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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stark (ranked 15333 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 755 p4p, 0 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Jon Snitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Stark's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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 21 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
Snitch wants to clinch.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Snitch misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark cracks Snitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark scores with the left hand. Snitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Snitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snitch controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snitch keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Snitch controls the action.
Snitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark lands an elbow inside that Snitch shrugs off.
It looks like Jon Snitch has been cut.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snitch wants to stall.
Stark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snitch up against the cage.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark letting Snitch take a breather here.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Snitch tries to tie him up.
Come on Stark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stark lands a right hand.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snitch wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snitch avoids it.
Stark is working Snitch over against the cage.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snitch as he avoids it easily.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Snitch.
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitch's guard.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark postures up in Snitch's guard and throws a big left but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snitch walks into a left hand.
Snitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Snitch persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Snitch ducks down to avoid it.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snitch's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Snitch. Those never looked like landing.
Snitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Snitch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Snitch tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snitch scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
Stark scores with a nice strike.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Snitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Stark thuds a left hand into Snitch's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitch's guard.
Stark postures up in Snitch's guard and throws a big left but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch working a defensive guard but Stark manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stark decides to stand back up.
Snitch throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Stark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Snitch.
It looked like Stark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch has managed to clinch.
Stark digs a right hand into Snitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snitch's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snitch scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
Snitch prevents Stark from getting back to his feet.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snitch throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
A lazy left from Snitch finds it's target.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark connects with a jab.
Snitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark tries to move into range but Snitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snitch pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snitch is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Snitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snitch prevents Stark from standing back up.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark is looking to escape.
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark tries to kick Snitch off but Snitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snitch misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark is looking to wear down Snitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Snitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandon Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snitch in his tracks.
Snitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Snitch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Snitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Snitch misses.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snitch backs up against the cage.
Snitch avoids the head kick by Stark.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Snitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Snitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snitch misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Snitch. Snitch maintains the clinch.
Stark taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jon Snitch had this to say: 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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energy
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hype
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