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Event:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Tampubolon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snake.
Tampubolon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snake is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Snake's head coaches at Monkey Business that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tampubolon misses with a leg kick
and Snake counters with a straight right hand.
Tampubolon throws a head kick that misses.
Snake lands with a right hand.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Tampubolon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tampubolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snake.
The fighters circling - Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snake throws out a loose jab but Tampubolon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tampubolon looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tampubolon backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Snake's temple! It sends Snake violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tampubolon celebrates and the doctors try to help Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Petrus Tampubolon!
Petrus Tampubolon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR26: Humpday Grumpday
Date: Mar 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Snake.
Nice uppercut lands for Snake. That snapped Bates's head back.
Snake lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snake cracks Bates with an open hand slap.#CL#
Bates forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bates jumps guard and drags Snake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Bates 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.#SUB2#
Snake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates slows the pace down.
Snake tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snake regains half guard.#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Snake's legs - danger averted.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake's head.#T3#
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bates passes into side control.
Bates takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bates tries to stand but Snake is controlling his head. #T4#
Bates landing a few strikes.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Bates controls the position.
Bates is putting a hurting on Snake here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bates is working Snake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Bates advances to mount.
Bates lands a big shot there that rocks Snake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Snake 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.
Bates prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Snake regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snake works Bates's body with a nice hook.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bates drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates is looking to stand up but Snake won't let him.
Bates lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Snake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bates escapes and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bates wants to stand but Snake has his arm trapped. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snake's legs.
Snake is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snake, who protects the arm well.
Bates happy to just control the position for now.
Bates advances nicely into full mount.
Snake working to try and regain half guard.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bates controlling from mount.
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bates is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates scoring with strikes but Snake is staying in there.
Snake regains half guard.#T4#
Bates stalling.
Bates working Snake over with strikes. #SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Snake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bates escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bates!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Snake's corner calls for a 1-2. Snake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snake swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Snake.
Snake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Bates gets a double leg takedown into Snake's guard.#SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Snake's guard.
Bates 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. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Bates 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. #T3##SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snake cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's 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 Master Bates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Bates! |
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Event:
TR21: Friday Night Lights
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake takes a swing at Lexington's ribcage but misses.
Lexington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Lexington's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lexington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snake.
Snake takes a swing at Lexington's ribcage but misses.
Lexington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snake manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lexington drives through and clinches with Snake against the cage.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lexington's elbow.
Lexington fails to pull guard.
Lexington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lexington is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lexington's elbow.
Lexington missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington stalling.
Lexington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lexington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Lexington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Lexington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lexington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexington is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Snake is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lexington is tapping! Great win for Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Snake! |
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Event:
TR 13.5: Big Implications
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Songsiskrat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Songsiskrat.
Snake lands a jab to Songsiskrat's midsection.
Songsiskrat misses with a left hand
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Songsiskrat clinches up with Snake and pushes him back against the cage.
Snake throws a punch but it's blocked by Songsiskrat.
Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Songsiskrat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Songsiskrat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Songsiskrat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Songsiskrat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Snake catches Songsiskrat right on the button with a cross.
Songsiskrat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Songsiskrat manages to avoid it.#T1#
Songsiskrat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Songsiskrat rushes Snake and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook to the body.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Songsiskrat walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Songsiskrat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat digs a good hook to Snake's body.
Songsiskrat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Songsiskrat coming out on top.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake tries to move into range but Songsiskrat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Songsiskrat lands a body shot.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Songsiskrat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Songsiskrat forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Songsiskrat misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat scores with a shot to the side of Snake's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Songsiskrat.
A hook to the body from Songsiskrat.
A shot in the inside from Songsiskrat. #BC2#
Songsiskrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Songsiskrat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Songsiskrat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Songsiskrat throws a shot to the body.
#T3##KD2#
Songsiskrat lands a big uppercut and Snake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snake looks OK. Songsiskrat waves Snake back to his feet!#ROC2#Snake is rocked!
Songsiskrat fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Snake out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
A relieved looking Skritskrat Songsiskrat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TR09: Failed My Resolution
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Snake tries to sprawl but Rivers drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rivers seems to be looking for submissions.
Snake is pressing down on Rivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake trying to control the position.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snake on the ground.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rivers distracts Snake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
Rivers content to stall in guard here.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers works over Snake with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snake's head.#T2#
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snake's head.#T3#
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Rivers distracts Snake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snake's head.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake's head.#ROC#Snake is rocked!
Snake trying to control the position.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snake is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers postures up and lands a big shot to Snake's brow. #T4#
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers loads up on a big left hand. Snake felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rivers looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Snake can't hide his disappointment, as Rivers celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers! |
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Event:
Rogues Invade On Saturdays 1
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Brooks forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Snake.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snake blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Snake throws a head punch that misses.
Snake misses with some punches.
Snake tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Snake.
Snake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snake up against the cage.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks has Snake pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snake blocking some punches.
Snake swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Snake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snake tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Snake tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
Snake can't break the clinch.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snake.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brooks has Snake pressed against the cage.
Brooks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Snake had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Snake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks unleashes a big counter combination but Snake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snake up against the cage.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Snake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snake avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Snake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snake tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snake misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Snake tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Snake avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Snake blocks with his arms.
Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Brooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Stewie Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks ducks right into an uppercut from Snake.
Snake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snake misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Brooks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake lands with a shot to the body.
Snake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake fails with the takedown.
Snake misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brooks 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.#T1##CL2#
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Snake.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snake letting Brooks take a breather here.
Snake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snake avoids it.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snake up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Snake throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Snake lands the left hand.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Snake tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snake with a hook.
Snake lands with a nice combination. Brooks backs away looking to recover.
John Snake is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snake looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Brooks pushes Snake up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snake blocks a body shot from Brooks.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Snake avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Snake tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Snake tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
#T4#
Brooks has Snake pressed against the cage.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Brooks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks stalls.
Snake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks has Snake pressed against the cage.
Snake throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Snake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snake.
Snake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake misses with a straight right.
Snake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snake throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Snake misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake's elbow.
Brooks stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Snake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snake throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Snake.
Snake works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
Brooks takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Snake against the cage.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snake up against the cage.
Brooks lands a body punch.
Snake being controlled against the cage.
Brooks avoiding damage as Snake throws knees to the body.
Snake blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Snake misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks just leaning against Snake, taking a breather.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks just leaning against Snake, taking a breather.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Brooks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snake up against the cage.
Brooks slows down the pace here.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snake up against the cage.#T3#
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brooks is pushing Snake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Snake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Snake controls the action.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake misses with the head strike.
Snake managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
#T4#
Brooks has Snake pressed against the cage.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snake up against the cage.
Snake managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks just leaning against Snake, taking a breather.
Brooks just leaning against Snake, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Snake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Snake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Snake.
Brooks throws an elbow but it 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 John Snake.
I think Snake 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snake! |
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