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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Experiment Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sizzle Snappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snappe has chosen The Power as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
177 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Experiment Three! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sizzle Snappe! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Three. Snappe does a little dance to reset his feet. Snappe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Three sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Snappe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Three misses with a wild body shot. Three tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Three. Snappe tries to close the distance and clinch but Three swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Snappe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Snappe not doing much here.
Three tries to get to full guard but Snappe has control of the leg. Snappe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round. Three is looking to control Snappe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Three avoid being mounted? Snappe wants to stand up but Three has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sizzle Snappe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Snappe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Three misses with a takedown attempt and Snappe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Three! Three is looking to get to half guard. Snappe content just to control the position here. Snappe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Three can't escape the position.
Snappe controlling the pace for now.
Sizzle Snappe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Three gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snappe to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Three looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snappe is one step ahead there. Snappe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Three manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Three can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snappe is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Three swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snappe is now in Three's guard. A big mistake from Three there, giving up the dominant position! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Three wants to stand but Snappe is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Experiment Three. Three tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Three. Three feints and as Snappe raises his hands in defense, Three changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Snappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzle Snappe dominated that round. That's time! Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snappe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Three gets full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Three is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Three is looking to sweep but instead, Snappe has passed into half guard.
Snappe wants to stand up but Three has a hold of him and won't allow it. Three wants to get back to full guard. Snappe content to control rather than advance. Three wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snappe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Three working to try and regain half guard.
Snappe controlling the pace for now. Three is trying to escape the mount.
Snappe lands with some strikes. Snappe wants to control the pace but Three is squirming around nicely. Three tries to hold on but Snappe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Three in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Snappe avoids the attempt from Three to control. Sizzle Snappe has got the better of the ground game so far. Snappe controlling from the full mount. Three takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Snappe controlling his opponent. Three in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Three tries to get back to half guard but can't. Three is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Three working to try and regain half guard.
Snappe lands a big elbow. The referee warns Three that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Three that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Snappe. BOOM! Snappe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Snappe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Snappe looking to finish Three with some ground and pound. This is bad for Three! Snappe controlling from the full mount. Snappe prevents Three from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Three is bucking up trying to escape but Snappe cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snappe controlling the position easily from mount. Three is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snappe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Three working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Snappe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Three is trying to get back to half guard. Three is trying to control Snappe's posture but Snappe avoids it. Snappe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Three knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Snappe stands up. Three tries to clinch but fails miserably and Snappe counters with a nice double leg into guard. Snappe stopping the sweep attempt from Three. Snappe gets to his feet. Three looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Snappe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Three misses with a wild body shot. Snappe connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Three to the floor! Snappe dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Experiment Three has been cut. Three is trying to maintain the position but Snappe is very close to passing his half guard. Three is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Three wants to stand back up but Snappe manages to pass into side control.
Snappe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Three is trying to control Snappe's posture but Snappe avoids it. Snappe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Three tries to buck Snappe off but Snappe is having none of it. Three is trying to work for a sweep but Snappe has mounted him! Snappe working for a guillotine from mount but Three is in no mood to give up. Snappe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Three?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snappe controlling the pace for now. Snappe landing shots from mount. Three taking shots to the head. Three is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snappe trying to control but he's not successful this time. Three tries to reverse the position but Snappe maintains control. Snappe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Three can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Three is in all sorts of trouble here.
Three is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Snappe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Three is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzle Snappe really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Experiment Three's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Snappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Three circles away.
Snappe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Three wants a takedown.
Three wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snappe has him pressed against the cage. Snappe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snappe breaks from the clinch.
Three misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snappe.
Three misses with a takedown attempt and Snappe counters with a shoot takedown. Three fights it but they end up in guard. Three is looking to stand up but Snappe isn't so interested in that idea. Snappe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Snappe postures up.
Snappe tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Three looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snappe is one step ahead there. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sizzle Snappe wasn't active enough on the ground. Snappe is looking to clinch. Snappe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Three stuffs the takedown. Snappe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sizzle Snappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Three wants to clinch up but Snappe keeps it at a distance. Snappe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Three manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snappe's best efforts. Three wants to control but Snappe is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Snappe trying to mount his opponent but Three defends it. Snappe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Three looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snappe is fending him off so far but Three persists. Nope, Snappe circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Experiment Three. That's going to take a lot out of him. Snappe throws a leg kick which misses Three's front leg but catches the back leg as Three tries to avoid it. A head kick misses from Snappe. Snappe throws a head kick but Three moves out of range.
Snappe shoots for a takedown but Three saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Three shoots in looking for a takedown. Snappe tries to sprawl out of it but Three keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snappe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sizzle Snappe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Snappe wants to clinch. A punch combination from Snappe misses. Three doesn't succeed with the takedown and Snappe counters with a takedown into side control. Snappe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Three tries to bench press Snappe off him but Snappe keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Three regains half guard. Snappe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Three wants to get back to his feet. Snappe is trying to control. Three wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sizzle Snappe wasn't active enough on the ground. Three misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snappe.
Snappe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Three defends it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Snappe tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzle Snappe dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Experiment Three's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Three. Snappe does a little dance to reset his feet. Snappe scores a takedown into full mount! Three manages to regain half guard. Good work. Snappe is keen to just control but Three is a slippery customer. Three has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snappe is working away from the top position though. Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Snappe content to control rather than advance. Three is staying active underneath Snappe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sizzle Snappe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Snappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Three circles away.
Snappe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Three was covering up waiting for the punch and Snappe finishes the takedown easily into guard. Snappe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Snappe stopping the sweep attempt from Three. Snappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Three looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Three keeping full guard, as Snappe tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Snappe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Snappe looking to pass the guard. Three wants to sweep here but Snappe controlling him for the moment. Three throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snappe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sizzle Snappe was stalling too much, according to the referee. Three just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Three gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Snappe preventing the sweep. Three is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snappe defends well. Three is working an open guard so Snappe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Snappe scores with a push kick. Snappe drives through with a takedown into guard. Snappe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Snappe is looking to clinch but Three is avoiding it.
Snappe lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Three shoots and misses and Snappe counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Three misses with a looping right. Three swats away the attempt to clinch by Snappe. Snappe darts in trying to clinch and Three counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Snappe's guard now. Three wants to control from the top but Snappe keeps moving. Snappe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Three is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Snappe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Three's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sizzle Snappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Snappe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 43:50 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 43:50 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sizzle Snappe! Sizzle Snappe is the new welterweight champion!
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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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