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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 14
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Riitta sizes up Snyder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snyder throws the left hand but Riitta avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Snyder has Riitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Riitta blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riitta shoots in and drives through. Snyder sprawls well.#CL2#
Snyder darts in and clinches Riitta up against the cage.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Snyder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riitta regains guard.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riitta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riitta looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Snyder is defending well. Riitta quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Snyder has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Riitta celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rivo Riitta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Snyder dives in and scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder postures up and lands a big shot to Watson's brow.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.
Snyder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Watson 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snyder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snyder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Snyder misses.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snyder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Snyder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Snyder taking a breather here. #T2#
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Snyder is staying tight to Watson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Watson wants to control but Snyder postures up.#SUB2#
Snyder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snyder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Watson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Snyder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Watson tries to bench press Snyder off him but Snyder keeps the position.
Snyder trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Snyder advances to full mount.
Watson taking shots to the head.
Snyder lands with some strikes.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snyder controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Watson is in a horrible position here. Snyder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snyder content just to control the position here.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Snyder controlling from the full mount.
Watson is in a horrible position here. Snyder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Snyder gets the takedown into side control.
Snyder taking a breather here.
Snyder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Snyder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Watson is not content to let Snyder control the position. #T1#
Snyder just content to control the position.
Watson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Snyder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snyder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.
Snyder takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#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.
Watson is trying to improve his position.
Snyder throwing strikes but Watson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Snyder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Snyder is defending well.
Watson trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom. #T3#
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyle Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snyder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snyder isn't going anywhere.
Snyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson landing a few strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Snyder is looking for a sweep.
Snyder prevents Watson from improving position.
Snyder regains half guard.
Snyder trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson wants to pass the guard but Snyder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Snyder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Snyder scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Snyder throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snyder's guard. Nice move by Watson!#REVR#
Snyder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Snyder has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Watson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snyder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snyder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Snyder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Snyder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Snyder wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snyder tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kyle Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snyder manages to circle out of the way.
Snyder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Snyder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson wants to stand and escape but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snyder pushing down on Watson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snyder is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder controlling the pace.
Markus Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Snyder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Snyder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Snyder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerlo is fending him off so far but Snyder persists. Nope, Kerlo circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Snyder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snyder throwing shots but Kerlo is blocking nicely.
Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Snyder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snyder throws a strike but Kerlo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerlo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snyder is one step ahead there.
Kerlo is trying to control the position but Snyder postures up. #T1#
Kerlo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Snyder won't allow Kerlo to sweep him here.
Kerlo managing to control the position.
Kerlo 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.
Snyder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerlo is keeping the position for now.
Snyder won't allow Kerlo to sweep him here.
Kerlo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Snyder forces Kerlo back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Snyder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snyder stops Kerlo from getting back to his feet.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Kerlo defends it.
Kerlo wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy.
Kerlo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerlo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kerlo is trying to get back to full guard.
Snyder not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerlo really is a fat lump.
Kerlo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kerlo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snyder as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerlo tries to roll over but Snyder keeps him under control.
Kerlo is breathing heavily.
Snyder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerlo has hold of Snyder's hands but Snyder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Snyder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kerlo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kerlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snyder is working away from the top position though.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Kerlo defends it.
Snyder stops Kerlo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Kerlo defends it.
Snyder is taking a breather. Kerlo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerlo.
Snyder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kerlo is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Kerlo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snyder is stalling in the full guard.
Snyder advances position into side control!
Snyder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerlo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder staying calm.
Snyder is trying to move to mount but Kerlo reverses beautifully and ends up in Snyder's guard. #T1#
Kerlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snyder wants to sweep here but Kerlo controlling him for the moment.
Kerlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Snyder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerlo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kerlo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Snyder struggling a bit here.
Snyder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kerlo is trying to get an arm triangle but Snyder is defending well. #T3#
Snyder is trying to control Kerlo's posture but Kerlo avoids it.
Kerlo is staying tight to Snyder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kerlo trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom. #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.
Kerlo working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Snyder rushes Kerlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder working aggressively here.
Kerlo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Snyder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snyder manages to end up in side control.
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerlo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kerlo is not content to let Snyder control the position.
Kerlo tries to buck Snyder off but Snyder is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Snyder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kerlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kerlo.
Snyder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerlo as he avoids it easily.
Kerlo darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Kerlo into the cage. #CL2#
Snyder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kerlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veli Kerlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snyder looks for the body kick but Kerlo saw that one coming. #CL#
Kerlo drives through and clinches with Snyder against the cage.
Kerlo being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Kerlo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerlo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerlo misses with a takedown attempt - Snyder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Kerlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Snyder moves into range and clinches up with Kerlo.
Snyder effectively controlling the action here.
Snyder can't find room to land a body shot as Kerlo controls the action.
Kerlo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kerlo tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerlo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Kerlo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snyder is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kerlo to the mat. Kerlo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kerlo wants to get back to his feet but Snyder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyle Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snyder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snyder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snyder is pushing down on Kerlo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kerlo is fighting to maintain full guard but Snyder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snyder is pressing down on Kerlo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerlo is holding on for now. #T2#
Kerlo is looking to control Snyder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerlo avoid being mounted?
Snyder not doing much here.
Snyder stalling away here and it's allowed Kerlo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snyder wants to control from the top but Kerlo keeps moving.
Snyder scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Snyder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kerlo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snyder has managed to get both his arms back between Kerlo's legs - danger averted.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snyder throwing strikes but missing.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Kerlo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Snyder gets a double leg takedown into Kerlo's guard.
Snyder trying to control but Kerlo is working from the bottom.
Kerlo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Snyder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snyder tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerlo is retaining full guard.
Kerlo being controlled here, momentarily.
Snyder working some strikes from top position.
Kerlo looking to control.
Kerlo wants to get back to his feet but Snyder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder fails with a takedown attempt.
Veli Kerlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Snyder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snyder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerlo defends well and Snyder ends up having to push Kerlo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerlo is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Snyder!
In defeat, Veli Kerlo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bornovich tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bornovich tries to break free but Snyder pushes him back against the cage.
Bornovich could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Snyder on the inside.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Snyder's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Snyder stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyder takes a swing at Bornovich's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snyder lands with a right to the head.
Bornovich is trying to push Snyder away but Snyder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snyder lands a nice uppercut.
Bornovich avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Snyder is leaning against Bornovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Snyder misses with a knee strike.
Bornovich is looking for a takedown.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Snyder wants the takedown. Bornovich is fighting it off but Snyder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bornovich's guard against the cage.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bornovich trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bornovich wants to sweep here but Snyder controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Bornovich working for a triangle but Snyder defends it easily.
Snyder forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Snyder there.
Snyder not doing much here.
Bornovich wants to get back to full guard.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snyder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bornovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bornovich looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snyder stalling.
Bornovich tries to roll over but Snyder keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bornovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bornovich throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Bornovich misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Snyder counters by clinching up.
Snyder missing with knees to the body.
Bornovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snyder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snyder stops a takedown attempt from Bornovich.
Snyder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snyder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Snyder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snyder manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder controlling the position from side mount.
Snyder working the head with strikes. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Snyder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bornovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snyder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lull in the action here as Snyder stalls from top position.
Snyder has knee on belly momentarily but Bornovich bucks him off and regains half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snyder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snyder controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snyder.
Kyle Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bornovich is trying to maintain the position but Snyder is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Snyder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Bornovich is looking to counter the offense by Snyder and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Snyder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snyder digs a right hand underneath Bornovich's ribcage. Bornovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bornovich can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Bornovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Snyder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bornovich is trying to defend but Snyder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bornovich tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Snyder manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Snyder working Bornovich over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snyder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snyder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bornovich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snyder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bornovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornovich avoids the body shot from Snyder.
#CL2#
Snyder gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bornovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Snyder has managed to clinch.
Snyder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Bornovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder. #CL2#
Snyder forces Bornovich back against the cage and clinches.
Snyder missing with knees to the body.
Bornovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Snyder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bornovich regains guard.
Snyder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snyder content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bornovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Bornovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snyder is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bornovich quickly recovers to half guard.
Snyder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bornovich gets back to full guard.
Bornovich working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Snyder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snyder stopping the sweep attempt from Bornovich.
Bornovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bornovich avoids the head kick by Snyder.
#TD2#
Snyder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snyder is trying to ground and pound but Bornovich uses the momentary lack of control by Snyder to regain half guard.
Snyder is taking a breather. Bornovich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snyder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bornovich wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snyder drops an elbow to the side of Bornovich's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder controlling the action here. #ES#
Bornovich kicks Snyder off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Snyder!
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