daebak scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Daebak throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daebak.
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!
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daebak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Snoats sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daebak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snoats on the side of the head.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats lands a really nice looking cross but Daebak seems unphased.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Daebak digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Daebak scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snoats is able to avoid easily.
Snoats swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daebak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daebak tries a low kick but Snoats avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Snoats misses.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Daebak misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Daebak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Daebak's head back.
Snoats takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daebak throws a body kick that misses.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Daebak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats catches Daebak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snoats might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daebak has got the better of the exchanges.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daebak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Daebak slips a straight right by Snoats.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daebak with a body shot.
Daebak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
An inside leg kick from Daebak misses.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Harry Daebak is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats throws a push kick but Daebak slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Daebak.
Daebak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Daebak.
Daebak lands with a shot to the body.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Daebak ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Daebak sees coming a mile off.
Daebak is looking to slow Snoats down with leg kicks.
Snoats checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daebak checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daebak manages to avoid it.
Daebak misses with an uppercut.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daebak.
Snoats let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daebak misses with a few strikes there.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snoats checks a low kick from Daebak.
Snoats tries a quick counter leg kick but Daebak is wise to it.
Daebak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Daebak misses its intended target.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daebak.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Daebak moved out of range.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.#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!
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Daebak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats slips a jab from Daebak.
Daebak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daebak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daebak throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Daebak finds it's way through Snoats's defenses.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Snoats jabs Daebak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Daebak takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Daebak. Beautiful body shot.
Daebak tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
As Snoats looks to move away, Daebak throws a big counter combo but Snoats just gets out of the way.
Daebak digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Daebak 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.
Snoats misses with a looping right.#T3#
Snoats cracks the inside of Daebak's front leg.
Daebak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daebak misses the jab.
Snoats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daebak lands with a shot to the body.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Snoats is looking to chop away at Daebak's legs.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daebak, as that shot connected.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daebak. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daebak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats checks a low kick from Daebak.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Daebak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Snoats throws a body punch but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snoats just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daebak throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Daebak misses its intended target.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daebak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Snoats moved away.
Daebak misses with a looping right.
Daebak throws a solid leg kick but Snoats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daebak.
Snoats throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Daebak.
Daebak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats moves out of range as Daebak strikes.
A slow jab from Daebak misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Snoats blocks the leg kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daebak counters with a thumping low kick.
Daebak slips a jab from Snoats.
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 Harry Daebak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daebak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Some bone on bone action there as Daebak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daebak slips a jab from Snoats.
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Daebak checks it.
Daebak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daebak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daebak.
Daebak lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daebak scores with a push kick.
Snoats works over Daebak's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Daebak misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daebak misses with a looping right.
Snoats throws a jab when Daebak was well out of range.
Snoats slips under a jab from Daebak.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Daebak.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Daebak slips the punch.#T1#
Daebak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daebak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Daebak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daebak throws out the jab.
Daebak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daebak finds it's way round the side to connect with Snoats's head.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daebak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
Daebak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Daebak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Snoats blocks the leg kick.
And Snoats responds with a good body kick, but Daebak manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Daebak ducks down to avoid it.
Daebak stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Daebak is out of range.
Daebak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daebak 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.
Snoats scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snoats takes one to the side of the head.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Daebak throws out a powerful jab.
Snoats swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daebak tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak.
Daebak throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Daebak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daebak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daebak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak slips a jab from Snoats.
It looked like Daebak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daebak thows a body kick. Snoats tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Daebak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebak lands with a cross.
Daebak ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Daebak missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Daebak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daebak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Snoats misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Daebak misses.
Daebak scores with a body shot. #T4#
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Daebak saw that one coming.
Daebak throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daebak blocks it well.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Daebak misses its target.
Daebak checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Daebak does it's job there.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daebak.
Snoats looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snoats slips under a jab from Daebak.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Daebak's knee but Daebak avoids it well.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak throws a big shot that misses.
Daebak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daebak moves forwards but Snoats connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harry Daebak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Daebak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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 Harry Daebak.
Well Daebak 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Daebak!

Harry Daebak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 159 Built vs Semenko     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Snoats off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.#T1#
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snoats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Snoats avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Snoats lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva takes a step back to recover.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats scores with a push kick.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.#TD#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snoats sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Snoats manages to get to full guard.
Snoats controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats 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.
Snoats is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snoats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snoats has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Da Silva has passed into side control.
Snoats is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Snoats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Snoats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats prevents Da Silva from improving position.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Snoats keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Snoats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snoats thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Da Silva throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Snoats as Da Silva shoots in.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Da Silva steps away.#TD#
Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Snoats's guard.
Snoats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Snoats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Snoats avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snoats manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snoats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Da Silva has picked Snoats up and slammed him! Snoats can't keep hold of the triangle and Da Silva manages to pass to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Snoats wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Snoats is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva staying calm.
Snoats tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#T3#
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snoats slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snoats wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Snoats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Da Silva stays in close to Snoats's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Snoats 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##SUB2#
Snoats is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
Snoats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva 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#
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snoats.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Snoats lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Snoats takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab. #T2#
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Snoats throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Snoats shows good takedown defense.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats lands a body shot. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Snoats trying to control but Da Silva postures up. #T3#
Snoats is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
Snoats 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##T4#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Leonardo Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats postures up.
Snoats wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Snoats is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snoats 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

Our winner, Gale Snoats, 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: PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao     
Date:   Jan 26, 2020
#R1#
Snoats misses with a low kick as Fairbanks jumps back.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Fairbanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snoats throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
It looked like Fairbanks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairbanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Fairbanks.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Fairbanks misses with a straight right.
Fairbanks throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats throws a head kick but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Fairbanks. #T1#
Snoats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairbanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbanks is just out of range.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Fairbanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats cracks Fairbanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snoats moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Snoats.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Snoats thinks about the counter body kick.
Snoats throws a jab when Fairbanks was well out of range.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.#T2#
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats unleashes a big counter combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Snoats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Fairbanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats slips under a jab.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Fairbanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Fairbanks lands with a nice body punch.
Fairbanks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairbanks backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Fairbanks staying out of range there.#T3#
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Fairbanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Snoats misses.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fairbanks's calf.
Snoats tries a low kick but Fairbanks avoids it.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Fairbanks blocks the leg kick.
Fairbanks throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairbanks moves in looking to clinch but Snoats pushes him off.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fairbanks is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairbanks is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks tries to clinch there but Snoats circles away.
Snoats scores with a shot to the body.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Fairbanks.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Snoats shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairbanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats unleashes a big counter combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
It looked like Fairbanks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Snoats tests Fairbanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Fairbanks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats feints and then cracks Fairbanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fairbanks down.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats is trying to counter with his kicks.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Fairbanks slips the punch.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks lands a glancing blow to the side of Snoats's head.
Good work by Fairbanks as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Fairbanks saw that one coming.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairbanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
It looked like Fairbanks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Fairbanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fairbanks with a body shot.
A jab from Fairbanks misses.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snoats lands a right hook to the body.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Fairbanks saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats ducks right into an uppercut from Fairbanks.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Fairbanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Snoats misses the jab.
Fairbanks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.#T2#
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses its target.
Fairbanks throws out a powerful jab.
Fairbanks sizes up Snoats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fairbanks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats lunges at Fairbanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fairbanks's hand.
Fairbanks lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoats at a distance.
Snoats lands an overhand right.#T3#
Snoats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Snoats.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoats's hands.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbanks.
Snoats shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Snoats avoids them all with ease.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Fairbanks sees coming a mile off.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Snoats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fairbanks finds it's way round the side to connect with Snoats's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbanks.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snoats eats them both and turns towards Fairbanks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fairbanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairbanks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fairbanks scores with a hook.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fairbanks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Snoats.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Snoats throws out a counter right but Fairbanks avoids it with no problem.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairbanks lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snoats swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Fairbanks digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Fairbanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fairbanks checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
A countering left hand to the body from Snoats misses.
Fairbanks lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Fairbanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks scores with a nice strike.
Fairbanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Fairbanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairbanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairbanks lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.#T1#
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Fairbanks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats thuds his shin into the meat of Fairbanks's side.
Fairbanks misses with a straight right.
Fairbanks moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snoats counters with an inside leg kick.
Fairbanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Snoats lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Snoats swings for the body but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks connects with a single shot there.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairbanks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbanks.
Snoats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that Fairbanks was not able to check.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Fairbanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snoats on the side of the head.
Fairbanks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats throws out a powerful jab.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats throws a push kick but Fairbanks slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Snoats.
Snoats moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fairbanks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snoats in his tracks. #T3#
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats keeps Fairbanks at a distance using the push kick.
Fairbanks avoids the body shot from Snoats.
A swing and a miss from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Fairbanks cracks Snoats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fairbanks wants to clinch
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fairbanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairbanks lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.#T4#
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Fairbanks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks is looking to counter punch.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Fairbanks to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Snoats throws a body punch but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairbanks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a body shot.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks fakes a head shot and lands one 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 Desmond Fairbanks.
Well Fairbanks 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Desmond Fairbanks!

During a confident post fight interview, Desmond Fairbanks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snoats checks a leg kick.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snoats momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Snoats blocks the low kick.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Snoats's body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Snoats throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Snoats circles away.
Snoats lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Snoats shrugs it off though.
Sloppy strikes from Snoats. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
Snoats lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa slips a jab from Snoats.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snoats.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Snoats throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats checks the leg kick.
Snoats throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats misses with a leg kick. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Donk. Murhaa catches Snoats right on the button with a cross.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Snoats's front leg.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa 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#
Snoats avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and Murhaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snoats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Snoats slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoats can do to turn this around?
Snoats works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snoats might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murhaa has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Snoats appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snoats moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Snoats.
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!
Murhaa tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Snoats throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snoats avoids it.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Murhaa catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats avoids a kick to the body.
Snoats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats misses with a body shot
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Snoats there.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.#T3#
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa slips a jab from Snoats.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.#T4#
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
Snoats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Snoats was not able to check.
Murhaa works Snoats's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Snoats.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Snoats.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Murhaa defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
Murhaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Snoats moves out of range.
Murhaa stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Murhaa forces Snoats back against the cage and clinches.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Snoats lands a left hand.
Snoats works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snoats tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Snoats drops back down to his feet.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocking some punches. #T3#
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.
Snoats stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Snoats lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Murhaa!

Paul Murhaa 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: PFC 141 Moors vs Wright     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Snoats slips under a jab from Matus.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
Snoats misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Snoats. That snapped Matus's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matus blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Matus jabs at Snoats's body.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Matus saw it coming and moves away.
Snoats throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus misses with a left hand
and Snoats counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Snoats delivers a nice body kick.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Snoats lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snoats 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.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus misses with a looping right.#T2#
Snoats lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoats staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Snoats moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus throws a push kick but Snoats slaps the foot to one side.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus dodges the punch combination from Snoats. #T3#
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Matus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats scores with the left hand. Matus knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
Snoats is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Snoats does no damage.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Matus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snoats counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Snoats is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Matus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Snoats finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Snoats delivers a nice body kick.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Snoats misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Snoats stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Snoats. That snapped Matus's head back.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus misses with a jab to the body
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats throws a series of punches but Matus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matus at a distance.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats scores with a nice head shot.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats lands with a slapping head kick.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Good leg kick by Snoats there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matus lands with a hook. Snoats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Matus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snoats manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus staying out of range there.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Snoats scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Snoats defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Snoats's head.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matus. That did some damage!
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Snoats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matus lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Snoats lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus lunges at Snoats with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snoats's hand.
Matus moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Snoats catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Snoats is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Snoats moves his leg out of the way.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Snoats doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats 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.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.#T3#
Snoats pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matus checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Matus with a jab.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snoats swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body
and Matus counters with a nice body shot.
Snoats ducks right into an uppercut from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Snoats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Snoats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Matus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Nice straight punches there by Snoats. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snoats.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats scores with a head kick.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
Well Snoats 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats lands a jab.
Thomas throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with an outside leg kick.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Snoats.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats throws a leg kick #CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas digs a right hand into Snoats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snoats's gas tank.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snoats is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Thomas tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoats's hands.
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas checks a low kick from Snoats.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snoats counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas with a hook.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Snoats.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters circling a little - Snoats finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Tom Thomas 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#
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Thomas misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats's corner calls for a 1-2. Snoats obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Snoats lands with a right hand.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats jabs at Thomas's body.
Snoats throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Snoats slips a jab from Thomas.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snoats.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
Snoats jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas 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.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Snoats has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Snoats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Snoats gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Thomas swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snoats jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Snoats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snoats throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Snoats throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Snoats avoids it well.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
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 Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Snoats looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas motions for Snoats to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Snoats drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the cage.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats misses with a body punch. #T2#
Snoats blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target. #T3#
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.
Thomas throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas scores with a hook.#CL2#
Snoats clinches up against the cage.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Thomas.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Snoats jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Snoats blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Snoats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Snoats has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Snoats throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snoats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.

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 Tom Thomas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!

Our winner, Tom Thomas, 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: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
Snoats misses with a hook.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats connects with a high kick.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with an inside leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoats tries to counter with a clinch but Ibu shakes him off and moves away.
Snoats bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snoats throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.#T2#
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a series of strikes that have Snoats backpedaling.
Snoats tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Snoats wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
A combination from Snoats does no damage.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Snoats throws a leg kick that misses.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snoats scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snoats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Snoats's defenses.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Ibu misses with a jab to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice uppercut.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Snoats sees coming a mile off.
Snoats moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats lands a jab.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Snoats 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.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
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 Koh Ibu 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#
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Snoats finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Snoats catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Snoats misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats 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.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Snoats defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
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!
Ibu lands with a nice combination. Snoats backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Ibu lands with a cross.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ibu duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snoats.
Ibu lands a nice shot that snaps Snoats's head back.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snoats will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snoats's head.
Ibu checks a low kick from Snoats.
Ibu throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ibu throws a big counter combination but Snoats scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Snoats moves into range and clinches up with Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoats blocking some punches. #T3#
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Snoats.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ibu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Ibu backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats walks into 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!
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Snoats moves out of range easily.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Ibu avoids nicely.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu misses with a leg kick
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Snoats slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snoats is able to avoid easily.
Snoats sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snoats 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.
Ibu throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Snoats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Snoats.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Ibu.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu slips under a jab from Snoats.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Snoats blocks it.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Snoats moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Ibu wants to clinch.
Ibu moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with a wild combination.
Ibu feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snoats doesn't seem phased though.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu thuds his right hand into Snoats's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats 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.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoats misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Snoats looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snoats.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu 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 Snoats has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snoats and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Snoats throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Snoats's front leg but catches the back leg as Snoats tries to avoid it.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Snoats counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Snoats slips a straight right by Ibu.
Snoats looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu blocks a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
An inside leg kick from Snoats misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibu, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

After the fight, Koh Ibu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats motions for Taro to come forward. Snoats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.
Taro misses the shot to the body.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Taro takes one to the side of the head.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
Taro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snoats is out of range and Taro settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Taro down.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Taro misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats slips a straight right by Taro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Taro moves away and avoids it.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taro throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Snoats darts in and clinches Taro up against the cage.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Taro avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Taro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoats.
Taro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Taro misses with the head strike.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taro's elbow.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Taro controls his hands.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats cracks Taro with a nice body shot.#T2#
Taro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Taro is looking to control Snoats's arms but Snoats gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage.
Taro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Taro blocking some punches.
Snoats lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Taro manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Taro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taro checks the leg kick.
Taro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snoats.
Taro thinks about the counter body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Taro is out of range.
Taro throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats throws a low kick but Taro moves out of range easily.
Taro counters with a body kick.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taro throws out the jab.
Snoats misses with a double jab.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Taro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taro checks a leg kick nicely.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Snoats lands but Taro takes it in his stride.
Snoats tries a low kick but Taro avoids it.
Taro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taro throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taro under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taro lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
A big left from Snoats misses.
Snoats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Taro cracks the inside of Snoats's front leg.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats lands with a cross.
Taro checks a low kick from Snoats.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro misses with a wild combination.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taro.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taro moves away.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Good exchange - Snoats coming out on top.
Snoats listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taro can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats looks to land a combination but Taro avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taro.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Taro checks it.
Taro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Snoats finds it's way through Taro's defenses.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taro.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Taro.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Taro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats scores with a sloppy right hand. Taro should have avoided that one.
Taro throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Snoats misses its target.
Taro scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taro jabs at Snoats's body.
Taro is looking to slow Snoats down with leg kicks.
Snoats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Taro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taro connects with a looping right hand.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Taro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats throws the left hand but Taro avoids the punch easily.
Snoats digs a good body shot into Taro's ribs.
Taro moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Nice jab there from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a double jab.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Taro's shoulder, as Taro tries to avoid the shot.
Taro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Taro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snoats cracks a nice hook into Taro's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats scores with a head kick. Taro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Taro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taro blocks the body kick.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snoats's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taro under the eye.
It looks like Snoats has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Taro cracks Snoats with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snoats moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats with a hook.
Taro misses the shot to the body.
Taro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Taro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts. #T3#
Taro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats is looking to chop away at Taro's legs.
Taro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snoats lands with a nice body kick.
Taro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snoats has time to react.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taro was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Snoats lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taro doesn't seem phased though.
Taro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from Taro.
Taro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taro.
Taro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats tries to work over Taro's front leg with a kick but Taro checks it.
Taro wants to counter the offense by Snoats and move into the clinch position.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Taro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Taro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats clobbers Taro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taro tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taro misses with an uppercut.
As Taro looks to move away, Snoats throws a big counter combo but Taro just gets out of the way.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taro thuds a left hand into Snoats's body.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats scores with a hook.
Snoats lands a really nice looking cross but Taro seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taro throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats lands a two punch combo.
Taro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snoats.
Taro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Snoats stuns Taro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snoats moves forwards but Taro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taro.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snoats is out of range and Taro settles back down.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Taro moved out of range.
Taro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Snoats scoring well with a low kick there.
Snoats misses with a hook to the body
and Taro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats throws a jab but it's blocked by Taro. #T1#
Taro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
Taro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taro staying out of range there.
Taro misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Snoats lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taro doesn't seem phased though.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taro.
A left lands for Snoats.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taro.
Taro staying out of range there.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Taro saw that one coming.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taro misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats connects with the punch.
Taro scores with a jab to the body.
Taro slips under a jab from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Snoats misses.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taro is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Taro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats misses with a body punch
and Taro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snoats wants to slow Taro down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
The fighters circling - Taro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Taro slips the punch.
Taro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snoats throws a jab when Taro was well out of range.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snoats blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Taro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Taro.
Snoats checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taro, as that shot connected.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taro.#T4#
Taro scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snoats.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Taro blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Taro misses.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
A jab from Taro misses.
Taro throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Snoats jabs at Taro's body.
Nice shot lands for Snoats.
Taro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a right hand that Taro ducks under and follows up with a left that Taro also avoids with ease.
Taro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taro throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoats 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

 

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Snoats wants to slow Sensei down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sensei.
Sensei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sensei scores with a punch to the head.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sensei digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Sensei looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snoats.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats throws the kick towards the body but Sensei avoids it.
Sensei swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats wants to counter the offense by Sensei and move into the clinch position.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Sensei goes for a double leg but Snoats avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snoats continues to drive forward.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Sensei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sensei fails with a takedown attempt.
Sensei walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.
Sensei throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats cracks Sensei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei shoots in looking for a takedown. Snoats tries to sprawl out of it but Sensei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snoats manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snoats throws out a counter right but Sensei avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Sensei didn't see that one coming.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sensei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snoats to score with a decent uppercut.
Snoats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sensei.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Snoats misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sensei misses its target.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Snoats gets caught flat footed, as Sensei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Snoats keeps moving.
Snoats managing to control the position.
Snoats preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snoats has his hands on Sensei's head, controlling the position.
Sensei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sensei 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.
Sensei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Snoats's brow. #T3#
Sensei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sensei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sensei throws a big elbow that misses.
Sensei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snoats's head.
Sensei trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Snoats trying to keep a closed guard but Sensei is proving a slippery customer.
Sensei being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snoats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snoats managing to control the position.
Sensei postures up.
Sensei stopping the sweep attempt from Snoats.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Snoats is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sensei passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Sensei tries for a kimura but Snoats is defending well.
Snoats is trying to control Sensei's posture but Sensei avoids it.
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 Kylar Sensei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sensei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snoats scores with a decent looking hook.
Sensei takes one to the chin there.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Sensei.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Sensei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sensei throws an elbow but Snoats slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snoats wants to control but Sensei postures up.
Sensei trying to control the position but Snoats is working away.
Snoats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sensei is working Snoats over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sensei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snoats tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snoats struggling a bit here.#T1#
Snoats is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Snoats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sensei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snoats prevents Sensei from improving position.
Snoats wants to control but Sensei postures up.#SUB#
Sensei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snoats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sensei tries for a kimura but Snoats is defending well. #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.
You can see the frustration on Snoats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Snoats is right now.
Sensei wants to control but Snoats is keeping him busy.
Snoats tries to improve position but can't.
Snoats avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sensei.
Snoats is looking for a sweep.
Snoats manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Sensei is defending well. #SUB#
Sensei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Snoats seems content to control.
Snoats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sensei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sensei wants to improve his position but Snoats is controlling well. #SUB#
Sensei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snoats controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snoats is keen to just control but Sensei is a slippery customer.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
Snoats is trying to control. Sensei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sensei won't allow Snoats to pass to mount.
Sensei tries to roll over but Snoats keeps him under control.
Sensei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snoats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snoats's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snoats wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Sensei is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snoats is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sensei off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Snoats trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Snoats clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snoats is leaning against Sensei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sensei jumps guard but Snoats stands there with Sensei around his waist. Sensei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snoats tries to work over Sensei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sensei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sensei lands a hook that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sensei's elbow.
Sensei has had enough of the clinch but Snoats keeps him there for the moment.
Snoats works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Snoats holds him up against the cage and eventually Sensei drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Snoats.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Sensei controls the action. #T1#
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Sensei controls the action.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Snoats forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sensei wants a takedown.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Sensei pulls guard successfully.
Snoats passes Sensei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snoats controlling the action here.
Snoats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sensei is in trouble now - Snoats has advanced to mount!
Snoats controlling from the full mount.
Snoats is continuing to stall.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sensei tries to reverse the position but Snoats maintains control.
Sensei is squirming around, avoiding Snoats's attempts to control the action.
Snoats moves to the back position.
You can see the frustration on Sensei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snoats tries to get the hooks in deep but Sensei pushed the leg off.
Snoats controls the position.
Sensei trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Sensei tries to escape but Snoats has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Snoats slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sensei prevents Snoats from getting a body triangle.
Snoats keeps control of the position easily here as Sensei tries to buck him off. #T4#
Sensei trying to control the position but Snoats manages to sink in the hooks.
Sensei rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snoats is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sensei wants to get back to full guard.
Sensei regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Snoats pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snoats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sensei 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kylar Sensei!

During a confident post fight interview, Kylar Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snoats blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Snoats 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.#CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoats.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
Snoats with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Payakarakatong avoids nicely.
Snoats shoots for a double leg takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls well. He's pushed Snoats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Snoats on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Snoats has managed to clinch. #T1#
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Snoats leaning against his opponent.
Snoats fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Payakarakatong gets through Snoats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Snoats is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakarakatong has double underhooks.
Payakarakatong keeps control of Snoats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Snoats gets control of Payakarakatong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snoats will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Payakarakatong tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Snoats throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong prevents Snoats from getting back to his feet.
Payakarakatong wants to get up but he can't break Snoats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Payakarakatong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Snoats manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payakarakatong on his heels. He'll look to pass Payakarakatong's guard now, I'm sure.
Snoats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoats looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snoats won't allow Payakarakatong to sweep him here.
Snoats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Snoats controls the position.
Payakarakatong is trying to work for a sweep but Snoats has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong avoids it really well and circles away.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Payakarakatong.
Snoats fails with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Snoats fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Payakarakatong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakarakatong as Snoats tries to tie him up. #T1#
Payakarakatong cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Snoats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.#TD2#
Payakarakatong tries to sprawl but Snoats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Payakarakatong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Snoats manages to move to mount!
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!
Snoats connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Payakarakatong is looking to escape. #T2#
Payakarakatong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Gale Snoats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snoats throwing shots but Payakarakatong is blocking nicely.
Snoats working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Payakarakatong's thigh. Payakarakatong counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoats is aware though and is defending well.
Payakarakatong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Payakarakatong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snoats uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Payakarakatong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Snoats wants to control for a moment but Payakarakatong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Snoats wants to take a breather but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats passes into side control, despite Payakarakatong's attempt to control the position.
Snoats wants to stand but Payakarakatong is controlling his arm.
Snoats trying to control the position but Payakarakatong is working away.
An elbow from Snoats crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Payakarakatong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Snoats presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakarakatong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong. #TD2#
Snoats shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snoats was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Payakarakatong tries to buck Snoats off but Snoats is having none of it.
Snoats trying to control the action but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is trying to buck Snoats off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is letting Snoats control him for a moment. #T1#
Let's hope that Snoats 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.
Snoats advances to mount.
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Snoats maintains control.
Snoats controlling from mount.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakarakatong wants to hold on but Snoats pushes him away.#T2#
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snoats putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Snoats working the ground and pound effectively.
Payakarakatong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snoats thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Payakarakatong tries to lock up and control but Snoats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payakarakatong suckers Snoats into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Payakarakatong is now in Snoats's guard! #T3#
Snoats will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payakarakatong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snoats holds on and takes a little breather.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats struggling a bit here.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Snoats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Payakarakatong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snoats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payakarakatong in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
I think Payakarakatong 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 59 Brophy vs Gaetz II*     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Snoats's side.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Snoats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats takes one on the button.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nordskov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snoats moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats slips under a jab from Nordskov.#T1#
Snoats lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Snoats there.
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Snoats's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snoats on the side of the head. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Snoats throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Snoats shakes it off.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Snoats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snoats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snoats appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Snoats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nordskov. That snapped Snoats's head back.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nordskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snoats, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Snoats gets a clinch. #T4#
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Snoats.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Nordskov is leaning against Snoats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats keeps control of Nordskov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Mads Nordskov 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#
Nordskov checks a low kick from Snoats.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Snoats clinches.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to push Snoats away but Snoats has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordskov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside. #T1#
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snoats lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoats.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nordskov. #T2#
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Snoats's ribcage. Snoats let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Snoats blocking some punches.
Snoats digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Snoats lands with a right to the head.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Snoats.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov scores with a body shot. #T4#
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Snoats defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Snoats walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Snoats throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snoats momentarily.
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 Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoats's hands.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snoats in his tracks.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov sizes up Snoats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snoats takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Snoats cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Nordskov jabs Snoats right on the nose. Snoats blinks but takes it well.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Snoats's side.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov jabs at Snoats's body.#T3#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
Snoats digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Snoats's head.
Nordskov cracks Snoats with an open hand slap.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Nordskov moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoats can do to turn this around?#T4#
Nordskov slips under a jab from Snoats.
It appears Nordskov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snoats throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov cracks Snoats with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Snoats pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!

Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunker checks the leg kick.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunker throws out a counter right but Snoats avoids it with no problem.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Bunker misses with a leg kick.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
Bunker lands a front kick.
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been informed that Bunker 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.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Snoats.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker motions for Snoats to come forward. Bunker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker blocks a leg kick.
Snoats swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Snoats misses with a jab to the body
and Bunker counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Bunker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Snoats scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Bunker is working Snoats over against the ropes.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker pushes Snoats back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
A nice left hand lands by Snoats.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats lands an uppercut.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Snoats tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunker is trying to maintain a safe position but Snoats gets an underhook and turns Bunker into the ropes.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Snoats takes a shot to the head.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker presses Snoats against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bunker tries to clinch up but Snoats circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Bunker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunker thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Snoats catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snoats. Bunker shrugs it off though.
Bunker dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Bunker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bunker is looking to chop away at Snoats's legs.
Bunker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunker counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunker moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Bunker stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Bunker counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoats.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it. #T2#
A short left from Bunker.
Bunker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snoatss head.
Bunker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the ropes.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Snoats has Bunker pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snoats pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bunker tumbling to the mat - Snoats dives into Bunker's guard.#T3#
Bunker keeping full guard, as Snoats tries to pass.
Snoats preventing the sweep.
Bunker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snoats looking to sit in guard and control but Bunker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunker trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snoats is looking for a triangle but Bunker pushes his legs off easily.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Snoats looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bunker is defending well. Snoats quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bunker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snoats celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Gale Snoats thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Snoats.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Snoats has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
McLaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
McLaughlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Snoats dodges the punch combination from McLaughlin.
Snoats drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLaughlin sprawls and moves away.
A big left from McLaughlin misses. #T1#
Snoats scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Snoats misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snoats wants to clinch up but McLaughlin keeps it at a distance.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
Snoats walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Snoats lunges at McLaughlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLaughlin's hand.
Snoats scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and Snoats counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Jab by Snoats.
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snoats throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Snoats catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#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!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snoats throws out the jab.
Snoats throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gale Snoats has been cut.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaughlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Snoats's leg but Snoats calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Snoats shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McLaughlin pushes Snoats off but Snoats dives into side control.
Snoats looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLaughlin is avoiding damage well.
Snoats works to advance to full mount. McLaughlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Snoats thowing shots but they're missing.
McLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snoats looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Snoats sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1##SUB#
Snoats is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McLaughlin is surviving well by controlling Snoats's body position as best he can.
Snoats content just to control the position here.
Snoats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McLaughlin is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snoats working the ground and pound effectively.
Snoats trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Snoats 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.#T3#
Snoats content just to control the position here.
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Snoats's attempts to control the action.
Snoats controlling from mount.
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Snoats pushes him away.
Gale Snoats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Snoats is staying active.#SUB#
Snoats jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McLaughlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McLaughlin and Snoats has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McLaughlin stops Snoats from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Snoats half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snoats connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snoats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLaughlin.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats lands with a nice combination. McLaughlin backs away looking to recover.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #T1#
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLaughlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLaughlin motions for Snoats to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats tries for a takedown but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snoats with a body shot.
McLaughlin jabs Snoats to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice leg kick.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats is looking to counter with a body kick.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats takes one on the button.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Snoats counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Snoats manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Snoats is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snoats pulls McLaughlin in to control the position. #SUB#
Snoats is looking for a triangle here but McLaughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Snoats is letting McLaughlin control him for a moment.
Snoats wants to control but McLaughlin postures up.
Snoats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snoats is looking to control McLaughlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snoats avoid being mounted?
Snoats is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaughlin can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
Snoats fails with a takedown attempt.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
As McLaughlin backs away, Snoats returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Snoats misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snoats thinking.
A left lands for McLaughlin.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Snoats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the ropes.
Snoats jumps guard but McLaughlin stands there with Snoats around his waist. Snoats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snoats tries to pull guard but McLaughlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gale Snoats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Snoats scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
McLaughlin 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!
McLaughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoats.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Snoats. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Snoats.
Snoats feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats tries to clinch up.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Snoats finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Snoats's ribs.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McLaughlin. Snoats shrugs it off though.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses McLaughlin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaughlin tries to avoid it.
Snoats lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Snoats counters with a leg kick.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
McLaughlin keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
And McLaughlin responds with a good body kick, but Snoats manages to step out the way in time.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Snoats moves in looking to clinch but McLaughlin pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.#TD#
Snoats 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.
Snoats is standing up over McLaughlin. McLaughlin looks to escape but Snoats dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Snoats is looking to take a break and control but McLaughlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Snoats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Snoats trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
McLaughlin has one of Snoats's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLaughlin is not content to let Snoats control the position.
McLaughlin isn't going anywhere.#T3#
McLaughlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Snoats asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Snoats swings around for an armbar but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Snoats's guard.#SUB#
Snoats working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McLaughlin has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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 Gale Snoats.
Well Snoats 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Gale Snoats!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Gale Snoats!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Gale Snoats!

Gale Snoats wins by unanimous decision!

Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Jostrzebski.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats lunges at Jostrzebski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jostrzebski's hand.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jostrzebski misses the target.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jostrzebski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snoats.
Jostrzebski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snoats has time to react.
Jostrzebski lands a head shot.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jostrzebski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Snoats drives through and clinches with Jostrzebski against the ropes. #T1#
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snoats goes for a takedown attempt but Jostrzebski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Jostrzebski checks it.
Snoats lands a jab to Jostrzebski's midsection.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Snoats has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jostrzebski uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Jostrzebski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jostrzebski has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.
Jostrzebski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jostrzebski trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snoats has his foot on Jostrzebski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jostrzebski works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Snoats is trying to keep Jostrzebski in close.
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.
Snoats keeping moving, preventing Jostrzebski from controlling successfully.
Snoats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Snoats working for a triangle but Jostrzebski defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Snoats has his foot on Jostrzebski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jostrzebski works his way back into a safe position though.
Jostrzebski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jostrzebski trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Snoats gets a clinch.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Jostrzebski has him pressed against the ropes.
Snoats has Jostrzebski pressed against the ropes, preventing Jostrzebski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snoats tries to pull guard but Jostrzebski won't allow it.
Joseph Jostrzebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Snoats blocks a body shot from Jostrzebski. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Jostrzebski has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Snoats on the inside.
Jostrzebski tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jostrzebski tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the ropes.
Snoats tries to pull guard but Jostrzebski forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snoats as Jostrzebski tries to tie him up.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snoats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jostrzebski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jostrzebski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch but Jostrzebski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Joseph Jostrzebski is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats lands a jab-cross combination.
Snoats digs a good body shot into Jostrzebski's ribs.
Jostrzebski throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snoats.
Jostrzebski moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Jostrzebski is looking for a counter combo.
Snoats throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Snoats looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jostrzebski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats lands with a nice body kick.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Jostrzebski sees coming a mile off.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jostrzebski misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Snoats thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Snoats catches Jostrzebski right on the button with a cross.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Jostrzebski jumps back.
Jostrzebski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jostrzebski throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Jostrzebski misses with a right hand
and Snoats counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Jostrzebski misses with a left hand
and Snoats counters with a thumping low kick.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Jostrzebski scores with a nice right hand.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jostrzebski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jostrzebski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snoats.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jostrzebski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Jostrzebski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jostrzebski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Jostrzebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a low kick, right behind Jostrzebski 's knee.
Jostrzebski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jostrzebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoats at a distance.
Jostrzebski throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats feints a counter leg kick.
Jostrzebski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Jostrzebski moved away.
Jostrzebski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jostrzebski is out of range.
Jostrzebski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Jostrzebski swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses. #T3#
Jostrzebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Snoats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Jostrzebski throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Jostrzebski checks the leg kick.
Jostrzebski misses with a body punch
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Jostrzebski is looking to counter punch.
Jostrzebski connects with a looping right hand.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
and Snoats counters with an outside leg kick.
Jostrzebski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Jostrzebski's head.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jostrzebski keeps the fight on the outside.
Snoats lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jostrzebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Jostrzebski throws a big shot that misses.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Jostrzebski throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snoats connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jostrzebski scrambles back to his feet.
Snoats moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Snoats counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jostrzebski throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats slips a straight right by Jostrzebski.
Snoats takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jostrzebski swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with a left and a right that stings Jostrzebski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Snoats lands with an uppercut that bounces Jostrzebski off the ropes and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jostrzebski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jostrzebski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Jostrzebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Jostrzebski tries to keep at a distance but Snoats has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snoats scores with a shot to the side of Jostrzebski's head. #TD2#
Snoats drags the fight down to the ground.
Jostrzebski trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snoats's guard.#SUB2#
Snoats is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jostrzebski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Snoats's body to avoid the submission. Snoats has instead reached around Jostrzebski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Snoats arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Snoats falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samarakoon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Samarakoon. #TD#
Samarakoon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snoats looking to pass the guard.
Snoats passes Samarakoon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snoats perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samarakoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snoats is looking to advance position but Samarakoon won't allow it.
Samarakoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoats is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Snoats not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snoats not doing much here.
Snoats looks to land a strike but Samarakoon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Samarakoon is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samarakoon keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samarakoon throws a sloppy body shot
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Snoats shoots in looking for a takedown. Samarakoon tries to sprawl out of it but Snoats keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Samarakoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Samarakoon darts in and clinches Snoats up against the ropes.
Samarakoon stops a takedown attempt from Snoats.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Samarakoon - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Samarakoon controls his hands. #TD#
Snoats pulls guard.
Samarakoon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Snoats looking for a guillotine here but Samarakoon defends easily.
Snoats is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Samarakoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snoats's guard.#T4##SUB#
Snoats working for a triangle but Samarakoon defends it easily.
Samarakoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snoats's guard.
Samarakoon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snoats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samarakoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Samarakoon tries to clinch but Snoats moves out of range.
It looked like Snoats wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samarakoon throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Samarakoon checks it.
It seemed like Samarakoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats looks for a takedown but Samarakoon sprawls well.
Samarakoon misses with a leg kick
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that Samarakoon was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Samarakoon swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samarakoon's knee momentarily.
Samarakoon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samarakoon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats defending well as Samarakoon loads up on a big left hand.
Samarakoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samarakoon wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lahiru Samarakoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat.
Snoats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samarakoon tries to bum rush Snoats with a series of wild strikes but Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Snoats moves into the clinch.#T1#
Snoats lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Snoats pulls guard successfully.
Samarakoon wants to get up but he can't break Snoats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Snoats is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Snoats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samarakoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Snoats is looking for a triangle but Samarakoon pushes his legs off easily.
Samarakoon wants to stand and escape but instead Snoats has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Snoats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Samarakoon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snoats is controlling him.
Snoats trying to control but Samarakoon is working from the bottom.
Snoats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samarakoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snoats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snoats advances to half guard. #T3#
Snoats content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Snoats seems to be looking for submissions.
Snoats sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samarakoon defending well though.
Gale Snoats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snoats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samarakoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samarakoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snoats trying to control the action but Samarakoon 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samarakoon cracks Snoats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lahiru Samarakoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samarakoon throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Snoats takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samarakoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats tries to clinch up but Samarakoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Samarakoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Samarakoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snoats paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Samarakoon.
Samarakoon blocks a jab.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Samarakoon.
Samarakoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samarakoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samarakoon tries a quick counter leg kick but Snoats is wise to it.
Samarakoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samarakoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL#
Snoats moves into range and clinches up with Samarakoon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samarakoon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Samarakoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samarakoon misses with some punches.
Snoats avoiding damage as Samarakoon throws knees to the body.
Samarakoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samarakoon takes a shot to the head.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries to work over Samarakoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Samarakoon with a knee to the head.
Samarakoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samarakoon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snoats is defending well for now.
Snoats lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Samarakoon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Samarakoon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Snoats scores with a takedown into Samarakoon's guard.
Samarakoon is adopting a defensive guard.
Snoats controlling from the top position.
Lahiru Samarakoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Snoats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snoats tries to move to mount but Samarakoon blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Snoats thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats controls the position from side control.
Snoats tries to move into full mount but can't pass Samarakoon's legs.
The ground and pound from Snoats seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lahiru Samarakoon.
I think Snoats 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Snoats thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snoats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Snoats's head.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Snoats moved out of range nicely.
Snoats scores with a hook.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
A good leg kick by Snoats. #T1#
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin sizes up Snoats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Snoats replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats avoids them all with ease.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a good jab.
Snoats scores 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!
Good work by McLaughlin as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats's corner calls for a 1-2. Snoats obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats takes one to the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but McLaughlin steps away.#T3#
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snoats.
McLaughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range. #T4#
Snoats throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
Snoats throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.
Snoats digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Snoats.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
A lazy body kick from Snoats
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Snoats throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that McLaughlin was not able to check.
Snoats slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
Snoats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLaughlin's head.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Snoats's defenses. #T1#
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
A big left from Snoats misses.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Snoats takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!#T2#
Snoats moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A countering left hand to the body from Snoats misses.
Snoats connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Snoats.
Snoats lands a jab to the nose.
Snoats tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
Snoats tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Snoats looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
McLaughlin looks to throw a body kick
and Snoats counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snoats cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
McLaughlin misses with the combination.
Snoats throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
Snoats defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLaughlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a good low kick that McLaughlin was not able to check.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Snoats fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snoats scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snoats swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Snoats takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Snoats counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats scores with a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaughlin.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snoats counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLaughlin in his tracks.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts. #T3#
Snoats throws a good cross that connects.
Snoats throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLaughlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Snoats finds it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Snoats fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin cracks Snoats with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snoats throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Jab from Snoats.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Snoats.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Snoats lands a head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Snoats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snoats 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

An out of breath Gale Snoats thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo     
Date:   Feb 10, 2017
#R1#
Snoats throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olavsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Olavsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Snoats misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Olavsson as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Olavsson.
A nice side step and Olavsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats lands with a kick to the ribs.
Olavsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Snoats was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Snoats scores with a jab.
Olavsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olavsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
It seemed like Olavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olavsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
The fighters circling - Olavsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snoats throwing a counter right hand but Olavsson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Olavsson's leg. Olavsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Olavsson.#T2#
Snoats will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olavsson! But no joy.
Olavsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Snoats off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Gale Snoats has been cut.
Olavsson checks a low kick from Snoats.
Olavsson dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Olavsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats throws a body punch but Olavsson moves out of range.
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!
Snoats fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Snoats scores with a hook.
Snoats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snoats connects with a jab.
Snoats lands a nice hook to Olavsson's body. Olavsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Snoats's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olavsson checks it well.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Olavsson throws out a counter right but Snoats avoids it with no problem.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Snoats tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Snoats is predictable there
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olavsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Olavsson counters with a left and a right that stings Snoats.
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!
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olavsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Olavsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snoats moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olavsson misses the shot to the body.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olavsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
A little jabbing left from Olavsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Olavsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olavsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Olavsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snoats fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olavsson on the side of the head.#T1#
Olavsson walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Olavsson has knocked Snoats down with a huge combo! Olavsson steps away and waves a wobbly Snoats back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Snoats is rocked!
Olavsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olavsson throws a counter combo.
Olavsson throws a combination that misses
and Snoats cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olavsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snoats to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Olavsson down.
Olavsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Olavsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Olavsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Olavsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olavsson avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Olavsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Olavsson checks it.
Olavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olavsson ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Olavsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olavsson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Good work by Olavsson as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats throws a good cross that connects.
Olavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Olavsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Olavsson.
Olavsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Olavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats scores with a hook.#T4#
Nice cross by Snoats.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olavsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olavsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olavsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Snoats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olavsson misses with a double jab
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Olavsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoats pushes Olavsson away with a front kick.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Snoats was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Olavsson.
Snoats cracks Olavsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Snoats. Those never looked like landing.
Olavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olavsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olavsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Olavsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olavsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Snoats misses its target.
Snoats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magnus Olavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Olavsson is out of range.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Olavsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olavsson scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Snoats lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olavsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snoats misses with a hook.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Olavsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olavsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snoats throws a push kick but Olavsson slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Snoats coming out on top.
Olavsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olavsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Olavsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Olavsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snoats on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Olavsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body. Olavsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olavsson loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats tried to counter with a leg kick but Olavsson avoided it.
Olavsson takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Olavsson does no damage.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Olavsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats looks to land a combination. Olavsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoats 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

A relieved looking Gale Snoats 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: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bongo Drum and Gale Snoats. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




150 cm
25 yrs
135 lbs



169 cm
20 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snoats as he avoids it easily.

Drum shoots in and bounces Snoats off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drum (2) vs (0) Snoats
Drum really is a fat lump.
Snoats looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drum wants to pass the guard but Snoats is keeping the position.

Snoats has his foot on Drum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drum works his way back into a safe position though.
Drum looking to pass the guard.
Snoats is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snoats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snoats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snoats!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drum (2) vs (4) Snoats

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum is letting Snoats control him for a moment.
Snoats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drum keeps working.
Drum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tries to move to mount but Drum blocks the move with his legs.
Drum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snoats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snoats looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snoats staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum is trying to get back to half guard.
Snoats moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Snoats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snoats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats takes a little break here. Drum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Drum struggling a bit here.
Drum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snoats works to advance to full mount. Drum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Drum (2) vs (6) Snoats
Snoats controlling from the full mount.
Drum is squirming around, avoiding Snoats's attempts to control the action.
Snoats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snoats looking to control but Drum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snoats looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Snoats 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.
Snoats looking to control but Drum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snoats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snoats trying to control but Drum is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snoats wants to take his opponent's back but Drum doesn't allow it.
Snoats looking to take Drum's back but Drum rolls and after a scramble, Drum ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Drum to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (4) vs (6) Snoats
Drum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Drum has gone for a leg lock! Snoats slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drum's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (4) vs (8) Snoats

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drum keeping full guard, as Snoats tries to pass.
Snoats trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (6) vs (8) Snoats

Snoats looking for a guillotine here but Drum defends easily.
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Snoats working a defensive guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.

Snoats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drum is aware though and is defending well.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snoats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drum (9) vs (8) Snoats
Snoats can't do much from the bottom here.

Drum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snoats rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drum's guard! Nice work there by Snoats!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (9) vs (10) Snoats

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snoats is looking to advance position but Drum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drum (13) vs (10) Snoats
Snoats is looking to improve his position but Drum isn't that keen on the idea.
Drum moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drum (16) vs (10) Snoats
Drum is not going to allow Snoats to sit and survive in this position.
Snoats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.

Drum is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snoats is defending well though. Drum let's go of the attempt for now.
Snoats just trying to survive but Drum is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Drum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snoats trying to control the action but Drum just sinks the hooks in.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Snoats preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drum.
Snoats tries to escape the position.
Drum gets his hands free as Snoats looks to control.
Snoats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drum's guard. Nice work there by Snoats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drum (16) vs (12) Snoats
Snoats trying to control the position from guard on top but Drum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoats is one step ahead there.
Snoats trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
Drum is pulling down on Snoats's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drum takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Collins and Gale Snoats. Collins's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




225 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs



169 cm
20 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Snoats rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Snoats drags the fight down to the ground.
Snoats is adopting a defensive guard.

Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snoats pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Snoats to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Collins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Snoats pulls down on the head and he's put Collins to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Fightmaster Finale     
Date:   Sep 04, 2016
#R1#
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats walks into a left hand.
Snoats clobbers Jostrzebski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jostrzebski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snoatss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jostrzebski finds it's way round the side to connect with Snoats's head. #CUT#
It looks like Gale Snoats has been cut.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Jostrzebski's head but Jostrzebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jostrzebski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jostrzebski avoids a kick to the body.
Jostrzebski dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jostrzebski's calf.#T1#
Snoats rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jostrzebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski checks a low kick from Snoats.
Jostrzebski slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
A bone on bone clash there as Jostrzebski blocks the leg kick.
Jostrzebski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jostrzebski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Jostrzebski sees coming a mile off.
Snoats ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Snoats lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jostrzebski doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Jostrzebski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jostrzebski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jostrzebski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jostrzebski.#T2#
Snoats throws a lazy head kick
and Jostrzebski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats feints a counter leg kick.
Jostrzebski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jostrzebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Jostrzebski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jostrzebski throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Jostrzebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Jostrzebski catches Snoats right on the button with a cross.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats wants to clinch up but Jostrzebski keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Jostrzebski sees coming a mile off.
Snoats misses with a shot to the body
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snoats fails to land the takedown.
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and clinches.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jostrzebski.
Snoats works on Jostrzebski's body with a couple of short punches.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Jostrzebski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Jostrzebski controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats'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.
#R2##CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch successfully.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Jostrzebski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries a body shot but Jostrzebski blocks it.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jostrzebskis head.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats is leaning against Jostrzebski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Jostrzebski controls his hands.
Jostrzebski lands a left hand.
Snoats lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats lands an uppercut.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jostrzebski lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Jostrzebski.
A slow jab from Jostrzebski misses its intended target.
Jostrzebski tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats. #T2#
Jostrzebski misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jostrzebski scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Snoats.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries a body shot but Jostrzebski blocks it.
Snoats jumps guard but Jostrzebski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jostrzebski slows down the pace here.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Jostrzebski controls the action. #T3#
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch.
Jostrzebski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snoats lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Jostrzebski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Snoats tries to bum rush Jostrzebski with a series of wild strikes but Jostrzebski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Snoats rushes Jostrzebski and presses him up against the cage.
Jostrzebski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jostrzebski prevents a body shot from Snoats.
A hook to the body from Snoats.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Snoats.
Jostrzebski trying to stall but Snoats improves his position.
Jostrzebski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snoats up against the cage.
Snoats lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jostrzebski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
That's time! Jostrzebski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jostrzebski scores with a nice right hand.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Jostrzebski's knee but Jostrzebski avoids it well.
Jostrzebski defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jostrzebski misses the target.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Snoats forces Jostrzebski back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch.
Jostrzebski avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snoats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Jostrzebski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jostrzebski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jostrzebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snoats under the eye.#T1#
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snoats moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Jostrzebski throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Snoats fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jostrzebski, pushing him back against the cage.
Jostrzebski leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski taking a breather.
A short right from Snoats on the inside.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jostrzebski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jostrzebski backwards.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch.
Snoats moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Snoats is looking to clinch but Jostrzebski is avoiding it.
Jostrzebski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snoats!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Jostrzebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jostrzebski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body. Jostrzebski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snoats misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jostrzebski counter with a right hand.
Jostrzebski lands with an overhand left.
Snoats throws the left hand but Jostrzebski avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Jostrzebski.
Gale Snoats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jostrzebski checks a leg kick nicely.
Jostrzebski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Snoats swings widly with a right hand
and Jostrzebski counters with a nice uppercut.
Jostrzebski checks a low kick from Snoats.
A quick step to the side and Jostrzebski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Snoats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jostrzebski with a body shot.
Snoats drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jostrzebski throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jostrzebski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight right.
Jostrzebski throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Snoats tries to clinch but Jostrzebski is having none of it.
A big left from Jostrzebski misses.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jostrzebski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snoats shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jostrzebski.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Jostrzebski slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jostrzebski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jostrzebski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snoats is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joseph Jostrzebski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
That's time! Jostrzebski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jostrzebski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jostrzebski misses with a looping right.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jostrzebski.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Snoats, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snoats slips a jab from Jostrzebski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snoats! But no joy.
Jostrzebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
A combination from Snoats does no damage.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jostrzebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph Jostrzebski is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Jostrzebski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snoats thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Snoats finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snoats tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jostrzebski is able to avoid easily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.#T2#
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jostrzebski.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range.
Jostrzebski catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snoats tries to score with a low kick but Jostrzebski moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Jostrzebski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats misses with a few strikes there.
Jostrzebski misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snoats! But no joy.
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!
Good work by Jostrzebski as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats scores with a nice head shot.
Snoats misses the body punch
and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Jostrzebski gets tackled into the cage by Snoats. Snoats maintains the clinch. #T3#
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jostrzebski's elbow.
Jostrzebski can't break the clinch.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Jostrzebski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook.
Jostrzebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jostrzebski swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Snoats cracks the inside of Jostrzebski's front leg.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Jostrzebski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jostrzebski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Snoats misses with a hook
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Snoats counters with a one-two to the body.
Jostrzebski moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jostrzebski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Snoats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and clinches.
Gale Snoats seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Jostrzebski avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch.
Jostrzebski prevents a body shot from Snoats.
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 Joseph Jostrzebski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gale Snoats's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Jostrzebski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jostrzebski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jostrzebski lands with a good body shot.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats tries to clinch up but Jostrzebski circles away and keeps his distance.
Jostrzebski throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Jostrzebski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snoats moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Jostrzebski is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jostrzebski misses its intended target.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Snoats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jostrzebski scores with a sloppy right hand. Snoats should have avoided that one.
Jostrzebski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot.
Snoats is looking to clinch.
It looked like Jostrzebski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jostrzebski checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands with a good body shot.
Jostrzebski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.#T2#
Jostrzebski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats pushes Jostrzebski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jostrzebski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jostrzebski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Snoats.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Jostrzebski controls his hands.
Jostrzebski blocks an uppercut. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jostrzebski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jostrzebski's efforts to push away.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Jostrzebski has him pressed against the cage.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Snoats moves in looking to clinch but Jostrzebski pushes him off.
Jostrzebski scores with a nice head shot.
Jostrzebski takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Jostrzebski digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Jostrzebski takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Snoats. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Jostrzebski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snoats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
I think Snoats 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!

Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2     
Date:   Jul 31, 2016
#R1#
Snoats lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Hype thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snoats throws a leg kick that misses.
St Hype steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Hype thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snoats lunges at St Hype with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Hype's hand.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Hype.
St Hype takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Hype on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from St Hype misses.
St Hype swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
St Hype throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Hype throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
St Hype throws a right hand that misses
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
St Hype drives through and clinches with Snoats against the cage.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats lands an uppercut.
St Hype blocks an uppercut.
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land. #TD#
Snoats jumps guard.
St Hype tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Snoats working for a triangle but St Hype defends it easily. #SUB#
Snoats has his foot on St Hype's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Hype works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Snoats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Hype defends it easily.
St Hype must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
St Hype avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
St Hype got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Hype has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.
St Hype wanted to stand there but Snoats had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Snoats has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. St Hype doesn't defend quickly enough and Snoats has managed to lock this one up! Can St Hype escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snoats on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Fightmaster Tourny Rd 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeer throws out the jab.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermeer.
Vermeer takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a right hand to the body.
Snoats misses with a hook. Vermeer ducked under it nicely.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snoats moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.
Vermeer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vermeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Snoats misses.
Vermeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Snoats 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!
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vermeer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.#T1#
Snoats uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vermeer has time to react.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Snoats defending well as Vermeer loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermeer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeer's head.
Snoats slips a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a straight right.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeer.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Vermeer moved away.
Vermeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snoats tries to work over Vermeer's front leg with a kick but Vermeer checks it.
Snoats lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vermeer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snoats - the referee stops the clock and Vermeer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snoats. Vermeer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats cracks Vermeer with a good jab.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Vermeer throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeer's head.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer. #CL#
Snoats rushes Vermeer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
Snoats scores with a nice strike.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.#T3#
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats misses with a body shot. #CL#
Snoats has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Snoats pulls Vermeer into guard.
Vermeer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vermeer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vermeer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4##SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snoats is trying to maintain the position but Vermeer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back.
Vermeer trying to control the action but Snoats is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.
Snoats is looking for a counter combo.
Snoats slips a jab from Vermeer.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Vermeer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats 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 Vermeer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Vermeer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Snoats throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snoats throws a shot from downtown. Vermeer moves away and avoids it.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
An attempted straight right counter from Snoats misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeer can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target. #CL#
Snoats pushes Vermeer up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeer lands with a short shot 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!
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Snoats fails to pull guard.
Snoats is leaning against Vermeer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Snoats pulls guard effortlessly.
Vermeer tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Vermeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Snoats has his foot on Vermeer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vermeer works his way back into a safe position though.
Vermeer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snoats working for a triangle but Vermeer defends it easily. #T2#
Vermeer wants to stand but Snoats has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Snoats looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vermeer is defending well. Snoats quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vermeer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snoats celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Team Fightmaster vol 3     
Date:   May 29, 2016
#R1#
Snoats tries to bum rush Petran with a series of wild strikes but Petran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Petran is just out of range.
Snoats connects with the punch.
Petran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petran moves away.
We've been told by Snoats's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Petran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petran lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Snoats is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Petran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snoats can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petran controls the pace.
Petran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snoats being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Snoats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Snoats has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Petran should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Snoats has tightened it up now! Petran should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Team Fight Master     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Snoats.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snoats tries to land a leg kick but Vermeer saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeer! But no joy.#CL#
Vermeer gets tackled into the cage by Snoats. Snoats maintains the clinch.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Snoats has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vermeer uses from the top position.
Vermeer wants to pass the guard but Snoats is keeping the position.#SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Snoats is looking for a triangle but Vermeer pushes his legs off easily.
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!#SUB#
Snoats has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vermeer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Snoats has tightened it up now! Vermeer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Infinity: Team Fight Master     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Snoats cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.#CL#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Snoats in a clinch. #BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Snoats misses with the combination.
Snoats slips a jab from Nakamura.
Snoats looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Snoats gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snoats jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow. #T1#
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoats lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Snoats pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Nakamura content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Snoats has locked up a guillotine! Snoats's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nakamura is holding on here and Snoats must be using up a lot of energy. Nakamura has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Snoats gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gale Snoats!

 

Event: Test fights     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1##TD#
McClintock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McClintock showed some decent athleticism there.
Snoats trying to control here. #SUB2#
Snoats is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McClintock pulls his head out easily.
Snoats is trying to control but McClintock manages to pass to mount!
Snoats wants to hold on but McClintock pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClintock controlling the position easily from mount.
McClintock trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
McClintock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Snoats?
Snoats sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snoats is looking to improve his position.
Snoats tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McClintock content to control rather than advance.
Snoats is trying to control but can't. #T2#
McClintock not doing much here.
Snoats is not content to let McClintock control the position.
McClintock prevents Snoats from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats wants to control the action here but instead McClintock manages to pass to full mount!
McClintock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert McClintock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McClintock 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert McClintock!

 

 
 
 
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