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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Snider (ranked 3694 p4p, 3152 weight class) and Ethan Reagan (ranked 476 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Snider tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Snider throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease.
Reagan clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the cage.
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Reagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reagan but Reagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Reagan persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Reagan.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.
Snider clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagan manages to break the clinch.
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reagan sprawls well. Reagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan throws a fast counter high kick but Snider manages to duck under it in time.
No luck for Reagan with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Reagan as Snider shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Reagan clinches.
Reagan managing to block the knees to the body from Snider.
Reagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider can't get the takedown.
Snider is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reagan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Reagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Reagan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider throws a sloppy head kick and Reagan moves out of range easily.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan takes a swing at Snider's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snider's waist but Snider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reagan off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan clinches up against the cage.
Reagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Snider trying to control the position from guard on top but Reagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snider misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Reagan's head and hops out.
Snider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider tries to score a body lock takedown but Reagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snider jumps guard but Reagan stands there with Snider around his waist. Snider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reagan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Snider moves into the clinch.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider has him pressed against the cage.
Snider tries to pull guard but Reagan won't allow it.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Snider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Reagan is proving a slippery customer.
Reagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Reagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Reagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snider, pushing him back against the cage.
Snider tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reagan is defended easily by Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up with Snider, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes Snider against the cage but Snider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan clinches.
Reagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snider is defending well.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reagan slowing the pace effectively.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Snider's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Reagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Reagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
Snider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reagan is working away from the top position though.
Reagan trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snider is trying to get back to full guard.
Snider gets back to full guard.
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.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan 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.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snider.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Reagan throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Reagan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Reagan against the cage but Reagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Snider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snider pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider wants to stall.
Snider is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snider trying to control the position but instead, Reagan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snider into the cage.
Reagan jumps guard.
Ethan Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snider has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider trying to control but Reagan is working from the bottom.
Ethan Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Snider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snider 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Snider!
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