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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crowley Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sizzle Snappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan comes into the arena with Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Snappe's choice of entrance music: The Power. Crowley Duncan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sizzle Snappe's chin.
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195 cm
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184 lbs
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175 cm
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crowley Duncan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sizzle Snappe! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duncan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snappe is able to avoid easily. Snappe shoots for a double leg takedown but Duncan sprawls well. He's pushed Snappe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Snappe avoids the head kick by Duncan.
Snappe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Duncan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A combination from Duncan does no damage. Duncan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Duncan misses with a head kick.
Snappe shoots in and drives through. Duncan sprawls well. Crowley Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sizzle Snappe.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Duncan. Snappe tried to score with a low kick but Duncan checks it. Snappe throws a low kick but Duncan avoids it. Snappe wants to clinch up but Duncan keeps it at a distance. Duncan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Duncan throws a sloppy head kick and Snappe moves out of range easily. Duncan throws a head kick but Snappe moves out of range.
Snappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duncan fails to land with a series of punches.
Duncan throws and low kick but Snappe moves out of range easily. A big left from Duncan misses. Duncan throws a leg kick and Snappe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snappe. Duncan keeping moving, preventing Snappe from controlling successfully. Duncan working a defensive guard here.
Duncan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snappe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snappe thows a big elbow that misses. Snappe landing with the ground and pound. Snappe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Snappe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Duncan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snappe is one step ahead there. Snappe passes Duncan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Snappe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Duncan is looking to control Snappe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duncan avoid being mounted? Duncan tries to get to full guard but Snappe has control of the leg.
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Duncan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Duncan thows a leg kick but Snappe checks it and Snappe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duncan! Snappe lands with some strikes. Snappe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. A nice elbow there by Snappe. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Snappe wants to finish this one by submission but Duncan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snappe. Duncan is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzle Snappe dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duncan misses with an uppercut. Snappe instigates a clinch. Duncan taking a breather. Duncan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Duncan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snappe has him pressed against the cage. Snappe decides to pull guard. Snappe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Duncan wants to get back to full guard. Snappe is looking to stall here but Duncan recovers full guard. Duncan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snappe on the ground. Duncan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snappe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Duncan is looking to improve his position.
Snappe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duncan manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duncan keeping moving, preventing Snappe from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snappe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Snappe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Duncan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Duncan keeping moving, preventing Snappe from controlling successfully. Duncan trying to control the position here. Duncan has momentary wrist control but Snappe slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duncan wants to sweep here but Snappe controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snappe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Snappe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Snappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Duncan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Snappe postures up in Duncan's guard and throws a big left but Duncan blocks it. Snappe works over Duncan with some ground and pound from guard. Snappe is looking to work some ground and pound but Duncan has wrist control. Snappe is pushing down on Duncan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duncan is fighting to maintain full guard but Snappe has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duncan is trying to get back to full guard. Duncan wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Snappe wants to free his trapped foot but Duncan is holding on for dear life with his legs. Duncan is trying to stand.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard. Snappe drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head. Duncan trying to control from the bottom.
Snappe drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head. Snappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Snappe seems to be working for a kimura but Duncan defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snappe passes the guard and advances to mount! Snappe looking to secure an arm triangle but Duncan defends it well. Snappe is working for a guillotine from mount but Duncan frees his head quite easily.
Duncan wants to try and get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzle Snappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duncan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Duncan goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Duncan moves out of range of the leg kick from Snappe. Duncan misses with a leg kick and Snappe counters with a takedown into side control. Duncan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snappe's best efforts. Snappe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Snappe working over Duncan with some ground and pound. Duncan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Duncan gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Duncan wants to sweep here but Snappe controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duncan can't keep his opponent in guard - Snappe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Snappe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Snappe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Snappe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duncan hang on? Snappe working the ground and pound effectively.
Snappe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Snappe prevents Duncan from getting the reversal. Snappe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duncan wants to hold on but Snappe pushes him away. Snappe trying to control but Duncan is having none of it. BOOM! Snappe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Duncan is working to get back to half guard.
Snappe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snappe prevents Duncan from getting the reversal. Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snappe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duncan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Snappe with good strikes from the mount here! Crowley Duncan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duncan prevents any damage by holding on tight. Snappe landing punches. Duncan is looking to get to half guard. Snappe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duncan is looking to escape. Snappe prevents Duncan from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snappe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Snappe with the ground and pound from mount. Duncan can't escape the position.
Duncan is squirming around, avoiding Snappe's attempts to control the action. Sizzle Snappe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Snappe controlling from mount. Snappe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Sizzle Snappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Snappe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sizzle Snappe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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