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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 4102 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 501 p4p, 420 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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2 - 2 - 0 |
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27 - 26 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch throws a series of punches but Andrianov avoids them all with ease.
Snitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Snitch to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Snitch.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Snitch happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Andrianov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andrianov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrianov is looking for a sweep.
Andrianov is letting Snitch control him for a moment.
Snitch working away.
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.
Snitch happy to just control the position for now.
Andrianov dodges the ground and pound from Snitch.
Andrianov trying to remain calm as Snitch controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Snitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Snitch.
Snitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrianov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snitch somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Snitch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrianov slips under a jab from Snitch.
Snitch scores with a nice head shot.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Andrianov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianov has Snitch pressed against the cage.
Snitch is trying to stall.
Andrianov struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
Snitch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrianov up against the cage.
Snitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snitch avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
That's time! Andrianov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrianov finds it's way round the side to connect with Snitch's head.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snitch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snitch drives through with a takedown into Andrianov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Snitch won't allow Andrianov to get back to his feet.
Andrianov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrianov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Andrianov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Snitch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Snitch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrianov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snitch.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the side of Snitch's head.
Snitch wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrianov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snitch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrianov's brow.
Andrianov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Snitch moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Snitch tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrianov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrianov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianov's head.
Snitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch scores with a nice head shot.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch slips a jab from Andrianov.
Snitch missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrianov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
Snitch 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.
Snitch postures up.
Andrianov wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrianov is looking to sweep but instead, Snitch has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snitch lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch stops Andrianov from getting back to his feet.
Snitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andrianov is trying to stand up here but Snitch is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andrianov wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch moves nicely into side control.
Snitch just content to control the position.
Andrianov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snitch works his way into side control.
Andrianov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch trying to control the action but Andrianov is working from the bottom.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrianov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Andrianov is looking to get to half guard.
Andrianov wants to control but Snitch 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 Jon Snitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andrianov lands a slapping body shot.
Snitch moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Snitch misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrianov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snitch.
Snitch cracks Andrianov with an open hand slap.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrianov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snitch blocking some punches.
Snitch stalling.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrianov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrianov as Snitch tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrianov tries to circle away but Snitch has him pinned against the cage.
Snitch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrianov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivan Andrianov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from Snitch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Snitch.
Snitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Snitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrianov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snitch moves into range and clinches up with Andrianov.
Snitch stalling against the cage.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snitch.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snitch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andrianov is defending well.
A short right from Andrianov on the inside.
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!
Snitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov slows down the pace here.
Andrianov is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov stalling the fight.
Snitch looking to stall.
Snitch has clasped his hands together around Andrianov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andrianov tries to buck Snitch off but Snitch is having none of it.
Andrianov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Snitch taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snitch.
Andrianov is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Andrianov pushes Snitch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Snitch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch slows the pace down.
Andrianov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Snitch!
A victorious Jon Snitch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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