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QFC Tournament 512 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert DeLeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert DeLeo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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290 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert DeLeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald has his takedown stuffed
and DeLeo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DeLeo swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeLeo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeLeo cracks Fitzgerald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. DeLeo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fitzgerald to stand back up!
Fitzgerald is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLeo knocks out Fitzgerald with a massive right hand! The ref tackles DeLeo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. DeLeo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert DeLeo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smithing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smithing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe forces Smithing back against the cage and clinches.
Mugabe manages to pull guard.
Smithing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe looking to control.
Smithing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mugabe is looking to stand up but Smithing isn't so interested in that idea.
Mugabe wants to sweep here but Smithing controlling him for the moment.
Smithing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smithing preventing the sweep.
Smithing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithing passes Mugabe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smithing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mugabe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smithing.
Mugabe tries to roll over but Smithing keeps him under control.
Mugabe missing with punches from the bottom.
Mugabe is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithing.
Smithing is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithing is trying to control the action in half guard but Mugabe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mugabe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mugabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Smithing is working for a kimura but Mugabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Mugabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smithing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithing wants to take a breather but Mugabe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithing is working for a submission of some sort.
Mugabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smithing.
Smithing stops Mugabe from getting back to his feet.
Smithing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smithing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mugabe sees it coming and defends easily.
Mugabe wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mugabe is refusing to be controlled, as Smithing sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smithing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mugabe counters with a left to the body.
Smithing is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Smithing as Mugabe shoots in.
Mugabe rushes Smithing and presses him up against the cage.
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 John Smithing will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mugabe forces Smithing back against the cage and clinches.
Mugabe wants to break free but Smithing has control.
Smithing is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mugabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mugabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smithing gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mugabe is pressed up against the cage. Smithing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mugabe down to the mat. Mugabe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smithing dives in and grabs Mugabe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mugabe pushes down on Smithing's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe shoots for a takedown but Smithing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe fails to land the takedown.
Smithing attempts a counter takedown but Mugabe avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to clinch but Smithing slips to the side
and Smithing counters with a nice body kick.
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smithing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smithing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mugabe tries to avoid it but Smithing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mugabe to the ground. Mugabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smithing looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smithing is pressed up against the cage. Mugabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smithing down to the mat. Smithing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smithing but Smithing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mugabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mugabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mugabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Mugabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mugabe pulls Smithing into guard.
Smithing drops back looking for a leg! Mugabe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mugabe manages to kick Smithing off! Smithing jumps back into Mugabe's guard.
Smithing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smithing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mugabe tries to improve position but can't.
Smithing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mugabe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smithing has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mugabe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mugabe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smithing has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smithing dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mugabe tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithing attempts a counter takedown but Mugabe avoids it well and moves away.
Mugabe drives through and clinches with Smithing against the cage.
Mugabe looking for a takedown.
Smithing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe slaps away a takedown attempt from Smithing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mugabe throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Mugabe looks to move away, Smithing throws a big counter combo bu Mugabe just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithing avoids it really well and circles away.
Smithing attempts a counter takedown but Mugabe avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithing blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Smithing was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smithing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smithing throwing a counter right hand but Mugabe manages to avoid it.
Mugabe has closed the distance and engaged Smithing in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mugabe.
Smithing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smithing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mugabe.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smithing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mugabe somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithing throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mugabe.
Smithing blocks a leg kick.
Smithing shoots for a double leg takedown but Mugabe sprawls well. He's pushed Smithing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mugabe wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe looks for a takedown but Smithing sprawls well.
Mugabe moves to clinch but Smithing breaks away
and Smithing counters with a two punch combo.
Mugabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mugabe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smithing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mugabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing throws a right hand that Mugabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Mugabe also avoids with ease.
Smithing throws a sloppy head kick and Mugabe moves out of range easily.
Mugabe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smithing avoids it really well and circles away.
John Smithing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smithing misses with an uppercut
and Mugabe counters with a shoot takedown. Smithing fights it but they end up in guard.
Smithing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smithing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smithing, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for John Smithing!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for John Smithing!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for John Smithing!
John Smithing wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanegawa Takanobu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanegawa Takanobu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanegawa Takanobu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanobu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Takanobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takanobu is looking for a takedown.
Hill tries to pull guard but Takanobu holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Takanobu has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill is pressed up against the cage. Takanobu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hill down to the mat. Hill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mason Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanegawa Takanobu.
Hill thumps Takanobu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill stalks Takanobu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takanobu's face. Takanobu staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kanegawa Takanobu has been cut.
Hill throws a leg kick
and Takanobu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takanobu.
Takanobu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanobu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takanobu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!
Hill is looking to stand up but Takanobu won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to stand and escape but instead Takanobu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanobu looking to pass the guard.
Takanobu prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
Takanobu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Takanobu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hill keeping full guard, as Takanobu tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takanobu controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Takanobu from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Takanobu's takedown attempt.
Takanobu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.
Hill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hill gets through Takanobu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takanobu gets underhooks to prevent Hill's takedown attempt.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takanobu is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takanobu has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takanobu fails to pull guard.
Takanobu keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanegawa Takanobu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill closes the distance but Takanobu moves to the side
and Takanobu counters with a takedown into side control.
Takanobu swings around for an armbar but Hill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takanobu's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takanobu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takanobu looking for a sweep. Not yet Takanobu, not yet.
Hill wants to stand but Takanobu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanobu wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill wanted to stand there but Takanobu had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanobu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Takanobu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
And Takanobu tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hill lands a two punch combo.
Hill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takanobu momentarily.
Mason Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takanobu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takanobu is trying for a kimura here. Hill looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takanobu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanegawa Takanobu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murray Snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murray Snipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snipes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snipes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero wants to counter with a clinch but Snipes pushes him away.
Snipes looking to score a takedown here. Guerrero is defending well but Snipes drives through and ends up in Guerrero's guard.
Snipes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero looking to control.
Snipes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snipes content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guerrero controlling Snipes's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snipes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snipes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Snipes wants to stand and escape but Guerrero is having none of it.
Snipes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snipes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Snipes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snipes tries to get out of the position.
Guerrero throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control but Snipes is working from the bottom.
Snipes managing to control the position.
Snipes trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snipes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snipes showed some decent athleticism there.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Snipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snipes with the ground and pound but Guerrero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Snipes wants to get up but he can't break Guerrero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snipes is one step ahead there.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snipes controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snipes moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snipes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Snipes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snipes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snipes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snipes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guerrero manages to get back to half guard.
Snipes is thwarting Guerrero's attempts to control the position.
Guerrero actively working from the bottom here.
Snipes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Snipes's head to control him but Snipes postures up.
Snipes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes is working for a kimura but Guerrero is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Snipes winds up and cracks Guerrero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Snipes is very close to passing his half guard.
Snipes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Snipes controlling the action here.
Guerrero taking some punishment here, with Snipes in his half guard.
Snipes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guerrero won't allow Snipes to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snipes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snipes avoids the head kick by Guerrero.
Snipes throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero instigates a clinch.
Snipes pulls guard effortlessly.
Snipes is pulling down on Guerrero's head to control his posture.
Guerrero looking to sit in guard and control but Snipes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snipes won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Guerrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero prevents Snipes from improving his position.
Guerrero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snipes is just riding it out for now. Guerrero eventually gives up the hold.
Snipes trying to control but Guerrero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guerrero fails with the takedown.
Guerrero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snipes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Snipes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guerrero can't break the clinch.
Snipes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snipes has Guerrero pressed against the cage, preventing Guerrero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero goes for a takedown attempt but Snipes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murray Snipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Guerrero.
Guerrero fails with the takedown
and Snipes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes jumps guard and drags Guerrero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snipes wants to stand and escape but Guerrero is having none of it.
Snipes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snipes controlling the position.
Snipes has his foot on Guerrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerrero works his way back into a safe position though.
Snipes managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Snipes keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero misses with a takedown attempt
and Snipes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snipes.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Snipes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Snipes.
Snipes manages to break the clinch.
Snipes moves out of range of the body kick from Guerrero.
Snipes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snipes slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes stands up and beckons Guerrero to his feet.
Snipes shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snipes is refusing to be controlled, as Guerrero sits in half guard.
Guerrero tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snipes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Snipes wants to control but Guerrero is keeping busy.
Guerrero trying to control from half guard but Snipes is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray Snipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snipes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Snipes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snipes, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Murray Snipes wins by unanimous decision!
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