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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sneeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NEI SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Sneeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, NEI SILVA!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SILVA lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Chris Sneeds has been cut.
SILVA throws a right and a left that both miss.
SILVA throws a right hand that Sneeds ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneeds also avoids with ease.
SILVA will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sneeds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SILVA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sneeds.
Sneeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneeds ducks right into an uppercut from SILVA.
SILVA cracks Sneeds with a good jab.
Sneeds is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneeds misses the shot to the body.
Sneeds misses with a low kick.
SILVA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SILVA looks to land a combination. Sneeds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
SILVA rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneeds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SILVA moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chris Sneeds's cut is getting worse.
SILVA drops Sneeds with a nice combination! SILVA dives into Sneeds's guard, looking to finish!
Sneeds is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SILVA trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
SILVA lands a couple of elbows.
SILVA pushes down on Sneeds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
SILVA keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
SILVA stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sneeds to get to his feet.
SILVA fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for SILVA, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by SILVA.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVA throws a series of punches but Sneeds moves out of range.
Sneeds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chris Sneeds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Decent striking displayed by SILVA there.
SILVA lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
NEI SILVA is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SILVA scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sneeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SILVA.
Sneeds throws the left hand but SILVA avoids the punch easily.
SILVA is working the combinations to good effect here.
SILVA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sneeds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sneeds moves in looking to clinch but SILVA pushes him off.
Sneeds ducks right into an uppercut from SILVA.
SILVA throws a series of punches but Sneeds moves out of range.
SILVA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA misses with the combination.
SILVA throws a nice looking combination but Sneeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sneeds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SILVA.
Sneeds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SILVA ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from SILVA does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
SILVA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sneeds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sneeds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sneeds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sneeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sneeds tries to pull guard but SILVA won't allow it.
SILVA is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sneeds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sneeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SILVA closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sneeds throws a sloppy body shot
and SILVA counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SILVA throws a right hand that Sneeds ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneeds also avoids with ease.
SILVA lands an overhand right.
SILVA misses with a double jab.
SILVA stalks Sneeds and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sneeds's face. Sneeds staggers backwards, shaken.
SILVA throws a series of punches but Sneeds moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SILVA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SILVA throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NEI SILVA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sneeds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sneeds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sneeds tries to clinch
and SILVA counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sneeds thinking.
SILVA closes the distance and lands a one-two.
SILVA tries to bum rush Sneeds with a series of wild strikes but Sneeds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SILVA connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sneeds momentarily.
SILVA misses with a wild combination.
SILVA throws a series of strikes that have Sneeds backpedaling.
SILVA lands a glancing blow to the side of Sneeds's head.
SILVA lands a right hook to the body.
Sneeds misses with a double jab
and SILVA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jeez, Chris Sneeds's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from SILVA.
NEI SILVA seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A combination from SILVA does no damage.
Sneeds with a poor takedown
and SILVA counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneeds feints and as SILVA raises his hands in defense, Sneeds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sneeds trying to control the position from guard on top but SILVA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SILVA will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sneeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SILVA is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sneeds is controlling him.
Sneeds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SILVA managing to control the position.
Sneeds postures up in SILVA's guard and throws a big left but SILVA blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SILVA scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
SILVA misses with a double jab.
SILVA avoids the body shot from Sneeds.
SILVA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sneeds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sneeds controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVA is refusing to be controlled, as Sneeds sits in half guard.
SILVA pushes Sneeds off looking to stand but Sneeds dives back in and keeps control.
SILVA has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SILVA strikes from the bottom but Sneeds uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sneeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but SILVA keeps working.
SILVA is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sneeds has just dragged him back down to the mat.
SILVA is not content to let Sneeds control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SILVA throws a right hand that Sneeds ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneeds also avoids with ease.
Sneeds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as SILVA sprawls well. SILVA wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sneeds gets slowly back to his feet.
Sneeds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sneeds lands a nice looking body kick.
Sneeds is looking to wear down SILVA with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
SILVA scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by SILVA!
SILVA listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SILVA throws a nice looking combination but Sneeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SILVA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from SILVA. No joy for Sneeds on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sneeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sneeds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SILVA fails to land with a series of punches.
SILVA lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sneeds circles away quickly and effectively.
SILVA throws a series of punches but Sneeds moves out of range.
Sneeds misses the body punch
and SILVA counters with a two punch combo.
SILVA throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
SILVA works over Sneeds's head and body with a nice combination.
Sneeds tries to clinch up
and SILVA counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneeds misses with a takedown attempt
enabling SILVA to counter with a crisp jab.
SILVA misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sneeds shoots and misses
and SILVA counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NEI SILVA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Sneeds's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by SILVA.
SILVA throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sneeds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SILVA tries to avoid it but Sneeds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SILVA to the ground. SILVA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SILVA misses with a wild combination.
SILVA throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sneeds counters with a straight right hand.
Sneeds shoots for a takedown but SILVA saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SILVA throws a combination. Sneeds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
SILVA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sneeds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sneeds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sneeds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SILVA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sneeds.
Sneeds shoots in and bounces SILVA off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SILVA has his foot on Sneeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sneeds works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sneeds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but SILVA is tightening it up a little... Sneeds has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sneeds reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sneeds taps out! nice BJJ there by SILVA!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). NEI SILVA!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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