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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hoppsan Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppsan Barley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Snyder's chin.
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176 cm
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160 lbs
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170 cm
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoppsan Barley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Snyder slaps away a takedown attempt from Barley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Snyder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barley fails to land the takedown. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snyder.
Barley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder. Snyder misses with a head kick.
Snyder throws a leg kick but Barley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Snyder throws a head kick but Barley moves out of range.
Barley throws a right and a left that Snyder avoids nicely. Barley misses with a takedown attempt and Snyder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barley really felt that one! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoppsan Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Snyder cracks a nice hook into Barley's ribs. Barley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snyder is just out of range. Barley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Snyder scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snyder lands a jab to the nose. Snyder lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Snyder stuffs the takedown attempt from Barley. Barley gets slowly back to his feet. A solid body kick from Snyder. Barley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A good leg kick by Snyder. Barley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barley misses with a head kick.
Barley is breathing heavily. Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Barley moves out of range easily. Snyder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Andrew Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barley misses with an uppercut. Snyder saw that one coming. Snyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barley. Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Barley wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Barley.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice leg kick lands there from Snyder. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Barley backpedaling.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barley is defended easily by Snyder. Barley slips a jab and a cross from Snyder.
Barley fails to land the takedown. Snyder throws a nice head kick!
Barley shoots in and drives through. Snyder sprawls well. Barley throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Barley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snyder lands with a hook. Barley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Snyder cracks Barley with a right hand to the side of the head. Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Barley moves out of range easily. Barley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Snyder moves out of range as Barley throws a body kick.
Snyder lands with a kick to the temple. Barley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hoppsan Barley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snyder throws a quick inside leg kick. Barley doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Snyder slips under a jab from Barley. Barley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snyder throws out the jab. Snyder throws a head kick but Barley moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Snyder.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snyder avoids the head kick by Barley.
Snyder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barley.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder fails to land with a series of punches.
Barley scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Barley. Barley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one. Barley shoots in for a double leg but Snyder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Snyder connects with a high kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barley throws a head kick that misses. Snyder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barley takes a step back to recover. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Barley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snyder sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Snyder dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Barley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Snyder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Snyder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A head kick misses from Snyder. Barley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barley looks for a takedown but Snyder sprawls well. Snyder blocks a head kick by Barley.
Barley sizes up Snyder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hoppsan Barley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Snyder throws a lazy head kick and Barley counters with a nice body shot. Snyder takes a swing at Barley's ribcage but misses. Barley walks into a jab. Barley shoots in for a double leg but Snyder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoppsan Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Snyder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barley. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Snyder. Barley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snyder as he avoids it easily. Barley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Barley throws a head kick that half lands.
Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barley's calf. No luck with that takedown attempt from Barley. Snyder scores with a hook to the body. Barley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snyder defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Snyder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snyder connects with a high kick. Barley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Snyder counters with a lovely straight right hand! Snyder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barley. That did some damage! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barley tries to clinch there but Snyder circles away.
Snyder slips a jab from Barley. Barley avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Barley fails in his attempt to clinch. Barley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barley walks into a jab. Snyder stalks Barley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barley's face. Barley staggers backwards, shaken. Snyder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Snyder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Snyder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snyder wants it to stay on the feet. Snyder throws a head kick that misses. Snyder throws a leg kick which misses Barley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barley tries to avoid it. Barley misses with a two punch combination.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Barley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Snyder counters with a head kick. That will keep Barley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snyder throws a head kick that misses. Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snyder as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Barley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Barley avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Andrew Snyder seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Snyder counters with a head kick. Barley misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barley misses with a hook. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Barley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Snyder scores with a head kick. Barley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barley fails with a takedown attempt. Snyder misses with a head kick.
Barley looks to land a right hand but Snyder moved out of range. Snyder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder moves out of range of the strikes. Snyder blocks a head kick by Barley.
Snyder throws a head kick that half lands.
Snyder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Snyder. That snapped Barley's head back.
Barley shoots in for a takedown but Snyder shows good takedown defense. Snyder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barley is just out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snyder lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Snyder. A head kick misses from Snyder. Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Snyder throws out a leg kick but Barley moves out of range and Snyder only half commits. Barley has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoppsan Barley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Snyder connects with the punch. Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder dodges the punch combination from Barley.
Barley misses with a looping left. Barley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snyder tries to avoid it but Barley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snyder to the ground. Snyder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hoppsan Barley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Snyder. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Barley with a nice cross. Barley is looking to clinch. Snyder moves away from the strike by Barley. A head kick by Snyder misses and Barley counters with a one-two to the body. Barley takes a kick to the side of the head. Barley moves in looking to clinch but Snyder pushes him off. Barley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Snyder throws a head kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barley closes the distance and clinches up with Snyder, looking for a takedown. Barley pushes Snyder against the cage but Snyder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Snyder scores with a three punch combo!
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barley shoots in but Snyder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snyder throws a head kick but Barley moves out of range.
Barley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Snyder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barley's knee momentarily. Snyder throws a quick inside leg kick. Snyder throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barley. Snyder throws a head kick that Barley semi-blocks.
Barley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snyder. That kick from Snyder tenderised Barley's leg. Barley is trying to keep his angry face on. Barley tries for a takedown but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Barley blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barley takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snyder. Barley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Barley looks to land a combination but Snyder avoids it well. Barley with a poor takedown and Snyder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snyder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Snyder finds it's way through Barley's defenses. 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! Barley tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andrew Snyder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Barley avoids the head kick by Snyder.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barley takes a kick to the side of the head. Snyder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snyder lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Snyder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Snyder!
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energy
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hype
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